EVENT - What Should I be Afraid of? Roma Artist Ceija Stojka

Schedule

Wed May 24 2023 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Location

Austrian Cultural Forum New York | New York, NY

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Join us for an evening of poetry and music, celebrating the life and work of Roma artist Ceija Stojka on May 24th.
About this Event

The ACFNY is honored to present What Should I be Afraid of? an evening of poetry and music, celebrating the life and work of Roma artist Ceija Stojka (1933-2013).

While Stojka’s granddaughter Simona Anozie, who lives in Vienna, will read poignant poems by in their original German language, , Professor of German at Pacific University in Oregon, will present her English translations of them, while also reading passages from her recently published annotated English translation of Ceija’s three memoirs (The Memoirs of Ceija Stojka: Child Survivor of the Romani Holocaust, Camden House, 2022).

In addition, music therapist and singer , herself a granddaughter of Romani Holocaust survivors, will sing songs passed down to her that advocate for Holocaust remembrance of Romani victims. The performances will be followed by a book signing with .

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Austrian Cultural Forum New York, 11 East 52nd Street, New York, United States

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