What's on in Bucharest24 Aug – 30 Aug 2026
3 things worth your time this week, picked from across the city.
Photographs by Constantin Brâncuși
This exhibition at MARe – Muzeul de Artă Recentă showcases vintage black-and-white photographs by Constantin Brâncuși. It covers his photographic career from 1906 to 1938, including works from his time in Paris and his Târgu Jiu ensemble.
Între realismul socialist și comunismul național
This exhibition at Palatul Suțu explores how artists responded to socialist realism and national communism in Romania. It examines themes of adaptation, marginalization, and the subtle introduction of authentic expression despite ideological constraints.
Duminica cu Lăutari / Taraful Frunză
Taraful Frunză performs traditional Romanian lăutari music, including old mahala music, horas, and sârbas, at Manasia Hub. The performance emphasizes acoustic sound to preserve traditional musical heritage.
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