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 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,

European Poetry Festival Thu 03 Jul | Norwich This summer, Romania-based Moldovan-Bulgarian poet Lena Chilari makes her UK stage debut at the 8th edition of the European Poetry Festival. Lena Chilari , a Romania-based Moldovan-Bulgarian spoken word artist and performer, took to the stage in Norwich and Liverpool, for this year’s European Poetry Festival (EPF), delivering powerful bilingual performances in front of full-house audiences. At the beautif

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

A selection of remarkable films and illustrious guests Time & Location 30 Nov, 18:00 GMT – 04 Dec, 21:00 GMT Curzon Soho, 99 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5DY, UK About the event From 30 November – 4 December, the 20th edition of the Romanian Film Festival 20th Edition will unfold in London. The projections will take place at the prestigious Curzon cinema in Soho , and each screening will be followed by a Q&A session with well-known actors and directors, whose films are part o