Europe Day 2026 was celebrated in London 🇪🇺✨🇷🇴 On the occasion of Europe Day, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London and Ambasada României în Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii şi Irlandei de Nord / The Embassy of Romania proudly represented Romania at the “Visit Europe in One Day” event, organised on Tuesday, 5 May, at Sinfonia Smith Square 🎶🏛️ by the European institutions in London, together with diplomatic missions and cultural institutes. The event celebrated Europe’

Last night, we were delighted to partner with Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery for a special event dedicated to Constantin Brâncuși as a photographer, held within the exhibition space showcasing remarkable works from David Grob’s collection. As the third event in our Brâncuși 150 Season, the conversation, introduced by RCI London director Aura Woodward and expertly moderated by art historian Dr. Jonathan Vernon, brought together an engaged audience and offered fresh perspectives on Br

Last night, at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London, we had the pleasure of hosting “Whispers of Seduction: Romania’s Orchids Revealed” — a truly unique project shedding light on a little-known fact: Romania is home to an extraordinary diversity of wild orchids, a hidden natural treasure that remains largely unknown to the public. Following her successful participation at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Orchid Show last week, researcher and photographer Nora

We had a wonderful time at the beautiful RHS - Royal Horticultural Society Garden Wisley yesterday, for the closing day of the popular RHS Orchid Show. 🌸 Researcher and visual artist Nora De Angelli presented a captivating glimpse into Romania’s wild orchids through a striking selection of photographs and an engaging talk attended by specialist horticulturists and a wider audience. Following a first successful day at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Orchid Show, where resea

The London Book Fair has just started and Romania participates for the 16th time. Romania's stand was officially opened by HE Laura Popescu, Romania's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, in the presence of HE Ruslan Bolbocean, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United Kingdom. Aura Woodward, Director of Romanian Cultural Institute in London said that the focus this year is Romanian literature as it is written, translated and published across languages, geographies and

Last Friday, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London hosted the second event in the Brâncuși 150 Season, an evening that also marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the remarkable women whose civic vision helped bring one of Romania’s most iconic artistic projects to life. The event explored the extraordinary role played by the women of Gorj County who commissioned Constantin Brâncuși’s monumental ensemble in Târgu Jiu, a sculptural tribute to the heroes of the Fir

Last week we had the joy of opening the Brâncuși 150 Season with an immersive multidisciplinary event - and what an evening it was! ✨ A full house and an incredibly enthusiastic audience filled our historic building at 1 Belgrave Square for a celebration that unfolded across music, visual art, technology, and reflection. The evening opened with welcoming remarks from RCI London director Aura Woodward, who introduced the Institute’s wider programme of events dedicated to this

At Europe House, we joined the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom and the European Parliament Liaison Office in London for “Come With Us! Democratic Transformations in Central and Eastern Europe after 1989” — a panel discussion and exhibition marking 35 years since Central and Eastern Europe’s transition to democracy. The conversation brought together the Ambassadors of Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Lithuania, who reflected on their countries’ e

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

A vibrant celebration of European languages! Yesterday, we were delighted to celebrate the European Day of Languages at Smith Square Hall , alongside our colleagues from EUNIC London – a vibrant network of EU member state cultural institutes and embassies, as well as the EU Delegation to the UK / European Union in the UK and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK / European Parliament in the UK. Throughout the afternoon, visitors explored stalls hosted by embass

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

Marie of Romania, Artist Queen. A Floral Conversation The first in our series of talks accompanying the exhibition “ Marie of Romania, Artist Queen ”, currently on view at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery , took place last week in the presence of an enthusiastic audience. Our inaugural guest speaker was the esteemed botanist Dr. John Akeroyd , one of the most passionate connoisseurs and champions of Romania’s extraordinary biodiversity. In a captivating talk int

A Floral Conversation Last night, we had the immense joy of opening the Romanian Cultural Institute in London’s flagship project of the year: a stunning floral art exhibition marking 150 years since the birth of Queen Marie of Romania, celebrating her artistic talent and remarkable cultural legacy. Hosted in the elegant setting of the Garrison Chapel , The King Foundation’s gallery in Chelsea, the evening brought together a vibrant audience — members of the diplomatic corps,

Romanian Contemporary Art at Its Best 35 years since the establishment of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University of Timișoara, celebrated in London! We had the absolute joy of opening CHASING LIGHT at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London, alongside Dr. Diana Andreescu , Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design at the West University in Timișoara (FAD UVT), and the two curators. The event was opened with a welcome address by RCI London director Aura Woodwa

Queen of Romania (1875-1938) EXHIBITION | TALK | THEATRE EDINBURGH 2-4 JULY, 2025 We were thrilled to launch our 👑 QueenMarie150 programme in Scotland. We proudly opened Her Royal Highness Princess Sophie of Romania ’s photography exhibition, “Of Stone and Steel: A Voyage into the World of Urbex”, at the French Institute. Distinguished photographic artist and great-granddaughter of Queen Marie, Princess Sophie, honoured us with her presence for a me

by Art Mirror Association at the London Design Biennale Experience Romanian cutting-edge design at this global event! The London Design Biennale took place from June 5 to 29, and the Cluj-Napoca-based NGO, Art Mirror, exhibited an innovative artistic installation this year, primarily made from CDs, aimed at bridging art, technology, and sustainable design, and promoting Romania through brand personalities. The installation made from recycled materials attracted all eyes and

on Permanent Display at RCI London celebrating the astonishing biodiversity of Romania in an event featuring artists, botanists and publishers Such a joy to have brought The Transylvania Florilegium, a breathtaking collection of rare Romanian flora, to 1 Belgrave Square! The 2-volume edition is now on permanent display in our gallery. ✨ Born from HM King Charles III's deep affection for Romania and developed over six years, this extraordinary work brought together some of the