Moritz Pankok Curates Ceija Stojka Exhibition in Budapest, Discussing Roma Art Re-Evaluation

Moritz Pankok, a scenographer and director from Berlin, recently curated an exhibition showcasing Austrian-Romani artist Ceija Stojka at Gallery8 in Budapest. This event concluded on October 6. Pankok, who serves as the art director at Galerie Kai Dikhas—a private Berlin gallery focused on contemporary Roma art—is also the great-nephew of expressionist Otto Pankok, known for his depictions of Sinti life during the late Weimar era, despite being labeled degenerate by the Nazis. In a December 2014 interview with ARTMargins Online, he discussed the importance of reevaluating Roma art and his dedication to socially impactful projects. The exhibition, named 'We Were Ashamed,' underscores the cultural and historical significance of Stojka's work in the context of Roma heritage and Nazi persecution.