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“SOFIA Z-4515”: A POWERFUL MEMOIR IN GRAPHIC NOVEL FORM

Autorica: Alena KVARTALNOVA

“But why did they do it? Darling boy, this is the hardest question of all. I cannot answer it.” This book provides a unique and important perspective on the persecution of the Roma people during the Porajmos (Roma Holocaust) —a narrative that...

ROMA PAVILION AT THE 52ND VENICE BIENNALE

Autorica: Alena KVARTALNOVA

The creation of the Roma Pavilion was the result of an important initiative by the Open Society Institute’s Arts and Culture Network Program, in order to find undiscovered talents within the Roma community. The aim of the program was to discover...

MANELE MUSIC

Autorica: Alena KVARTALNOVA

Origins Manele music originated in the late 1970s and early 1980s in Romania. The genre has origins in traditional party music, called “mahala music” or “lautareasca” music – the original Manele, featuring large bands of Roma musicians...

ROMA PEOPLE IN BIG SCREEN

Author: Adila Aghayeva

In art, the Roma have often been depicted through romanticized or exoticized lenses, emphasizing their nomadic lifestyle and vibrant culture. The portrayal of Roma in cinema has often been marked by stereotypes, depicting them as exotic, mysterious,...

A JOURNEY INTO ROMA CULTURE

Author: Adila Aghayeva

Tony Gatlif, a Roma director who brings Roma life and art to the screen with a unique and natural style, was born in 1948 in Algeria, which was a French colony at the time. He had an Arab father and a Roma mother. Gatlif’s films often center on the...

A SYMBOL OF ROMA HERITAGE

Author: Adila Aghayeva

The historical influence of Rome on artistic works dates back to ancient times, with one prominent example being 15 meters "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, displayed in a dedicated room at the world's largest mosaic museum. Originally exhibited at the...

CAPTURING IDENTITY AND TRADITION

Author: Adila Aghayeva

In the 19th century, Romani themes became popular in art, including painting, engraving, and sculpture. Many foreign artists came to Spain to capture Rom life. The Roma became the main focus of these artworks, seen as a people who represented...

EXPLORING THE MYTHOLOGICAL ROOTS OF THE ROMA PEOPLE

Author: Adila Aghayeva

We often encounter stereotypical stories and biased opinions about the Roma people. This is also reflected in historical writings about the Roma people's beliefs and religious views. One example is the notion that the Roma are without religion and...

REPRESENTATION OF ROMA: STEREOTYPES AND ROMANTICISM

Autorica: Adila Aghayeva

The portrayal of the Roma in Turkish cinema during the 1980s reflects a blend of stereotypes and romanticism. The military coup marked a turning point in Turkish history, significantly affecting both social life and the cultural sphere. Giovanni...

THE STORY OF “THE BOAT PEOPLE” TRAVELLING ALONG THE NORWEGIAN COAST

Author: Nora Fortes

Norway has for a long time been known for its fishing industry, the many fjords and the long-spread archipelago. The natural circumstances in Norway are playing a big role in their cultural history, as in most countries. Historically, many Roma...