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Ion Andreescu, one of the most sensitive and profound artists in Romanian painting, was born on February 15, 1850, in Bucharest, as the first of seven children of Andrei Dobrescu and Anastasia Pencovici. Coming from a modest family but with a deep respect for education, young Ion showed early signs of exceptional skill in drawing and visual observa...

Zavaidoc, who became an emblematic name of interwar Romanian lăutărească music, was one of the most powerful voices that shaped the country’s musical culture. Born in Pitești on March 8, 1896, under the real name Marin Teodorescu, the artist grew up in a family where music had been passed down for generations. Origins of an extraordinary talentHis...

Few artists have captured the hearts of Romanians as Nae Leonard did, famously known as the “Prince of Operetta.” At the height of his fame, women across the country adored him with an almost feverish passion. From schoolgirls to married women, all kept a photograph of his smiling face under their pillows. He was a true symbol of elegance, masculin...

Masterpieces such as The Painter and His Model Outdoors (1963) by Pablo Picasso and Capriccio with Gothic Church and Lagoon (c. 1720–1721) by Il Canaletto can be seen starting Thursday in a new Art Safari exhibition, The Charm of Antiquity: Art treasures from the Intesa Sanpaolo collections.Other major names featured in the exhibition include Giova...

The International Ballet Gala Balanchine’s Legacy, one of the major cultural events of early 2026, will take place on February 11 on the stage of Sala Palatului in Bucharest. The performance will be a high-profile tribute to the choreographic genius of George Balanchine, regarded as “the father of American ballet” and one of the most defining figur...

Camil Ressu is considered one of the most important Romanian painters of the 20th century and undoubtedly one of the most valuable representatives of realism in national art. Throughout his life, he managed to capture in his paintings both the beauty and the hardships of everyday life, focusing on people, their labor, and their deep connection to t...

In September 2025, 206 years passed since the birth of one of the most important Romanian writers of the 19th century, Nicolae Filimon. Born on September 6, 1819, in Bucharest, he was the third of five children of Priest Mihai Filimon, parish priest of the Church of Enă, and Maria. Coming from a family deeply connected to the church and local tradi...

On Wednesday, November 5, at Cărturești Verona Bookstore, Nemira Publishing House launched “Din Priviri” (Through Glances), a collection of essays and photographs signed by communication expert Mihaela Nicola. The author’s fifth title presents an original compilation of “chic texts and barefoot photographs”, crafted as a deeply personal journey thr...

On November 5, 2025, Romania lost not only a legendary coach but also a symbol of elegance and dignity in sport: Emeric Ienei. He was 88 years old and had lived a life that could be told like a movie, one about performance, passion, sacrifice, and above all, love. Beyond trophies, matches, and glory, Ienei experienced a romantic story that captivat...

Anton Pann is today one of the emblematic names of Romanian culture, known for the diversity of his talents: he was a composer, folklorist, poet, printer, teacher, and creator of popular literature. Although his life was closely connected to Râmnicu Vâlcea, where he worked as a music teacher and church singer, his origins lie beyond the present bor...