Beata Michalec, a Warsaw councillor and director of the Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature, has resigned, citing a ruthless media campaign and psychological harassment following her controversial appointment.<\/p>\n
The Museum of Literature in Warsaw was co-managed by the Mazovian Voivodeship and the Ministry of Culture. In September 2024, a competition for the director position was held, initially won by journalist Agnieszka Celeda. Despite the result, the regional government, led by Adam Struzik, appointed runner-up Beata Michalec as acting director in early 2025.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Culture opposed the appointment, accusing local authorities of prioritizing political ties over merit. Following the ministry’s demand for a new competition, a second process was held in December, which Michalec won again. By February, the ministry formally withdrew from its co-management agreement, leaving the museum under sole regional control starting in 2027.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Beata Michalec announced her resignation, labeling the move a protest against the destruction of individuals and their professional reputations. She described her tenure as being targeted by a relentless, organized smear campaign that ignored her academic background and history of service in cultural institutions.<\/p>\n
Michalec characterized the criticism she faced as digital lynching rather than substantive debate. She maintained that she served Warsaw\u2019s culture with integrity, stating that she chose to step down to highlight the dangers of blind hatred while emphasizing that no individual can withstand such a massive, coordinated attack.<\/p>\n
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