We were thrilled to celebrate The Queen Marie 150 Season together with the Romanian community in Kent and our British friends from Ashford, near Her Majesty’s birthplace at Eastwell and in the town that proudly hosts the only statue of Queen Marie in the UK. The event, organised in partnership with Ashford Borough Council , honoured the life and legacy of Queen Marie, highlighting her remarkable contributions to history, diplomacy, and cultural heritage. From the warm welco

Ioana Corduneanu follow signs and clues left by The Queen and translate her messages for contemporary audiences. We were thrilled to host designer and heritage advocate Ioana Corduneanu , founder of the Sewn Signs (Semne Cusute) movement, for a deeply engaging exploration of Romania’s textile arts through the lens of Queen Marie’s legacy. The event was opened with a welcome address by RCI London director Aura Woodward . In a talk that blended personal testimony with collecti

Dr. Shona Kallestrup will discuss Marie of Romania’s flower paintings within the wider context of her unusual designs. A truly special evening at The King’s Foundation’s Garrison Chapel Gallery last week, where we hosted the second of three gallery talks around the exhibition “Marie of Romania, Artist Queen”. Delivered by exhibition curator and art historian Dr. Shona Kallestrup (University of St Andrews), the talk offered a captivating insight into Queen Marie’s multifacet

Romanian innovation in design, featuring acclaimed designer Andra Clițan and her newest collection, “Jasmine Is a Lie”! On Sunday, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London opened its doors for a special event celebrating Romanian creativity and sustainable innovation in textile design, as part of the inaugural London Textile Month. The focus of the afternoon was “Jasmine Is a Lie”, the striking new collection by designer Andra Clițan (founder of MA RA MI), crafted with na

Romanian art, design, and music while exploring the history of a fantastic building! Contemporary art and textile art exhibitions, a recital, a talk on craftsmanship and regenerative fashion, as well as exciting (hi)stories about our architectural gem @ 1 Belgrave Square from 18 to 21 September | 11am - 5pm

Discover Romanian art, the history of the building, and Romania's 'Camino' - Via Transilvanica. Wed 18 Sept | Romanian Cultural Institute The Romanian Cultural Institute in London participated for the 13th consecutive year in this Open House Festival , which aimed to present the architectural heritage of the British capital. And this year, we focused on Romania's unique biodiversity. Visitors had the chance to explore our beautiful building and meet our special guest, Alin Us