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The third edition of our annual Salon of Romanian-American Artists marks a true milestone as we present, for the first time, an exhibition devoted to Romanian-Canadian visual creativity. This project highlights the diversity of contemporary sensibilities by showcasing a group of five artists – Mona Ciciovan, Cătălin Domniţeanu, Carmen Smutneac, Costin Tuţă, Vasile Trif, and the late Ecaterina Pascaluta known as Ica Pas (1931-2020) – who explore the concept of "antisymmetry”, inviting a reflection on the artistic dialogue between two cultures, Romanian and Canadian, while at the same time underlining the creative contrasts and merging differences between the two respective identities. The works engage viewers in a conversation about the exhibition’s overarching themes, fostering fresh understandings of, and new perspectives on, contemporary realities.

Each of the five artists contribute their own interpretations of physical, metaphysical, spiritual, social, and existential themes, offering insights into the complexities of human experience. Their works—ranging from thought-provoking sculptures to captivating paintings—highlight both individual and collective narratives shaping the way we understand the world today and promise to forge connections across different viewpoints and lived experiences. Join us on this artistic journey and immerse yourself in the richness of these creative expressions, reflecting, in the process, on your own perceptions.

The exhibition is organized by The Romanian Cultural Institute in New York and runs at the Brâncuşi Gallery in Midtown Manhattan from October 18 through November 8, 2024.

THE SALON OF THE ROMANIAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS is a permanent program of the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, launched in 2022, which aims to promote the works of contemporary North-American artists of Romanian origin and showcase the creative vitality of the Romanian-American artistic community.

Antisymmetric / Romanian-Canadian Perspectives in Contemporary Art
Featuring: Mona Ciciovan, Cătălin Domniţeanu, Carmen Smutneac, Costin Tuţă, Vasile Trif, and the late Ecaterina Pascaluta known as Ica Pas (1931-2020)
October 18 – November 8, 2024
Opening: October 18, 2024 @ 7 PM

BRÂNCUṢI GALLERY
Romanian Cultural Institute
200 East 38th Street, New York City, NY 10016
Gallery Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday