THE HISTORY OF ROMANIA IN ONE OBJECT | Fall Season 2020
After 12 evocative landmarks, covering thousands of years of history from Prehistoric times to yesterday’s achievements, the fall season...
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RCI USA
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
Colonel Cerchez's Campaign Trunk / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Colonel Cerchez's campaign trunk The Romanian principalities (Moldavia and Wallachia), located at the mouth of the Danube,...
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RCI USA
- Dec 7, 2020
- 4 min
The Orders and Decorations of Alexandru Ioan Cuza / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza wearing his foreign decorations, official portrait by Carol Popp de Szathmari In the 18th century,...
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RCI USA
- Nov 30, 2020
- 7 min
The Great Medal of the 1922 Coronation / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: The Great Medal of the Coronation of Ferdinand I and Marie of Romania, 1922 The greatest event in our history is, without a...
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RCI USA
- Nov 23, 2020
- 6 min
Splendor and Power in the Age of Migrations / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Gold ornaments discovered in a female aristocratic tomb, Florești 5th century A.D. The Romans abandoned the Province of Dacia...
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RCI USA
- Nov 16, 2020
- 4 min
The Zoomorphic Figurine in Luncani / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: The Wild Boar in Luncani (Late Iron Age) This amazing figurine represents a wild boar cast in solid bronze (produced in the á...
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RCI USA
- Nov 9, 2020
- 4 min
A Roman Amphora in "Barbaricum" / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: The Roman Amphora discovered on the Prut River, before and after restauration Many important archaeological discoveries are made...
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RCI USA
- Oct 26, 2020
- 4 min
Dr. Ioan Rațiu's Desk Set / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Dr. Ioan Rațiu's Desk Set The 19th century is known as “the century of nations” because it was then that nationalism became the...
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RCI USA
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
The Cup of Prince Bocskai / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Prince Stephen Bocskai’s Cup, detail, The National Museum of Transylvanian History (MNIT) On August 29, 1526, at the Battle of...
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RCI USA
- Oct 12, 2020
- 7 min
Emperor Caracalla's Statue in Porolissum / History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Fragment of a statue of Emperor Caracalla discovered during the archaeological works in the large fort of Porolissum (Moigrad,...
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RCI USA
- Oct 5, 2020
- 5 min
Mihail Kogălniceanu's Masonic Insignias / History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: Mihai Kogălniceanu's Masonic apron During most of the 19th century – also known as "the century of nations" - the Romanian...
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RCI USA
- Sep 28, 2020
- 4 min
The Sword of Prince Ipsilanti / The History of Romania in One Object
Photo 1: The Sword of Prince Ipsilanti Where the Danube meets the Black Sea, there existed for centuries two countries named Moldavia and...
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RCI USA
- Sep 14, 2020
- 4 min
The History of Romania in One Object / Cucuteni Painted Vessel
Today’s story takes us back to the prehistoric times, more precisely to the Copper Age when on what is today Romania (southeastern...
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RCI USA
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
The History of Romania in the First 12 Objects
The 12-episode first season of THE HISTORY OF ROMANIA IN ONE OBJECT, our online series that evokes decisive epochs in the Romanian past...
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RCI USA
- Jul 20, 2020
- 3 min
The History of Romania in One Object / Romania a Member of the EU Stamp Issue
The first season of the History of Romania in One Object concludes with the epoch-making event of our integration into the European...
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RCI USA
- Jul 13, 2020
- 3 min
The History of Romania in One Object: The Flag of the 1989 Revolution
Photo 1: Image from the Revolution in Bucharest This object, the tricolor flag with a hole in the middle, which was flown by the...
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RCI USA
- Jul 6, 2020
- 5 min
The History of Romania in One Object: Valentin Hurduc's Clandestine Printing Machine
Photo 1: Nicolae Ceauşescu receives a scepter to mark his election by the Romanian Communist Party as President of Romania (1974). The...
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RCI USA
- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
The History of Romania in One Object: Ceaușescu's Personality Cult in Paintings
Photo 1: "Nicolae Ceaușescu and Scenes from the History of the People". Offered to Ceaușescu by Natalia and Nicolae Gadonschi-Ţepeş on...
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RCI USA
- Jun 22, 2020
- 4 min
The History of Romania in One Object / The Lunar Gifts of President Nixon
The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and our nearest celestial body. Known from prehistoric times, it is the second brightest...
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RCI USA
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
The History of Romania in One Object / Petru Groza's Desk Phone
Petru Groza's desk telephone is an artifact closely linked to a moment with dramatic consequences in the history of Romania after the...
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- 1 day ago
- 3 min
Domnica Rădulescu's World Premiere of the Iconoclastic ”The Town with Very Nice People”
An Immersive Workshop with Elements of Musical Theater We are thrilled to present on our studio stage the world premiere of "The Town...
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- 3 days ago
- 7 min
Between Dreams & Realities: A Journey Through Painting and Sculpture
The Salon of Romanian-American Artists, 2nd Edition The second iteration of our annual Salon of Romanian-American Artists presents a...
