Visual Arts

21 Sep 2025

Celebrated Designer Andra Clițan Brings Romanian Creativity to London Textile Month

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London proudly supports the inclusion of Romanian textile art in the official programme of London Textile Month – a new festival organised by the renowned British magazineSelvedge. On this special occasion, the elegant venue of RCI London

18 Sep 2025

Regina Maria a României, Regina artistă

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is thrilled to present a major exhibition of watercolours by Queen Marie of Romania, many of which have never been seen in public before. They are part of two manuscripts held by the Romanian Academy, depicting flowers of Romania.

9 Sep 2025

"Chasing Light" - Romanian Contemporary Art at Its Best

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London and the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University of Timișoara cordially invite you to the Private View of Chasing Light, a grand-scale exhibition reuniting over 30 drawings, paintings, sculptures, design objects, photographs,

24 Jun 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

The Transylvania Florilegium on Permanent Display at RCI London

We are thrilled and honoured to invite you to a unique event that celebrates the Transylvania Florilegium, a two-volume exquisite edition containing paintings of 124 plants from a list compiled by the renowned botanist Dr John Akeroyd FLS, an authority on European plants

5 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

The Romanian Pavilion by Art Mirror Association at the London Design Biennale

The Romanian Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2025, Inner Reflections, Outer Worlds: A Sculptural Portal”, is now open and ready to be discovered. The Biennale takes place from 5 to 29 June 2025 at Somerset House, one of the United Kingdom’s most distinguished

20 Feb 2025 - 5 Mar 2025

INFINITY. Brâncuși. UNESCO

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London marks the Constantin Brâncuși National Day with a celebration of the UNESCO listing of the Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu. The event will see the opening of a photographic exhibition featuring rare archive images

5 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025

DIALOGUE - DIALOG. A solo exhibition by visual artist Vinicius Leș

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is happy to present a solo show by British-Romanian visual artist Vinicius Les. Works of painting, ceramics, photography, and drawing will be mounted in the RCI London Gallery, immersing the visitor in the original universe of this

15 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025

Echoes of Old Bucharest: A Love Story

We are happy to kick off our 2025 programme with a special event that revisits the history and charm of Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, with a strong accent on its golden age: the interwar period. Organised in partnership with the Museum of Bucharest and supported by

29 Oct 2024

Of Stone and Steel. A Voyage into the World of Urbex

The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Romanian Embassy in London are delighted to invite you to the Private View of Her Royal Highness Princess Sophie of Romania's acclaimed photography exhibition Of Stone and Steel. A Voyage into the World of Urbex. The exhibition,

22 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

“Beyond Limits”: A Celebration of Paralympic Excellence

“Every step forward will bring you closer to the final victory. ” – Alexandru Bologa We are thrilled to invite you to the Private View of “Beyond Limits”, a solo photographic exhibition by London-based Romanian photographer Alexandru Radu Popescu. Dedicated

18 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

A Diverse Programme at the RCI for Open House Festival - Discover Romanian art, the history of the building and Romania's 'camino' Via Transilvanica

Marking 13 years since our first participation in Open House London, a city-wide celebration of the British capital's architecture and special places, we invite old friends and new visitors to explore a diverse palette of offerings from painting to photography,

10 Jul 2024 - 20 Sep 2024

INNER LANDSCAPES. A solo painting exhibition by Bogdan Mihai Radu

The Romanian Cultural Institute invites you to the Private View of painter Bogdan Mihai Radu's stunning solo show Inner Landscapes. The exhibition showcases 20 impressive works inspired by nature and filtered by the artists' perceptions and feelings. These subjective