A jubilee exhibition that brings together symbolic works signed by Constantin Brancusi, personal items of the great master, as well as new media experiences “AiBrancusi” and coffee with art are the elements that will define the National Constantin Brancusi Day at Cesiano-Rakovice Palace. on the weekend of February 18-19.
This weekend’s event allows you to discover the symbolic figure of Constantin Brancusi, the greatest Romanian artist of all time, and part of his artistic legacy, as well as fragments of his personal life. At the center of the exhibition in the Czesianu-Rakovice Palace is the portrait “Eve”, made by Constantin Brancusi during his second trip to Romania in 1937 for the construction of the monumental ensemble in Tirgu Giu. The drawing is unique, echoing the theme of his 1916 wooden sculpture Eve. The work also complements the portrait of Constantin Brancusi, made in Paris in 1932. Along with valuable portraits of the creation “Crocodile”, which is part of a series of studio experiments based on the motives of the famous sculptor. At the same time, two love letters are also on display between the father of modern sculpture, Constantin Brancusi, and one of the loves of the famous sculptor, Florence Meyer, an American modern dancer, also known for her passion for photography. The correspondence was carried on for two decades, as long as the impressive love story lasted, despite the age difference between them. Another impressive piece that will close the exhibition is a metal champagne cork Andrea with steel leaf printed “Torino Ballor”, made by Constantin Brancusi for the artist Natalia Dumitrescu.
“Brancusi promoted the idea that art can be universal and that it can serve as a common language for people of different cultures and nationalities.Following this example, we aim to popularize the symbolic figure of Constantin Brancusi, who significantly marked modern art and culture in general, being an example for contemporaries. Here at Palatul Cesianu-Racoviță, we have created not just an event to celebrate the 147th anniversary of the birth of the most important and innovative artist of the 20th century, but a real experience for discovery and live art. We will live Brancusi’s weekend under the sign of infinite love for the one who had the courage to revolutionize universal art.” – said Alina Paniko, Director of PR and Communications.
The National Constantin Brancusi Day at Cesiano-Rakovice Palace will end with a new media experience “AiBrancusi”. The @a10byartmark Instagram app lets you access an augmented reality filter for Constantin Brancusi’s portrait and a virtual quiz. Thus, visitors who step on the threshold of the Česianu-Rakovice Palace will have a symbolic memory of the National Day of Constantin Brancusi in digital format.
The whole experience at Palatul Cesianu-Racoviță will be complemented by original Artmark coffee, accompanied by illustrations by the artist Andrej Kostake and traditional quotes by Constantin Brancusi. Coffee with art will accompany visitors to the exhibition at Palatul Cesianu-Racoviță and bring that touch of inspiration characteristic of Brancusi’s work.
On Saturday and Sunday, Cesianu-Rakovice Palace turns into a place that combines the work and activities of Constantin Brancusi and contemporaries who love the artist’s work. The anniversary exhibition and tribute will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Source: Hot News
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