The Art of the Game,” the exhibition open at ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni, continues in November with a series of events for audiences interested in how video games are built, offering an expanded look beyond the main exhibition path.

Organized by ARCUB – the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Bucharest and curated by Elvira Lupșa, TAG offers a broad perspective on video games beyond entertainment: as a form of visual expression, as a complex technological product, and as a tool for education and communication between generations.

The free-access events scheduled for November bring dozens of professionals — artists, programmers, producers, and game designers from Romania — into direct dialogue with the public about the careers behind video games, the creative processes, the real challenges, and the global evolution of this industry.

Attendance is free, based on prior registration.

“In a context where national educational programs barely address the needs of young people interested in careers in game development, TAG acts both as a platform that increases visibility for this industry and as a real opportunity for empowerment through education adapted to the field’s current demands,” said Georgiana Toea, TAG EDU organizer and Community Builder at AMC Studio.

Event schedule

Art Day — November 20, 12:00–19:00

On November 20, The Art of the Game presents a visual and interactive program exploring how characters — and the worlds they inhabit — acquire form, identity, and motion. The sessions include live demonstrations and practical discussions with 2D and 3D artists from the industry.

Guest speakers:

•  Flavia Ghiță – Lead 3D Character Artist, AMC Studio
•  Daniel Vijoi – Lead 3D Environment Artist, AMC Studio
•  Alex Țilică – Concept Artist
•  Daniel Merticariu – Senior Character Artist
•  Marian Poiană – PhD candidate in Animation, Dean at Echo School

Topics range from 3D modeling and digital sculpting to animation techniques that breathe life into characters, as well as the challenges faced by concept artists in the era of AI.

Game Dev Days — November 27 & 28

Two days dedicated to the technical side, production, and programming in game development.

On November 27 and 28, the public gains access to an intensive program of presentations, panels, and case studies from behind the scenes of the game development industry. Speakers come from companies such as Amber, AMC Studio, Echo School, Tractor, Set, Go!, as well as independent creators.

Day 1 — November 27, 12:00–19:00
Eugen Sfîrlos – Transformation Program Lead, Keywords Studios
Miguel Casillas – Head of Engineering, AMC Studio
Tudor Turdășan – Tools Developer
George Cozma – Game Programmer
Maria Burtea – Game Programmer
Horea Trîncă – Co-founder, Lead Technical Artist, Tractor, Set, GO!
Aurelian Tălpășanu – Game Designer
Cătălin Pintilie – Technical Director

Day 2 — November 28, 12:00–17:30
Gabriel Stancu – Head of Studio, Amber
Tudor Turdășan – Tools Maker
Miguel Casillas – Head of Engineering, AMC Studio
Marius Gherman – Tech Director, Amber

In addition to the special events planned for 2026, the exhibition can be visited until March 1, 2026, Wednesday–Friday between 12:00 and 21:00, and Saturday–Sunday between 11:00 and 21:00, at Hanul Gabroveni.

“The Art of the Game” brings together works from visual art, sound, VR, video game history, and creations by Romanian developers. The project offers the general public a context to understand the complexity of game development, the cultural impact of games, and their intersections with education, technology, and the visual arts.

Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased via arcub.ro, Entertix.ro, and at the ARCUB box office (Gabroveni Street 50–53).