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    Costin Petrescu: In Search of the American Works of a Romanian Painter
    RCI USA
    • Aug 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    Costin Petrescu: In Search of the American Works of a Romanian Painter

    Romanian cultural life paced out of a scarring WWI with vigor and determination. The unification of all Romanian provinces in 1918 unleashed tremendous societal energies and led to an increased international interest in the newly created state. Literature, art, social life thrived in the interwar years, which ushered an unparalleled internationalization and revamping of Romanian culture. In 1919, Romanian painter and academic Costin Petrescu (1872-1954) was sent on an officia
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    140 Years of Romanian-American Diplomatic Relations
    RCI USA
    • Jun 14, 2020
    • 3 min

    140 Years of Romanian-American Diplomatic Relations

    140 years ago today, Romania and The United States established diplomatic relations, marking the beginning of a long, complex and fruitful association in all respects. While the Romanian-American relations are much older, going beyond diplomacy and political relations, we celebrate this day as the inaugural moment of a common journey that grew to become a crucial strategic partnership as a most solid anchor of security, stability, and development. Join us in exploring this lo
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    Here to Stay: A Legation Becomes Embassy
    RCI USA
    • Jun 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Here to Stay: A Legation Becomes Embassy

    Exactly 56 years ago, on June 1 1964, Romania and the United States decided to elevate their diplomatic relations to embassy level. The landmark decision came after years of sinuous political rapprochement in the complicated context of the Cold War and almost a century of proper diplomatic relations. Diplomatic relations between Romania and the United States were established on June 14, 1880 when U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed Eugene Schuyler as Diplomatic Agent
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    Leon Feraru: The Invention of Romanian Cultural Diplomacy in the U.S.
    RCI USA
    • May 8, 2020
    • 4 min

    Leon Feraru: The Invention of Romanian Cultural Diplomacy in the U.S.

    Leon Feraru, who gives the name to our popular series of conversations, may be considered the founder of Romanian professional cultural diplomacy in the United States. Born Otto Enselberg/Inselberg in Brăila (a multicultural port on the Danube, at the time with a significant Jewish population) in 1887, Feraru was a poet, activist and professor of Romanian and French Studies at Columbia University and later at Long Island University, as well as a tireless promoter of Romanian
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    Romania's First Public Diplomacy Hit in the United States
    RCI USA
    • May 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Romania's First Public Diplomacy Hit in the United States

    For a long time, the international fairs, an invention of the industrial age, granted countries the most visible stages to showcase their identity, economic power, and cultural achievements. Until late in the 20th century, they offered the context for Romania’s biggest and most impactful programs of national promotion. Among these participations, few compared with the grandiose and memorable Romanian program at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, which opened exactly 81 years ago
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    George Emil Palade: The Nobel Prize for a Romanian-American Scientific Trailblazer
    RCI USA
    • Apr 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    George Emil Palade: The Nobel Prize for a Romanian-American Scientific Trailblazer

    Another medical hero in our series is the Romania-born American cell biologist George Emil Palade, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1974. Palade was born in Iași, one of the oldest Romanian cities and an effervescent cultural and academic center, in 1912, as the second son of a university philosophy professor and a schoolteacher. He studied at the University of Bucharest’s Faculty of Medicine, where he showed a keen interest in the anatomy courses of Professor
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    Philosopher Costică Brădățan at Night of Ideas 2022
    • 3 days ago
    • 2 min

    Philosopher Costică Brădățan at Night of Ideas 2022

    Professor Costică Brădățan of Texas Tech University, one of the most original voices in contemporary philosophy, joins the exquisite...
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    The Romanian Film Festival Returns to Washington, D.C., June 3-19
    • 6 days ago
    • 6 min

    The Romanian Film Festival Returns to Washington, D.C., June 3-19

    One of the largest events of its kind in North America, The Romanian Film Festival of Washington, D.C. (RFF) kicks off at historical...
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    Let Poetry Rule: Andreea Scridon’s "A Romanian Poem" Launches at the RCI
    • May 13
    • 3 min

    Let Poetry Rule: Andreea Scridon’s "A Romanian Poem" Launches at the RCI

    The rebellious prodigy of Romanian-American letters, poet, translator and editor Andreea Iulia Scridon, comes to RCI New York on May 19...
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    "The Bucharest Dossier": A Thrilling Story of Cold War Espionage
    • May 12
    • 2 min

