Diana
Malaj

Awardee

Country

Albania

Diana Malaj reexamines history through artistic research.

Themes
Reexamining history
Free Expression / Cilvil Society
Disciplines
Artistic Research
Media / Journalism
Theater
Awards
SEED Award 2024
Supported by
Ing Yoe Tan

Profile

Diana Malaj is a cultural activist, writer, and researcher based in Albania. Diana holds a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Law from the University of Tirana and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Law & Politics at the University of Graz in Austria. She is one of the founders of the activist collective ATA (Them) in Kamza and serves as the editor of their local newspaper, Nyje.al. Her interdisciplinary work spans law, ethnography, activism, journalism, and artistic performance, addressing cultural, political, environmental, and human rights issues.

Diana focuses on the marginalized and peripheral communities of Kamza, striving to overcome their stigmatized identities. Through her diverse practices, she made significant contributions to social justice and community empowerment.