Art – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:14:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Art – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Auschwitz Paintings https://rroma.org/auschwitz-paintings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auschwitz-paintings Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:14:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35012  Dina Gottliebova Babbitt was forced to create watercolors of Roma prisoners for Nazi physician Josef Mengele during the Holocaust, and she spent her life trying to reclaim these artworks from a museum.

Despite her efforts, the museum has refused to return the paintings, citing their historical significance and legal acquisition.

Babbitt’s daughters are now pursuing legal action to retrieve the artwork, highlighting the ongoing debate over art created under duress during the Holocaust.

]]> Chris the Painter https://rroma.org/chris-the-painter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chris-the-painter Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34981 Chris the Painter, also known as Christian Dumitrasku, creates diverse artworks, including portraits and depictions of Roma musicians, from his studio in Vienna.

He emphasizes the importance of remembering the history of the Roma community, particularly the Holocaust, and engages with his social media followers for inspiration and feedback.

Despite facing discrimination online, Chris remains committed to his art and aims to educate others about Roma culture and history through his work and future exhibitions.

]]> Bari Balvaj https://rroma.org/bari-balvaj/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bari-balvaj Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:23:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34930 The Bari Balvaj! festival aims to promote Roma art to a wider audience and is hosted at the East Slovak Gallery, a significant cultural venue in the region.

The festival will feature various performances, including traditional Romani music and dance workshops, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity in the Košice region.

The event is open to everyone, encouraging participation and appreciation of Romani culture without prejudice, while also targeting Romani audiences.

]]> Roma in Hungary https://rroma.org/roma-in-hungary-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-hungary-3 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:08:55 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34881 Norbert Olah, a Roma artist from Hungary, initially avoided stating his Roma heritage in his art due to fear of being labeled as a ‘Roma artist’ and facing stereotypes about Roma culture.

As Hungary’s political climate shifted under Viktor Orbán, Olah began to confront issues of identity, exclusion, and the impact of political rhetoric on the Roma community through his artwork, including a notable installation at the Budapest Off-Biennale.

Following a change in government, there is cautious optimism for improved conditions for Roma in Hungary, but Olah remains realistic about the slow pace of change and continues to explore themes of identity and social mobility in his future projects.

]]> Exhibition https://rroma.org/exhibition-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exhibition-16 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:10:36 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34697 If you happen to visit Poland in the upcoming months, “Weś gilaweł / The forest Is singing”, an exhibition of works by Małgorzata Mirga-Tas dedicated to the memory of the Romani genocide, has just opened in Zakopane and will be on display until 31 January.

]]> ReIMAGINE https://rroma.org/reimagine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reimagine Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:31:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34467 EDUCULT, based in Vienna, is working on the ‘ReIMAGINE’ project to diversify European memory culture, focusing on the history and experiences of the Roma community.

The project involves collaboration with partners from five European countries and aims to create innovative educational tools, including a board game dedicated to Roma heroes.

‘ReIMAGINE’ will develop an interactive training toolkit for educators to present diverse historical perspectives and is supported by the EU’s Erasmus+ program until 2027.

]]> Berlin Exhibition https://rroma.org/berlin-exhibition-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=berlin-exhibition-3 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:42:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33884 The exhibition “You Are All Our Children in One” opens at the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture in Berlin, exploring the ongoing impact of racial classification and forced sterilization on Roma and Sinti communities post-World War II.

Slovak artist Emília Rigová, who works under the pseudonym Bári Raklóri [Big (non-Romani) Girl], presents her work addressing the suppression of Roma identity through installations and performance art, including a piece on the forced sterilization of Roma women in Czechoslovakia.

Rigová shares her personal connection to the issue, revealing that her mother was sterilized without consent, which deeply affected her childhood and emotional world, highlighting the broader historical trauma faced by women in similar situations.

]]> Exhibition https://rroma.org/exhibition-15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exhibition-15 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:07:47 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33659 The exhibition “The Thread That Holds” by Romnja artist Luna De Rosa opens on July 22, 2026, at Halle 116, focusing on exclusion, discrimination, and anti-Roma stereotypes.

This is the first art exhibition in the newly created space, commemorating the Porajmos, the genocide of Sinti and Roma during the Nazi regime, which remains underrecognized.

The event includes a moderated discussion with the artist and musical accompaniment, and the exhibition runs from July 22 to October 4, 2026, with free admission during regular hours.

]]> ARA Fest https://rroma.org/ara-fest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ara-fest Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33317 From Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4, Pilsen will become the venue for the jubilee 10th year of the multi-genre art festival of Roma culture ARA FEST. The program will offer concerts, theater, an exhibition, community activities for children and youth and a festival tram with live music.

]]> Art Camp https://rroma.org/art-camp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=art-camp Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:26:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33311 The Herényiek Házában art camp in Hungary, initiated by the Szombathely Roma National Self-Government, has become an annual celebration of art and community since its inception in 2015, supported by local government.

Artists from across the country gather to collaborate and learn from each other, fostering dialogue between Roma and Hungarian communities, with this year’s theme focusing on Plein air art. Local officials, including the deputy mayor, expressed support for the initiative, highlighting its importance in promoting quality cultural programs outside the city center.

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