    "The Bucharest Dossier": A Thrilling Story of Cold War Espionage

    “one of the top debuts of 2022… an espionage thriller not to be missed” - BookReporter Author William Maz will present his smashing debut...
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    Romanianness, South of the Danube. A Musical Celebration
    • May 10
    • 1 min

    Romanianness, South of the Danube. A Musical Celebration

    To mark the celebration of the historical Romanian communities living in the Balkans – the Aromanians, Megleno-Romanians and...
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    EUNIC New York’s ECO Solidarity to Open at WantedDesign Manhattan
    • May 10
    • 3 min

    EUNIC New York’s ECO Solidarity to Open at WantedDesign Manhattan

    A project that elevates design to an existential mission The socially conscious architecture practice Atelier AD HOC represents Romania...
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    Groundbreaking Artists Geta Brătescu and Ion Grigorescu Presented in NYC
    • May 5
    • 2 min

    Groundbreaking Artists Geta Brătescu and Ion Grigorescu Presented in NYC

    "two icons of Romanian avant-garde" (The Art Newspaper) Thanks to Bucharest-based Ivan Gallery, two of the most influential and revered...
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    Implacable Time: Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan discuss their latest books in English
    • Apr 27
    • 3 min

    Implacable Time: Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan discuss their latest books in English

    New Romanian literature in English in the spotlight Writers Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan, the prolific power couple of...
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    Ettore Causa (Viola) and Lorena Țecu (Piano) at RCI's Enescu Soirees of New York
    • Apr 21
    • 5 min

    Ettore Causa (Viola) and Lorena Țecu (Piano) at RCI's Enescu Soirees of New York

    An irresistible program of works by Brahms, Fauré, and Enescu The Enescu Soirees of New York spring season kicks off with a superlative...
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    Ana Maria Sandu / “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”
    • Apr 19
    • 2 min

    Ana Maria Sandu / “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”

    Photo by Ema Cojocaru Our newest online series has launched! Entitled “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”, the...
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    Art Fridays: Bucharest’s Museum of Recent Art
    • Apr 1
    • 1 min

    Art Fridays: Bucharest’s Museum of Recent Art

    Photo credit @CosminGrigore Part of our popular Art Fridays online series, the virtual tours through some of the most important art...
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    Domnica Rădulescu's "Exile Is My Home" Debuts on RCI's Studio Stage
    • Mar 29
    • 8 min

    Domnica Rădulescu's "Exile Is My Home" Debuts on RCI's Studio Stage

    "A hugely individual voice and great intelligence that refuses the binary, the simplistic" (Julia Pascal) We are proud to present, in...
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    Ioana Stanca’s "I suddenly unfurled many eyes" at RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery
    • Mar 22
    • 2 min

    Ioana Stanca’s "I suddenly unfurled many eyes" at RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery

    An intimate geography in constant transformation as a metaphor of the feminine self Curated by Catinca Tăbăcaru March 25 – May 5, 2022...
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    Impromptu for Ukraine
    • Mar 21
    • 1 min

    Impromptu for Ukraine

    Collective poem At the end of last week, on the occasion of the event we dedicated to several Romanian-American women writers, under the...
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    The Voiceful Eight - An Evening of Literature and Music
    • Mar 14
    • 5 min

    The Voiceful Eight - An Evening of Literature and Music

    In celebration of Women's Month On March 4 at RCI New York, “Romanian Women Voices in North America” met their audience in-person for the...
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    THE MUSES WON'T SHUT UP
    • Feb 28
    • 1 min

    THE MUSES WON'T SHUT UP

    WE STAND WITH UKRAINE They say that when the guns roar the muses are silent. But not this time – they won’t remain voiceless and...
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    Imperishable Stories: Gabi Reigh and Sean Cotter on Romanian Classics in English
    • Feb 24
    • 2 min

    Imperishable Stories: Gabi Reigh and Sean Cotter on Romanian Classics in English

    In focus: Liviu Rebreanu and Mateiu Caragiale While foreign translations still make a fraction of the titles published in the US and the...
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    "Brâncuși around the world": Noguchi Museum, New York
    • Feb 19
    • 1 min

    "Brâncuși around the world": Noguchi Museum, New York

    A dialogue with one of the greatest museums of the world about the universal influence of the great Romanian artist On the occasion of...
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    National Day of Reading: Romanian books in English
    • Feb 15
    • 2 min

