Interview Date: July 5, 2025

Location: Athens, Greece

This week, the ROMDIEM Project had the honor of speaking with Mrs. Artemis Alkalai, a Greek artist whose powerful visual work brings to light the often-silenced stories of the Jewish and Roma victims of the Holocaust.

Born in Athens in 1957, Artemis studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts under Giannis Moralis and Dimitris Mytaras, and scenography with Vasilis Vasileiadis. She continued her artistic journey with a Master’s in Studio Art from New York University, studying under notable artists such as Angiolla Churchill and Gerry Pryor. Her work spans painting, scenography, textile design, and photography.

Through her art, Artemis gives voice to the hidden pain of the Holocaust, shedding light on the injustices, memories, and stories that continue to shape collective trauma.

In our interview, Artemis shared striking visual pieces that reflect the emotional and historical depth of this dark chapter of World War II—particularly the experiences of the Roma and Jewish communities.

Her message is clear: Art remembers. Art resists forgetting.

Follow the ROMDIEM Project as we continue collecting stories, voices, and memories across Europe.