What's on in Bucharest17 Aug – 23 Aug 2026
12 things worth your time this week, picked from across the city.
„Brâncuși. Sindromul”
The National Museum of Art of Romania hosts an exhibition celebrating 150 years since Constantin Brâncuși's birth. It explores his influence on Romanian art and culture, analyzing the 'Brâncuși syndrome'.
How to get thereExpoziție de licență Andreea Ilie „Fie ca Soarele să Strălucească Mereu”
Andreea Ilie's diploma exhibition, 'May the Sun Always Shine,' is a multidisciplinary show deconstructing Soviet propaganda visuals. It explores the migration of political symbols into daily life and invites critical dialogue.
How to get thereExpoziție Mircia Dumitrescu „Autoportret 85”
This exhibition at the National Museum of Romanian Literature celebrates the artistic career of academician Mircia Dumitrescu on his 85th birthday. It features his works across engraving, sculpture, drawing, painting, and bibliophile books.
Expoziția „Victor Brauner – Opera de Hârtie”
An exhibition at Galeria Romană showcases Victor Brauner's works on paper, including drawings, engravings, lithographs, and posters. It explores his creative process, symbols, personal mythology, and Romanian roots.
Expoziție de tapiserie și broderie artistică Ecaterina Dînga Mardari „Urme printre fire”
The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is hosting "Urme printre fire," an exhibition of contemporary tapestry and artistic embroidery by Ecaterina Dînga Mardari. The show explores textile thread as artistic language, memory, and presence, offering a visual and tactile experience.
How to get thereExpoziția „At 40 – We Have (No) More Doubts”
This is a double solo art exhibition titled "At 40 – We Have (No) More Doubts" at Galeria „Victoria finală” in Bucharest. It features ceramic pieces by Irina Banari and abstract paintings by Liu Jiu, exploring creative maturity and cultural traditions.
Expoziția „Rodica Maniu: Acuarela. Un tour de force în arta feminină modernă”
The exhibition at Muzeul Național Cotroceni showcases the graphic work of Rodica Maniu, an artist from the first half of the 20th century. It highlights her unique watercolor style, characterized by vibrant touches and subtle transparencies.
Expoziția de pictură emergentă „Emerging Me II: BLACK DIAMONDS”
A group exhibition at Scemtovici & Benowitz Gallery showcases works by a new generation of painters. It features award-winning artists and finalists from the Art Movements Foundation's Emerging Painting Award.
Expoziție Ramona Șlug „IN-BETWEEN/ CALEA NATURII”
Ramona Șlug presents "IN-BETWEEN/ CALEA NATURII", an art exhibition at ETAJ artist-run space. The exhibition explores the relationship between humans, nature, and time through complementary projects.
Expoziție dedicată artistului Florian Lazăr Alexie (1938–2016 „Monumenta in fragmentis”
Galateea Contemporary Art presents 'Monumenta in fragmentis,' an exhibition dedicated to the important Romanian ceramic artist Florian Lazăr Alexie (1938–2016). The exhibition features works focused on figurative art and the female body.
"Alb pe Alb" Ii, broderii, dantele
An exhibition titled "Alb pe Alb" Ii at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, showcasing traditional Romanian embroideries and laces from the interwar period. It compares Romanian textiles with historical examples from Italy and England.
How to get thereMeta week
"Meta Week" is a film event at Cinema Europa dedicated to films that explore the nature of cinema itself. It promises a deep dive into the filmmaking process, directors, actors, and the realities behind the "Hollywood dream."
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