    National Day of Reading: Romanian books in English

    A selection of recently published titles for a diversity of preferences, interests, and tastes 2021 was a good year for Romanian...
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    “Mi-e dor de tine”/ “I miss you” Light Installation Opens on the Potomac Waterfront
    • Feb 14
    • 4 min

    “Mi-e dor de tine”/ “I miss you” Light Installation Opens on the Potomac Waterfront

    A point of imaginary embarkment to everybody and everything we love ‘MI-E DOR DE TINE’ Art Installation in Washington, D.C., The Wharf...
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    Imago Mundi Unearths a "Romanian" Satie for the Enescu Soirees Online
    • Feb 10
    • 4 min

    Imago Mundi Unearths a "Romanian" Satie for the Enescu Soirees Online

    A lesser known Satie and his love for Romanian folk music Few people know that the great Erik Satie was in love with Romanian folk music,...
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    The Transylvanian Jews Before the Holocaust
    • Jan 27
    • 4 min

    The Transylvanian Jews Before the Holocaust

    An online exhibition Photo 1: Holocaust Museum of Northern Transylvania in Șimleu Silvaniei founded in the now restored old Synagogue On...
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    "The Proclamation of the Union” by Theodor Aman / The History of Romania in One Object
    • Jan 24
    • 3 min

    "The Proclamation of the Union” by Theodor Aman / The History of Romania in One Object

    Photo 1: “The Proclamation of the Union of the Principalities” – the iconic painting by Theodor Aman The union of the Principalities is...
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    Wrap-Up: "Geographies of Tradition"
    • Jan 17
    • 3 min

    Wrap-Up: "Geographies of Tradition"

    One of our most popular online series, launched at the height of the pandemic, was dedicated to traditional feasts, rituals and customs...
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    I Still Believe in Magic - Sanda Weigl Sings Maria Tănase
    • Jan 15
    • 2 min

    I Still Believe in Magic - Sanda Weigl Sings Maria Tănase

    A Triumph Revisited With its breakthrough technology exhibitions and imposing country pavilions, the 1939 New York World's Fair was...
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    Ensemble Raro at Carnegie Hall for the National Day of Romania
    • Jan 15
    • 6 min

    Ensemble Raro at Carnegie Hall for the National Day of Romania

    On the occasion of the National Day of Romania and in celebration of 15 years of SoNoRo, one of Eastern Europe’s most exquisite chamber...
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    Kismet Quartet Re-launched Enescu Soirees of New York In-person Concerts
    • Jan 15
    • 6 min

    Kismet Quartet Re-launched Enescu Soirees of New York In-person Concerts

    An exceptional ensemble bound together by the passion for George Enescu On October 14, 2021, as we were slowly getting back to in-person...
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    Romania in UNESCO 65
    • Jan 10
    • 2 min

    Romania in UNESCO 65

    In 2021 Romania celebrated a double anniversary: 65 years since the country's accession to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
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    Dark Tales of Mystery / Geographies of Tradition
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 6 min

    Dark Tales of Mystery / Geographies of Tradition

    Day of the Dead, St. Andrew's Eve and Halloween The Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead or The Illumination symbolizes the memory of...
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    Ancient Anchors and Their Symbols / The History of Romania in One Object
    • Nov 29, 2021
    • 5 min

    Ancient Anchors and Their Symbols / The History of Romania in One Object

    Photo 1: Ancient anchors preserved in the Sacred Zone of the Histria archeological site For more than two millennia, the inhabitants of...
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    Anniversaries of Abundance / Geographies of Tradition
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    Anniversaries of Abundance / Geographies of Tradition

    The most famous American holiday, Thanksgiving, vs. Romania’s Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is an annual holiday which takes...
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    Incisive Alta Ifland at European Literature Night 2021
    • Nov 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Incisive Alta Ifland at European Literature Night 2021

    A program of readings and conversations with some of the Old World’s most en vogue authors Romanian-American author Alta Ifland joins...
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    "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn”, Romania’s Entry for Oscars 2022, Opens in New York Theaters
    • Nov 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn”, Romania’s Entry for Oscars 2022, Opens in New York Theaters

    After two sold-out screenings at the New York Film Festival this year, Radu Jude’s incendiary Golden Bear winner "Bad Luck Banging or...
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    Dumitru Gorzo's THE FOREST Takes Over the Institute
    • Nov 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Dumitru Gorzo's THE FOREST Takes Over the Institute

