Constantin Brâncuși continues to inspire new generations of artists and foster cultural dialogue across borders. Against this backdrop, a new cultural project, Un-hidden Connections, co-funded by the Romanian Cultural Institute through the Cantemir Programme, will bring to Belgrade a series of cultural activities dedicated to reinterpreting the sculptor’s work and legacy through urban art.
The project features an exhibition, two debates, two creative workshops and two multidisciplinary performances, offering the Serbian public a contemporary perspective on how cultural heritage can be rediscovered through contemporary artistic practices.
The exhibition showcases 14 works of urban art created in Romania by the artists Brothers of Light, Endo, Irlo, Kero, Lucian Hrisav, Meri the Zu, Obie Platon, Ocu, Ortaku, Sweet Damage Crew and Vhils, which draw on the sculptures, symbols and concepts developed by Constantin Brâncuși. The 18 panels on display are accompanied by curatorial texts explaining the links between the artistic interventions and Brâncuși’s work, highlighting how cultural heritage continues to inspire contemporary creation in public spaces.
The project includes two debates that bring together cultural managers, researchers, and artists from Romania and Serbia. The first debate, on the theme „Why Constantin Brâncuși matters today: Reinterpreting cultural heritage through European street art practices”, features Cristina Popa, Andrei Racovițan, Ljiljana Radošević, Aleksandar Djalek Đorđević and Jelena Popović Đorđević as guests. The second, ” Representations of Brâncuși and his works in contemporary urban art in Europe”, brings together the artists LUNĂ, Pisica Pătrată, Jana and TKV.
The participatory aspect of the project is complemented by two creative workshops led by Romanian artists Alexandru Ciubotariu (Pisica Pătrată) and LUNĂ, who will explore, alongside participants, the influence of Brâncuși’s work on contemporary art, from the Monumental Ensemble in Târgu Jiu to the motifs found in his sculptures.
The cultural activities will include two multidisciplinary performances organised in collaboration with musicians from Serbia, in which live painting sessions will interact with DJ sets, creating an artistic experience that blends visual art, music and cultural heritage.
Through this project, Romania and Serbia are strengthening their European cultural dialogue, demonstrating that Constantin Brâncuși’s work remains a living source of inspiration, capable of generating new forms of artistic expression and connecting communities through the universal language of art.
SCHEDULE
Friday 4 – Friday 18 September
– Exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia (2 weeks)
Friday 4 September
– Opening
– Debate with cultural managers: Cristina Popa (RO), Andrei Racovițan (RO), Ljiljana Radošević (RS), Aleksandar Djalek Đorđević (RS) and moderator Jelena Popović Đorđević (RS)
– Live performance with Pisica Pătrată + guest DJ (Serbia)
Saturday 5 September
– Workshop 1 with Pisica Pătrată
– Workshop 2 with LUNĂ
Sunday 6 September
– Debate with artists: LUNĂ (RO), Pisica Pătrată (RO), Jana (RS) and TKV (RS)
– Live performance with LUNĂ + guest DJ (Serbia)
Learn more about the project and book your place in the workshops here.
This project is cofinanced by the Romanian Cultural Institute through the Cantemir Programme – a funding framework for cultural projects intended for the international environment.
The Romanian Cultural Institute cannot be held responsible for the content of this material.
Partners: Asociația Kruna (Street Art Belgrade)
Media partners: feeder.ro, digitizArte.ro, Un-hidden Romania, BSBSA (Belgrade Sofia Bucharest Street Art), Igloo, IQads.ro, La pas prin Brașov, Munteanu, PRwave, Revista Atelierul, Zeppelin, Ziarul Pozitiv
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