About this Event
Although the Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Europe, and some one million Romani people live in the United States today, their history and culture remain either misunderstood or unknown in mainstream society. Join us for a conversation about the Polish Romani artist Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, a leading figure in the contemporary global art scene who counters longstanding stereotypes, legacies of trauma, and historical erasure by building a positive iconography of Romani people through monumental textile collages, sculptures, and installations. This talk will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a forthcoming exhibition at the Jewish Museum, New York, organized by the curator Rebecca Shaykin in close collaboration with the artist, slated to open in fall of 2027.
This event is part of the 2026-27 Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Colloquium, “Storytelling in/as Resistance.”
**To attend in person: In person programs take place at the KHC unless noted otherwise. Events are free and open to all, but registration ahead of time is required and visitors must show ID upon entering the campus at Queensborough Community College (QCC). On site parking is available and for directions to QCC’s campus, please visit https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/about/index.html#gettingHere. For elevator access, enter the QCC Administration building and follow signs for the Kupferberg Holocaust Center.
Event venue & nearby stays
Kupferberg Holocaust Center @ Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Avenue, Queens, United States
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