Visual Arts

1 Dec 2015 - 29 Jan 2016

Romanians in Britain: The Poses of Ascent

As the celebrations of Romania's Culture Day are getting closer, we invite you to discover Ion Paciu's revealing portraits of Romanians from all walks of life who, in the past years, have come to call London their home. The exhibition, entitled 'Revisiting

16 Nov 2015 - 27 Nov 2015

Snapshots of Transylvania: The Saxon Heritage

Transylvania in Transition, an exhibition signed by photographer Simon Brown and made in collaboration with the Global Heritage Fund, opens at the RCI London as part of a series of events dedicated to British artists and travellers who, throughout time, have revealed the

13 Aug 2015 - 8 Nov 2015

Palpable Sculpture: Paul Neagu at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds

Visionary artist Paul Neagu (1938-2004), the greatest Romanian sculptor of the post-Brâncuși era who numbered among his disciples international stars like Anish Kapoor, is celebrated at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds with a major exhibition presenting over

3 Nov 2015 - 6 Nov 2015

Clare Inskip: A Visual Love Letter to Transylvania

We are delighted to present Clare Inskip's Transylvanian Landscape, an exhibition of oil and watercolour paintings depicting the unique, unspoiled charm of Romanian rural universe, as well as remarkable sculptures representing the countryside life. The exhibition is

17 Sep 2015 - 23 Oct 2015

The London Salon of Romanian Art

Our newest permanent programme, 'The London Salon of Romanian Art', is showcasing some of the most original, adventurous, daring and blissful work produced by Romanian artists who have made London their home and inspiration for many years. Featuring Monica Madaş, Cristian

10 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2015

THE MOROMETES 60: The Jubilee of a Masterpiece

Two years after Stalin's death, the relaxation of ideological grip, however timid and short, made possible the publication of a remarkable novel that would be hailed not only as one of the timeless masterpieces of Romanian modern letters, but also as one of the most

21 May 2015 - 23 May 2015

Romanian (Re)Discoveries at London’s Art15 Global Art Fair

Romanian visual practices feature robustly at the  2015 edition of Art15 Global Art Fair, one of London's most exciting art feasts. AnnArt Gallery in Bucharest is showcasing works by sculptorVirgil Scripcariu,  the daring carver of pertinent contemporary symbols,

2 May 2015 - 22 May 2015

The Secret Soul of Bronze: An evening with sculptor Virgil Scripcariu

Present at the Art15 Global Art Fair with a multimedia project documenting his idiosyncratic take on time, matter and the artistic profession, Virgil Scripcariu and his artistic practice are also celebrated in a special evening organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute

15 Jan 2015 - 16 Apr 2015

'The Man with the Stick' at Whitechapel Gallery

One of the most original and recognizable figures of the Paris cultural scene of the 70's and a leading representative of the international avant-garde movement, Andrei Cădere (1934-1978) joins the greatest names of Abstract art of the 20thcentury as part of Whitechapel's

20 Feb 2015 - 20 Mar 2015

'Untamed Skin': Romanian Design at the London Fashion Week 2015 20/02 - 20/03/2015

LATEST NEWS from the IFS 2015 awards ceremony: 'Untamed Skin', our entry for the competition, has brought Romania 3 AWARDS! Out of 27 exhibitions and 110 designers representing 27 countries from around the world, it has just been awarded the Special Mention for

15 Jan 2015 - 16 Feb 2015

'Măiastra - The Untold Story of the Romanian Blouse'

This year, we celebrate the National Culture Day together with Grigore Leșe, Romania's most beloved bard, who brought into light and works to keep alive some of the most impressive songs in our oldest musical repertoire. But the event also addresses another defining

29 Oct 2014 - 7 Nov 2014

Transylvania, a pictorial journey

Illustrator and explorer George Butler's love letter to Transylvania, the exhibition 'Capturing Carpathia', made in collaboration with the Global Heritage Fund, opens at the RCI London as part of our perennial commitment to reveal the sights, sounds