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Memorial Site for Theresia Horvath: Honoring Roma Resistance Against Nazi Persecution

Discover the proposed public space commemorating Theresia Horvath's defiance and the broader Roma stand against National Socialism.

This exhibition entry details the suggested memorial for Theresia Horvath, a brave Roma woman from Unterwart who actively protested Nazi persecution. Her actions underscore the active resistance of Roma people, not just their victimhood. Explore this important historical initiative within the broader context of 'NS memory culture' projects, advocating for public recognition of courageous individuals.

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This entry focuses on the proposed memorial site for Theresia Horvath, a Roma woman who actively protested against Nazi persecution in Unterwart. The page highlights her resistance and advocates for creating a public space to commemorate her actions and the broader resistance of Roma people against the Nazi regime.

Curatorial context

This section details the proposed memorial site for Theresia Horvath, an individual from Unterwart who courageously spoke out against the Nazi persecution of Roma people. The text emphasizes her defiance in naming those responsible for the persecution, underscoring that Roma were not passive victims but active resisters of the National Socialist regime. The contribution suggests that her statements, which were officially reported to the gendarmerie, could be artistically interpreted for a public memorial. The broader context is the 'Baustellen der NS-Erinnerungskultur' (Construction sites of NS memory culture) project, which invites users to suggest locations for new or improved memorials related to the National Socialist era.

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The text mentions that local artists could work with Theresia Horvath's statements for a public memorial. The submission itself is credited to Stefan Benedik, and the image is by Thomas Ledl.
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