Not one, but two special cultural events will mark the Night of Museums in the Česianu-Rakovica Palace. Art lovers will have the opportunity to admire the most important works signed by the national artist Nicolae Grigorescu, which reflect the most representative theme in the history of Romanian art – the “ox cart”, complemented by the works of modern or contemporary artists inspired by the great master who raised the rural world to the level of art – Stefan Lucian, Theodore Aman, Rudolf Schweitzer-Kumpena, Ludovic Bassarab, Ioan Statescu or Jean Cheller. The exhibition “Nicolae Grigorescu, a symbol for generations” is dedicated to the 185th anniversary of the national artist’s birthday on May 15, the date that marks the National Day of Nicolae Grigorescu in Romania.

Today, the “ox cart” remains the leitmotif of Romanian art, revealing itself each time as a separate form, but corresponding to the context proposed by each individual creator. Thus, art lovers present at the Cesianu-Rakovice Palace during the Night of Museums will have a unique opportunity to admire works that illustrate and convey the essence of a humble villager and rural life without complex numbers.

Along with the iconic works with oxen signed by both Nicolae Grigorescu and other generations of artists, in the exhibition dedicated to the Night of Museums and the National Day of Nicolae Grigorescu, the record of the Romanian art market – “Peasant with a Scarf” will be presented to the public, signed a national artist who received an award in 2018 for 340,000 euros at the autumn Artmark auction – 100 of the best great masters of Romanian art.

At the same time, those who step on the threshold of the Česianu-Rakovice Palace will have the opportunity to admire the “Wall of 1 million euros”, which unites the most valuable and important works of classical and modern art in the Dependent. shop de Artă. The heritage art section is represented by artist Nicolae Grigorescu, who signs the masterpieces Nomads and Spring in Brittany with a selling price of €60,300 each. The most important name in the contemporary segment is Adrien Genie, who signed Untitled, which sold for €150,750, as well as Bomb, which sold for €144,720. Both headliners were joined on the €1 million wall by classical artists Nicolae Tonica, Camille Ressu, Francisc Sirato and Josip Iser, as well as contemporaries Andrii Kadere and Georges Mazilu.

Program of the 19th Night of Museums at Palatul Cesianu-Racoviță, at ​​CA Rosetti, no. 5, is: Saturday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 14, 2:00 a.m.

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