Romani / Roma /Travelers / Sinti…
‘The word Roma is increasingly used as a generic description, including by Amnesty International and the United Nations. But we acknowledge that Gypsy, Roma, Romani, and Traveller people have diverse origins, that they have the right to self-identify, and to have their chosen designation respected.
Not to be confused with Romanians (people from the country Romania), Sinti, Gitano, Cygan, Romanes, Romanichal, Nachins, Minceir, and Kale are just a few of the groups (or tribes) found within this community. The Roma have been in Europe for over 600 years and can be settled or nomadic. Often called a nation without a homeland, genetic research and linguistic evidence seems to indicate a medieval Indian origin for the early Roma. The spoken languages are believed to have Sanskrit origins.’ (dailyartmagazine.com)
Artist and Performance Art Groups
Artists
Groups
Artists and Groups not researched yet
- Delaine and Damian Bas
- Mihaela Drăgan
- Robert Gabris
- Sead Kazanahiv
- Roland Korponovics
- Kiba Lumberg
- Malqorzata Mirga-Tas
- Elimia Rigova
- Alfred Ullrich
- Miguel Ángel Vargas
Literature and resources
- ERIAC – European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture
- Romani Cultural and Arts Organization
- https://www.romarchive.eu/en/
- Celebrating Romani art and culture at the first Roma Biennale
- Contemporary Romani (“Gypsy”) Art
- Why It’s Time to Reclaim Romani Art History
- ‘We are the magicians’: Roma and Sinti artists create a bold vision from Berlin’
- Romani Culture and Social issues – The history of the Romen Theatre
- Literature page