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- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Online Romanian Course at RCI New York
A state-of the-art online course that will equip you with an essential Romanian for everyday life If you want to learn Romanian but it's...
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- Sep 21
- 4 min
EXILED SHADOW by Norman Manea
As a preambul of a future launching event currently in the planning at the Institute, here is a taste of the enthusiastic reception...
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- Aug 28
- 7 min
LAYERS OF REALITY I An Exhibition of Innovation (RCINY x WUT I FAD x SVA)
Europe's Cultural Capital reaches out to the New York art scene LAYERS OF REALITY Artists: Aura Bălănescu, Dorian Bolca, Hershel...
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- Jul 31
- 3 min
Teodora Velescu and Lari Giorgescu’s "Special People" at Battery Dance Festival
We are excited to get back to Battery Dance Festival, our long-term partner and one of New York’s major choreographic events, with...
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- Jul 12
- 1 min
An Evening of Spectacular Folklore in the Heart of Manhattan
Music, dances and Romanian traditions with “Transylvania” National Folk Ensemble Great news for those who couldn't join us in Washington,...
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- Jun 30
- 2 min
Saviana Stănescu’s Foresighted ZEBRA 2.0 at Ice Factory Festival
The unlikely love story between an immigrant woman and an AI machine in an age of technological disruption TIME & LOCATION Jul 05, 7:00...
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- Jun 23
- 1 min
LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR THE UNIVERSAL DAY OF THE ROMANIAN BLOUSE
We are pleased to join forces with IA DAY NYC, the Embassy of Moldova to the U.N. and the Consulate General of Romania in New York for a...
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- Jun 14
- 4 min
A Bigger and Bolder “Romanian Weekend at The Wharf” Returns to Washington, D.C., July 7-9
Music, dance, food, wine, spoken word performances, and craft shows with a view! Launched in 2022 as a joint initiative of the Embassy of...
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- Jun 12
- 2 min
Doctors of Words: William Maz and Adrian Sângeorzan present their new novels at the RCI
Thrilling new Romanian books in English Two of the most prolific Romanian-American authors, both revered physicians with a passion for...
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- Jun 7
- 3 min
ZMEI3 in Concert: A Very Romanian Affair
An evening of "Rough Romanian Soul" at an iconic D.C. venue ZMEI3 is a Romanian group formed in Berlin, Germany, which has been at the...
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- May 26
- 2 min
Alina Șerban’s Revelatory "The Best Child in The World" Comes to New York
A one-woman show following the compelling coming-of-age story of a Roma girl who fights to overcome racism and discrimination Written and...
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- May 9
- 6 min
ECO Solidarity returns to WantedDesign Manhattan in response to environmental and global war crises
In Focus: Design with Empathy ECO Solidarity, a collaborative initiative bringing together leading European designers and studios...
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- May 4
- 2 min
Game-changing Publisher Will Evans of Deep Vellum Talks Editorial Greatness at Feraru Conferences
Live conversation with one of the most visionary publishers in the U.S. The next iteration of the Feraru Conferences Online puts front...
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- Apr 28
- 2 min
Lily Kaufman Trio’s Fabulous Double Doina Suite Live at RCI
Contemporary classical, modal jazz and free improvisation on the theme of longing Time & Location May 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT Romanian...
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- Apr 27
- 1 min
From "Pomul Verde" to the Yiddish Broadway
A Romanian-American Theatrical Journey in Honor of Moshe Yassur Time & Location May 04, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT New York, 200 E 38th St,...
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- Apr 18
- 2 min
Romanian Film Festival in San Francisco
Stories in Motion: Chartering Paths in Romanian Cinema Time & Location Apr 21, 3:00 PM – Apr 23, 10:00 PM San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA...
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- Apr 12
- 4 min
“Cancer, Choreographed” Debuts in the U.S.
A participatory dance experience • An emotional tribute to those who lost their lives to cancer and those who defeated it TIME & LOCATION...
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- Apr 4
- 2 min
America, Romania, France: the Musical Connections
A piano recital by Mădălina Dănilă The next recital of our Enescu Soirees features pianist Mădălina Dănilă with an ingenious program...
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- Mar 15
- 3 min
"From the Earthly Paradise"
Decorative Arts Exhibition & Talk Time & Location Mar 31, 6:00 PM – Apr 21, 6:00 PM New York, 200 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016, USA...
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- Mar 13
- 7 min
Mircea Cărtărescu: The Breakthrough American Tour
Come meet the author of hypnotizing SOLENOID, finalist of Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction, named one of the best books of 2022...
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- Feb 27
- 2 min
SHATTERED: SYMBOLIC GESTURE at RCI New York
Artists in Solidarity with Ukraine I Multimedia Exhibition & Poetry Readings Time & Location Mar 07, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM New York, 200 E...
