Rosa Taikon
Taikon at the Romska jubileumskonferensen (Roma Jubilee Conference) in March 2012
Rosa Taikon (30 July 1926 – 1 June 2017[1]) was a Swedish Romani silversmith and actress from the Kalderash caste.[2] She was the sister of writer and activist Katarina Taikon.
Her silver jewelry has been exhibited in many galleries and museums such as the National Museum of Fine Arts and Röhsska Museum.
Prizes and awards[]
In 2010, she was awarded the Illis quorum medal.[3]
In 2013, she was awarded the Olof Palme Prize for her lifelong struggle for human rights. [4]
Filmography[]
References[]
- ^ "Familjesidan.se - Dödsannonser från hela landet". www.familjesidan.se.
- ^ Nyheter, SVT (1 June 2017). "Samhällsdebattören Rosa Taikon är död".
- ^ "Rosa Taikon mottar medaljen Illis quorum".
- ^ "2013 – Rosa Taikon".
Bibliography[]
- "Rosa Taikon". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 13 May 2010.
Further reading[]
External links[]
- Rosa Taikon at IMDb
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