Sławomir Sikora

Dr. Sławomir Sikora is a Lecturer at the Department of Theory and Research of Contemporary Cultural Practices, Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Warsaw. His research focuses on visual anthropology, anthropology of death and memory, reflexive anthropology, and cultural heritage studies.

• Primary research areas: Visual anthropology, anthropology of photography/film, memory studies
• Key roles: Member of the WH Council, Faculty of History Regulations Committee
• Professional affiliations: Nordic Anthropological Film Association, former editorial board member of "Konteksty" and "Kwartalnik Filmowy"

His publications explore Jewish heritage in Polish cultural practices, ethnographic representation in film, and theoretical debates about memory and visuality. He has also contributed to discussions on anthropological film theory and methodology.

Dr. Sikora's recent work examines the Jewish inn as a cultural symbol across literature, cinema, and historical contexts. He participated in a 2016 dialogue with Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett about heritage production and authored foundational texts on visual anthropology.