“ROYAL” – Exhibition of Handmade Works
From August 4 to 31, the Stone Hall of the State Cultural Institute, Palace Cultural Center in Balchik will host the art exhibition ROYAL, organized by the Handmade Art Academy in Bucharest. The exhibition features handmade works of art created by Romanian artists, inspired by the life and personality of Queen Marie of Romania.
The exhibition presents a collection of garments designed by fashion designer Mioara Iofculescu, traditional costumes from the Academy’s heritage, jewelry collections created by Adriana Cîmpian, Victoria Semen, Magda Stan, and Juliana Șoaită, as well as a digitally reconstructed crown of the queen by Radu Iofculescu. The display is complemented by floral arrangements and decorations by Feudalia Peter and Lucramioara Anton, as well as collections of engravings and paintings signed by Mioara Iofculescu, Iulia Sasarman, Yanis Radu, and Valentina Butoi.
All exhibits are inspired by Queen Marie’s life and character, her royal spirit, distinction and nobility, and her strong sense of duty and responsibility.
"On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Queen Marie’s birth, we wanted to pay tribute to her through this exhibition, which recreates, in life-size, some of her clothing and jewelry, as well as the interior decorations and flowers she loved so much. This unique exhibition concept is the result of the dedicated work and exceptional collaboration of the participating artists." – Mioara Iofculescu, founder and president of the Handmade Art Academy Bucharest and curator of the exhibition.
The exhibition also includes books and albums dedicated to the queen, including three volumes of Daily Diaries edited under the supervision of academician Georgeta Filitti, as well as an album coordinated by historian Narcis Dorin Ion, General Director of the National Museum “Peleș” (Sinaia, Romania).
"Essentially, the ROYAL exhibition is a celebration of Queen Marie’s life: through the art of fashion design, engravings, jewelry, decorations, and special cultural events..." – Dr. Dalina Budescu, art critic and historian.
The Handmade Art Academy Bucharest is a non-profit organization, founded in 2021, dedicated to promoting Romanian artists, handmade art, and Romanian traditions.
ROYAL will be on display from August 4 to 31 at the Stone Hall of the Palace in Balchik.
Opening: August 4 at 16:00 in the Stone Hall.
You are warmly invited to attend!
