Quinsy Gario

Quinsy Gario (born 1984) is a Curaçaoan activist and artist known for his opposition to the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet. Born in Curaçao and raised in St Maarten before moving to the Netherlands, Gario gained prominence through his project Zwarte Piet is Racisme (Black Pete is Racism). In 2011, he was arrested for public disturbance while protesting against Zwarte Piet at the annual Sinterklaas festival. Gario's activism led to his appearance on a national television talk show in 2013, sparking a national debate on the issue. This event, according to The Economist, played a significant role in changing the perception of Zwarte Piet. Gario's brother, Jörgen Gario, is also an artist.