#19Februarie. Geniul creator Brâncuși, celebrat la Craiova

On the 149th anniversary of the birth of the great Oltenian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, the entire cultural community in Craiova has planned a multitude of events, intended to pay tribute to the creative spirit of the one who made the stone sing for humanity. Here are the events we will be able to enjoy next week: 

- The extraordinary concert "Pasărea Măiastră", February 19, "Marin Sorescu" National Theater

The Dolj County Council and the Oltenia Philharmonic are organizing, for culture lovers, "Pasărea Măiastră", an extraordinary show that will take place on Tuesday, February 19, in the Great Hall of the "Marin Sorescu" National Theater. The event brings to the stage soprano Irina Baianț and cellist Adrian Naidin, together with the Oltenia Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Radu Zaharia, directed by Laurențiu Tudor. The concert comes with a program inspired by the repertoire of Maria Tănase, the artist who enchanted Brâncuși: “When I listen to you, whatever you call me, Mărie, I would be able to carve a Master Bird for every song of ours!”. Access to the event will be by invitation, within the limit of available seats. These can be picked up at the box office of the “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre. 

- “Brâncuși and the Romanian Avant-garde” – February 19-March 19, “Constantin Brâncuși” Center

We cannot talk about Brâncuși without correlating him with other artists from the Romanian Avant-garde, and therefore the exhibition organized by the Craiova Art Museum, in collaboration with the “Dada” Gallery in Bucharest and the “Constantin Brâncuși” Technological High School in Craiova, sheds light on the sculptor’s relationship with other artists in the context. Curated by Cătălin Davidescu, the exhibition is a form of contextualization of Constantin Brâncuși’s personality that generates, in this way, both the understanding of his creation and of Romanian art from a universal perspective. This perspective of exhibition approach is a premiere in Romania, with the aim of directing the public’s curiosity towards lesser-known aspects of his artistic existence. 

- The play "Șurubul de teasc", February 19, 12:00, "Constantin Brâncuși" Center

The action in "The Screw of the Press" takes place in a setting that suggests the place where Constantin Brâncuși lived and created during the longest period he spent in Paris: his studio at L' Impasse Ronsin Street, no. 11, in the Montparnasse neighborhood. It is, in fact, a re-editing of Brâncuși's universe through his own words, in imaginary contexts that also bring together Maria Tănase and Nicolae Titulescu. The sound universe is made up of a selection of original works by composer Gabriel Basarbescu, made by him himself. The resemblance between actor Corneliu Jipa from the "Tony Bulandra" Theater in Târgoviște and Constantin Brâncuși, not only physical but also, perhaps, vocal, is striking. He plays this role alongside actress Oana Marcu in the role of Maria Tănase and actor Laurențiu Stratan in the role of Nicolae Titulescu. Public access is free.

The "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library begins the series of cultural events dedicated to Brâncuși earlier, preparing several exhibitions and workshops.

- Book exhibition "Brâncuși-the man and the artist", February 17-February 21, "acad. Dinu C. Giurescu" Hall;
- Interactive workshop and educational games "Let's discover Brâncuși", February 17, 10:30, with students of the "Ștefan Velovan" National College, "acad. Basarab Nicolescu” Hall;
- Educational workshop “About Brâncuși in words and images”, February 17, 1:00 p.m., with students of the “Mihai Eminescu” Gymnasium, Mediatheque/American Corner Hall;
- Educational workshop “About Brâncuși in words and images”, February 18, 2:00 p.m., with students of the “Ștefan Velovan” National College, Mediatheque/American Corner Hall;
- Online interactive workshop “People who changed the world: Constantin Brâncuși”, February 19, 9:00 a.m., with students of the Podari Gymnasium;
- Painting Exhibition Opening, February 19, 4:30 p.m. Exhibiting members of the “Constantin Brâncuși” Craiova Plastic Artists’ Circle, Exhibition Hall, “Aman” Building. 

At the same time, the Museum of the Book and Romanian Exile has also prepared several events that explore and reveal the immense personality of Constantin Brâncuși.

- „Forms, Concepts and Synchronism in the Work of Constantin Brâncuși”, February 18-19, 2025, a debate about the sculptor's life and work, through a journey from biography to deciphering his work and its valences, while also emphasizing the echoes that his art has in contemporary times;
- Opening of the exhibition "Constantin Brâncuși in the Collections of the Museum of the Book and Romanian Exile", February 18, 10:00;
- Screening of the documentary film "Constantin Brâncuși, Between Earth and Sky, On the Path of Souls”, from 11:00, with the participation of students of the 9th grade A from the National Economic College “Gheorghe Chițu”;
- The tribute artistic workshop “Contemporary Approaches and Dimensions of Brâncuși’s Work”, February 19, 10:30. 

According to his own words, Constantin Brâncuși was born for the second time in Craiova. Here, he is reborn day after day, year after year, and we invite you to enjoy with us everything that he means! #CraiovaOfBrâncuși

Photo: Consiliul Județean Dolj, Centrul Constantin Brâncuși | Facebook, Muzeul Cărții și Exilului Românesc | Facebook, Biblioteca Judeteana Alexandru & Aristia Aman Craiova | Facebook