“Continuous celebration — Paris on the map of artistic searches of Romanian artists”

On the eve of the spring equinox, a vernissage for the photo exhibition “Continuous celebration — Paris on the map of artistic searches of Romanian artists” took place in the heart of Tashkent. Organized by the Embassy of Romania in Uzbekistan, the exhibition presents reproductions of artworks from the Print Cabinet of the National Library of Romania.

The paintings offer viewers a visual journey through Paris, captured through diverse perspectives and expressed in a post-impressionist style.

The photo project features 20 works by thirteen artists, including Ion Valentin Anestin, Leon Biju, Elena Pîcă Brătescu Moisescu, Catul Bogdan, Ștefan Dimitrescu, Viorel Huși, Gheorghe Ionescu-Sisești, Iosif Iser, Sabina Negulescu Florian, Ion Petre Orleanu, Theodor Pallady, Constantin Petrescu Dragoe, and Rudolf Schweitzer-Cumpăna. 

As art history illustrates, Paris during that era was a global hub of creativity, attracting Romanian artists eager to immerse themselves in its vibrant atmosphere. Romanian art from the early 20th century captures this enchantment with France’s cultural allure.

Extended hours spent in museums, delving into theory and honing skills at academies, mingling in art cafés, and engaging in exhibitions and salons that drew collectors from around the globe contributed significantly to both creative and personal development.

Urban landscapes from this period depict an era when iconic landmarks like Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe coexisted with new symbols—the Eiffel Tower and the expansive boulevards that transformed Paris during the 19th and 20th centuries. 

Beyond their artistic value, these works also offer insight into how Romanian painters lived and created in France, highlighting the deep-rooted cultural ties between the Romanian and French peoples.

The exhibition will be open to the public at the French Alliance in Tashkent until March 28, 2025. Admission is free.