I am lawyer and art historian, working in Poland.
Having been born and raised in Eastern Europe, the region which in the past 100 years drastically changed its territorial boundaries, ethnic composition, and cultural landscape, I am accustomed to the overwhelming nature of the discourse on identity, memory, and heritage wrongs.
This personal background and experience as well as the growing importance of heritage for the realization of all human rights and its role in maintaining global peace and security led me to focus my studies and professional life on international law in search of universal answers to local questions.
I believe that heritage and legal research requires teamwork, where different views, expertise, and experiences come together. Indeed, the participation of all those affected by decisions taken in relation to one’s heritage and identity plays a key role. In other words, cultural justice requires effective participation, pluralism and respect for others.
Collaboration and dialogue are therefore key words that I try to put into practice in my everyday work.