A picture from a singing lesson in Kraków was altered to insert KO councillor Magda Mazurkiewicz beside Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, prompting her public apology on social media.
Event in Kraków
On Sunday, a traditional singing lesson took place on Szczepański Square in Kraków, attended by residents and featuring Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski.
Misplaced Photo
A photo posted on social media by KO councillor Magda Mazurkiewicz shows a group on the stage, including Trzaskowski and Kraków mayor Aleksander Miszalski. In the image, Mazurkiewicz’s face was photoshopped onto a spot where a man in folk costume originally stood.
Public Apology
The councillor shared a statement on social media accusing authorities of manipulating her image without consent. She apologized to anyone who felt misled by the altered photo.
Collaboration on Multimedia
Mazurkiewicz explained that she works with three multimedia specialists, one of whom was tasked to retouch the photo.
