The History of Romania in One Object / The Flag of the 1989 Revolution
The next milestone in our historical odyssey is the democratic revolution of 1989 and its powerful token, the tricolor flag with a hole in the middle, which illustrates the tragic, radical departure from the abyss of the communist dictatorship and the reinvention of Romania
Contemporary Romanian Art Scene in 7 Gallery Tours | E1/7: Jecza Gallery
Contemporary Romanian Art Scene in 7 Gallery Tours | E1/7: Jecza GalleryOur newest online series brings you the hotspots of Romania’s contemporary visual arts scene and some of the most talked-about artists' shows through 7 virtual gallery tours introduced by well
Contemporary Romanian Art Scene in 7 Gallery Tours
Keeping up the pace with the priorities of the post-crisis world and looking beyond Covid 19 as people discover new ways to connect with one another, art is one of the panaceas that can help articulate collective experiences and celebrate our cultural differences. Our newest
Imago Mundi Ensemble and the Sources of Romanian Creativity in the Enescu Soirees Online
Don't miss a contemporary take on the rich Romanian musical tradition, enlivening the irresistible scores of the urban folklore of the past. This exceptional concert features five pieces from the IMAGO MUNDI ENSEMBLE's latest albums, the Isvor / Source Trilogy,
The RCI Digital Stage Presents: Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST
Our Digital Stage Series continues with the National Theater of Bucharest production of THE TEMPEST, with a brilliant cast crowned by legendary Romanian thespian and international film star Ion Caramitru as Prospero and a directorial vision emphasizing its striking contemporary
LIFE ANEW. Writers Imagine the World after the Pandemic / Simona Popescu
In times of calamity and social distress, it was often the writers who were called to imagine how the world would heal its wounds and begin again. Inspired by the creative examples of the past, we have summoned an extraordinary ensemble of authors and translators and challenged
Valentin Hurduc's Clandestine Printing Machine
As our historical saga continues, we now turn our attention to the makeshift printing installation, devised and operated clandestinely, on which anti-communist opponent Valentin Hurduc produced and distributed no less than 20,000 manifestos in an admirable act of courage
Dissecting the Leviathan: Katherine Verdery Talks Socialism and What Came Next
We are proud to welcome Professor KATHERINE VERDERY, one of the most influential contemporary anthropologists and the author of several seminal studies about life in socialist Romania and the post-communist transition in Eastern Europe, as the next guest in our FERARU CONFERENCES
LIFE ANEW. Writers Imagine the World after the Pandemic / T.O. Bobe
In times of calamity and social distress, it was often the writers who were called to imagine how the world would heal its wounds and begin again. Inspired by the creative examples of the past, we have summoned an extraordinary ensemble of authors and translators and challenged
The History of Romania in One Object / Ceaușescu's Personality Cult in Paintings
With the strident personality cult that accompanied Nicolae Ceaușescu’s grip to power, our history saga arrives at one of its most dramatic milestones: the last decades of the communist dictatorship, when the descent into economic malaise, moral decay and diplomatic isolation
THE RCI DIGITAL STAGE PRESENTS: “LOTTERY TICKETS” - A TRAGICOMEDY ABOUT THE WHIMS OF LUCK
As part of a partnership with The National Theater of Bucharest, we are proud to present in our Digital Stage series one of the best performances of recent years, “LOTTERY TICKETS”, an adaptation after a famous short story by Romania’s iconic playwright, I. L. Caragiale.
Sensational Daniel Ciobanu at the Enescu Soirees
The week’s recital at the Enescu Soirees Online features Daniel Ciobanu, one of the best young pianists in the world and the winner of the Silver Medal and the Public Prize at the 2017 Arthur Rubinstein Competition. His rendition of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition