Philosopher Costică Brădățan at Night of Ideas 2022
ProfessorCostică Brădățan of Texas Tech University, one of the most original voices in contemporary philosophy, joins the exquisite line-up of luminaries that will offer their thoughts at the inspiring Night of Ideas, the nocturnal marathon of philosophical debates and
EUNIC New York’s ECO Solidarity to Open at WantedDesign Manhattan
The socially conscious architecture practice Atelier AD HOC will represent Romania in the ECO Solidarity showcase, a multidisciplinary initiative that rallies a group of 9 European design practitioners who explore radical sustainability in architecture, urban planning, product
"The Bucharest Dossier": A Thrilling Story of Cold War Espionage
Author William Maz will present his smashing debut novel, a suspenseful page-turner about the shadowy and dangerous world of Communist-era secret confrontations, at the RCI in a conversation that brings back a time of somber plots, double-crossing and perilous pursuit of
Groundbreaking Artists Geta Brătescu and Ion Grigorescu Presented in NYC
Thanks to Bucharest-based Ivan Gallery, two of the most influential and revered Romanian artists of the last decades, Geta Brătescu and Ion Grigorescu, will be presented at the forthcoming Independent Art Fair in New York, with the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute.
Ioana Stanca’s "I suddenly unfurled many eyes" Opens at RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery
The string of events devoted to some of Romania’s most original visual artists continues with a project by Ioana Stanca, which opens in the Brâncuși Gallery at the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York on March 25. Entitled ”I Suddenly Unfurled Many Eyes”, the
Implacable Time: Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan Discuss Their Latest Books in English
Writers Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan, the prolific power couple of Romanian-American letters, have turned the long days of the pandemic into a fertile ambiance that allowed them to finish some long-in-the-waiting literary projects. Join us on April 29 for the launching
Ana Maria Sandu / “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”
Our newest online series has launched! Entitled “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”, the program features some of the best-known contemporary Romanian writers who recall through vivid vignettes and memorable portraits their momentous encounter
“Mi-e dor de tine”/ “I miss you” Light Installation Opens on the Potomac Waterfront
We Romanians are the world’s greatest specialists in longing, and we have a beautiful word to prove it. We utter “dor” for love, for homesick, for desire, for nostalgia and so on. And lately we’ve got even an artistic installation to proclaim our yearning, which
Sanda Weigl & Band in Concert at Legendary Joe's Pub
If you're looking for a short evasion from the sad and disturbing times we are all going through, an evening with charismatic performer Sanda Weigl and her virtuosic Japanese-American collaborators - Shoko Nagai, Satoshi Takeishi and Stomu Takeishi - may be the right
The Voiceful Eight - An Evening of Literature and Music
As the pandemic seems to be on the wane, we escape our digital exile to return to in-person events with a celebration of Romanian-American women authors who have been the focus of one of our most successful online programs, set up in partnership with Bucharest Inside the
Imperishable Stories: Gabi Reigh and Sean Cotter on Romanian Classics in English
While foreign translations still make a fraction of the titles published in the US and the UK, the library of Romanian books in English is growing nonetheless and recently has been enriched with two perennial classics, Ciuleandra by Liviu Rebreanu (Cadmus Press) and Rakes
Brâncuși around the world
On the occasion of Brâncuși Day, February 19, we open the dialogue with the greatest museums of the world. Inspired from all over the world, the art of the emblematic Romanian sculptor inspired the artists which he had around him. In exploring the universality of