    "An amazing must-see installation" - art collector Michael Hort THE FOREST Brâncuși Gallery, NYC November 19, 2021 - January 19, 2022 Now...
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    The Monumental Statue of Ovid / The History of Romania in One Object
    • Nov 15, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Monumental Statue of Ovid / The History of Romania in One Object

    Photo 1: The statue of Ovid in Constanța I. The Exile and the Mystery of Ovid’s Grave Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid), a most brilliant...
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    The Romanian Film Festival in Seattle 2021 - "Back to Wonderland"
    • Nov 12, 2021
    • 1 min

    The Romanian Film Festival in Seattle 2021 - "Back to Wonderland"

    We are happy to resume our long-time partnership with the Romanian Film Festival in Seattle, one of the most impactful events dedicated...
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    Art Fridays Presents: Romanian Gallery Tours / Cetate Arts Danube & 418 Gallery
    • Nov 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    Art Fridays Presents: Romanian Gallery Tours / Cetate Arts Danube & 418 Gallery

    The first rural gallery in Romania Cetate Arts Danube is a growing international art center established by Joana Grevers, a medical...
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    Andrew Davidson-Novosivschei / Life Anew II
    • Nov 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Andrew Davidson-Novosivschei / Life Anew II

    While the world dreams of evading from isolation and fear, the pandemic remains a menacing presence and the new reality of our future...
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    Norman Manea: An Homage
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    Norman Manea: An Homage

    Talk / Exhibition / Dedication A fabulous event at the Institute on November 5, 2021 as we honored one of Romania’s most acclaimed and...
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    The Ottoman Vase of Ester / The History of Romania in One Object
    • Nov 1, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Ottoman Vase of Ester / The History of Romania in One Object

    Photo 1: The Ottoman vase of Ester This beautiful artifact comes from an area of ​​great interest from an archaeological point of view,...
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    Chris Tănăsescu (a.k.a. MARGENTO) / Life Anew II
    • Oct 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Chris Tănăsescu (a.k.a. MARGENTO) / Life Anew II

    "Walls and Mirrors" - a transmedia computational #GraphPoem While the world dreams of evading from isolation and fear, the pandemic...
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    The Shrine of Goddess Nemesis / The History of Romania in One Object
    • Oct 18, 2021
    • 6 min

    The Shrine of Goddess Nemesis / The History of Romania in One Object

    Photo 1: The double representation of Goddess Nemesis One of the most valuable artifacts exhibited at the Museum of National History and...
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    Two Romanian US Premiers at the 59th Edition of New York Film Festival
    • Oct 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Two Romanian US Premiers at the 59th Edition of New York Film Festival

    This year’s New York Film Festival Main Slate of recent cinematic productions (September 24 - October 10, 2021) featured two exceptional...
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    Mihók Tamás / Life Anew II
    • Oct 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    Mihók Tamás / Life Anew II

    As the world seems eager to bounce back from isolation and fear, the pandemic remains a menacing presence and the new reality of our...
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    Glykon - The Fantastic Snake / The History of Romania in One Object
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 5 min

    Glykon - The Fantastic Snake / The History of Romania in One Object

    Photo 1: Glykon - The Fantastic Snake The Glykon Snake became one of the most powerful symbols of Dobrogea and Tomis (the initial, Roman...
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    Alex Mirutziu's Artwork Presented at UN/MUTE NYC
    • Sep 22, 2021
    • 7 min

    Alex Mirutziu's Artwork Presented at UN/MUTE NYC

    Exhibition featuring new collaborative works by 28 artists from 10 countries Co-curated by Daina Mattis and Melinda Wang Austrian...
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    Diana Bădica / Life Anew. Writers Imagine the World after the Pandemic II
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    Diana Bădica / Life Anew. Writers Imagine the World after the Pandemic II

    Photo by Claudiu Popescu As the world seems eager to bounce back from isolation and fear, the pandemic remains a menacing presence and...
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    RECOLLECTIVE by Pulitzer Prize Winner Viorel Florescu Opened RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    RECOLLECTIVE by Pulitzer Prize Winner Viorel Florescu Opened RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery

    September 17 – October 29, 2021 Title: Recollective Author: Viorel Florescu Where: Brâncuși Gallery (Romanian Cultural Institute, 200...
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    The Menhir of Baia-Hamangia / The History of Romania in One Object