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- Feb 27
- 1 min
Wine: A Feminine Affirmation
Talk & Wine Tasting & Live Music Time & Location Mar 09, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM New York, 200 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016, USA March is the...
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- Feb 23
- 2 min
SHATTERED: SYMBOLIC GESTURE at Ukrainian Institute of America
Multimedia exhibition & poetry in condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine As the start of Putin’s abominable assault on Ukraine...
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- Feb 14
- 2 min
Pianist Dinu Mihailescu Bridges American and Romanian Avant-Gardes at the Enescu Soirees
Live recital of striking avant-garde music by some of the greatest Romanian and American composers Adept at creating strong auditive and...
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- Feb 14
- 2 min
Adrian Bejan at the Night of Ideas Festival 2023 in New York
One of the most influential minds in contemporary science & philosophy comes to the greatest marathon of talks happening in NYC One of...
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- Feb 14
- 2 min
Matei Vișniec's "Joan and the Fire" Opens in Chicago
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Trap Door Theatre from Chicago for the premiere of “Joan and the Fire”, a sarcastic...
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- Feb 9
- 1 min
RCI UNDER OPEN SKIES
25 Projects for an Architectural Reinvention With major renovations going on for the past three years, we have strived to reinvent...
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- Feb 3
- 2 min
Learn Romanian at the Romanian Cultural Institute!
A state-of-the-art course that will equip you with an essential Romanian for everyday life The popular Romanian language program for...
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- Jan 31
- 2 min
Daring Romanian-American Designer Camelia Skikos in Focus at the Romanian Annual Fashion Showcase
An innovative fashion showcase at the intersection of avantgarde aesthetics, technology, and political activism The second edition of our...
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- Jan 31
- 1 min
Four Corners Opens Our Jazz & Fusion Jamboree
An irresistible blend of improvisational jazz and oriental folklore To complement our flagship classical music program, ”The Enescu...
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- Jan 29
- 3 min
Romanian Award-Winning Filmmaker Anca Damian, Guest of Honor at Animation First Festival
Feature film / Talk / Exhibition Romanian film director, writer and producer Anca Damian will premiere her most recent film, the mixed...
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- Jan 11
- 3 min
ONCE UPON A TIME IN BUKOVINA I Exhibition & Talk
A commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jewish elementary school, Suceava, 1919 We continue our exploration of the...
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- Jan 4
- 2 min
LIFE & LOVE | A not-to-be-missed performance by Vlad Ivanov and Lucian Maxim
Special event in celebration of Romania’s Culture Day Our 2023 program kicks off with a stunning performance, created especially for...
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- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
Wrapped in Myth: People, Customs and Landmarks in Traditional Romania
Special Event Photo by Sorin Onișor The National Day of Romania, feted on December the 1 st, ushers in a season of celebrations at the...
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- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Cosmin Manolescu’s “Private Bodies” Premiers in New York
Performative installation combining dance, video, and photography Photo by Georgiana Vlahbei Influential choreographer and cultural...
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- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Freedom on the Line: The Romanian Revolution of 1989
Panel discussion and documentary film screening We are proud to partner with the Victims of Communism Memorial Museum in Washington, DC,...
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- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
”The Free Zone” Anniversary Album
A special vinyl marking the 25th year since the launching of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States Released on...
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- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Ana Everling & Taraf de Chicago, An Electrifying Musical Melting Pot for the National Day of Romania
Gala Concert at Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center To mark the historical breakthrough that, more than a century ago, brought all Romanian...
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- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
Romanian-American Poet Claudia Serea at European Literature Night 2022
ELN 2022: Literature in Times of Peace and War Romanian-American poet Claudia Serea joins fellow writers, translators and performers from...
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- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
“HomeLands”: Cinema in Search of Belonging
The best of the newest film productions from Romania & Europe in a series of film screenings & events taking place both virtually & in...
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- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Illustrious Fine Arts Quartet & Guests Presents Rare Early Music by Enescu
An all-Enescu concert featuring the composer's seldom performed early works A permanent guest at the "George Enescu" International...
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- Oct 19, 2022
- 3 min
“7 eMotions” – 7 / Fear
One writer and seven composers explore together seven powerful human affects Join us online for the last episode of the music &...
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- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Caius Dobrescu Taps into American Uniqueness
Looking for Americanness in both myths and humans In the last episode of our online series "My First American: Transatlantic Encounters...
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- Oct 17, 2022
- 4 min
Two Pianists for an Evening of Passion
A program of all-time piano favorites at our next Enescu Soiree of New York With a program full of diversity and color which reveal their...
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- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
“7 eMotions” – 6 / Happiness
One writer and seven composers explore together seven powerful human affects Join us online for a new episode of the music & literature...
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- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
The Salon of Romanian-American Artists Opens with “House of Mirrors”
First Edition HOUSE OF MIRRORS Artists: Ioanida Costache, Noche Crist, Megan Dominescu, Serban Ionescu, books by Saul Steinberg Curated...
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