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

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

Lettre Internationale, Romanian Edition, Launches in London We have launched the latest issue of Lettre Internationale , a literary and cultural magazine published by the Romanian Cultural Institute. Acclaimed British authors Zinovy Zinik and Matthew Caley joined Lettre editor Adrian Mihalache to explore the concept of the "underdog" in significant works of universal literature. It was a short voyage into literary history! At the Romanian Cultural Institute in London , we

A Celebration of Voice, Myth, and Memory Enescu's music only: myth meets melody, the past speaks in the voice of the eternal present! A night to remember at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London , as we paid tribute to Romania’s greatest composer, George Enescu, marking seventy years since his passing. Enescu 70 offered a rare and richly textured encounter with the visionary artist whose music seamlessly blended Romanian folk traditions with European modernism. In partne

Launch of “Time, Death, and the Unspeakable Secret”, the third volume by Mircea Eliade in English translation, hot off the press from Istros Books! Journalist George Stanică moderated a conversation that explored Eliade’s cultural legacy and contemporary relevance. This was part of the launch event celebrating the publication of Mircea Eliade ’s book “Time, Death and the Unspeakable Secret”, recently published by Istros Books. 🗓️ When: Thursday 29 May, 7 pm 📍 Where: RCI Lon

"Journal of Joy" Launches in Belgravia UK launch of Nicolae Steinhardt’s “Journal of Joy”, the first official translation of the uplifting and revelatory Romanian classic. “This is the Journal of Joy , a joy founded on the Resurrection, unconquerable by the manifest powers of death. Now at last available in English, its joy can help transform the petty anxieties that beset us.” - Archpriest Andrew Louth, Professor Emeritus, Durham University. The launch of Nicolae Steinhardt

Joins The Academy of St Martin in the Fields in an Unmissable Concert Pianist Alexandra Dariescu is one of Romania’s brightest stars. We were thrilled to host the launch of her 9th album at The Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Born in Iasi, Alexandra Dariescu is a classical concert pianist, educator, mentor and producer. In recent years, she performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, from Albert Hall, Wigmore and Carnegie Hall to Concertgebouw and Musikverein, a

A symposium and piano recital celebrating the legacy of Paul Celan, 105 years after his birth. The Romanian Cultural Institute in London dedicated an entire day of events to the multifaceted, exceptional, and tragic personality of Romanian-born, internationally acclaimed French poet of the German language, Paul Celan , and his profound influence on contemporary art. The series of events, which included a symposium, a roundtable discussion, a piano recital, and a private view

on Literary Translation Our last event in Romania's programme at The London Book Fair brought together Romanian and British publishers and authors whose meaningful work in promoting international literature and cross-border dialogue across the years has made our world richer. Our guest speakers were Denisa Comanescu (Humanitas), Dan Pleşa (Vellant), Monique Charlesworth (Moth Books) and Neil Astley (Bloodaxe Books), in a conversation chaired by cultural manager, translator, a

An Evening with Award-Winning Poet Ana Blandiana We had a memorable evening celebrating the power of poetry to uplift, to make room for the light to fill the crevices of our lives. The highlight event of Romania’s participation in this year’s London Book Fair was dedicated to one of the country’s most revered literary figures, poet and activist Ana Blandiana. She was joined by the acclaimed British poet and biographer Fiona Sampson MBE FRSL, a long-standing supporter of Roman

The work of Constantin Brâncuși and UNESCO's World Heritage listing of his sculptural ensemble in Târgu Jiu (1937–38) last year! The Romanian Cultural Institute in London celebrated Brâncuși Day with a fantastic event dedicated to the great Romanian sculptor and the recent UNESCO listing of his sculptural ensemble in Târgu Jiu. The evening began with a welcome address from RCI London director Aura Woodward, followed by an insightful conversation that presented various British

The Case of Transnistria Holocaust Memorial Day takes place every year on 27 January. Last week, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London organised a profoundly moving and thought-provoking event to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Together with the Romanian Embassy in the UK and the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the UK, we set out to honour the memory of those who suffered during one of history’s darkest chapters. The evening featured the screeni

An event in celebration of Romania's National Culture Day RCI London hosted an unforgettable evening revisiting the history and charm of interwar Bucharest, in celebration of Romania's National Culture Day. ✨The event featured the Private View of the "Bucharest: Moving Maps" 🎞️ exhibition, organized in partnership with the Museum of Bucharest/ Muzeul Municipiului Bucureşti - Palatul Suțu, and a heart-warming 🎵concert of Romanian interwar music featuring the iconic melodies

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

We marked Valentine’s Day with a special event, The British Love Affair with Romania, a fantastic event unearthing some touching and daring love stories between Romanians and British over the centuries. Writer and historian Bronwen Riley unpacked real love stories for us, such as the one between Lady Arabella from the court of James I and Stefan Bogdan, pretender to the throne of Moldavia. Mary Grant fell in love with CA Rosetti and became a figure of the mid-1800s revolution

Remembrance Day The Romanian Cultural Institute in London was delighted to welcome many friends and new faces for an exceptional event commemorating International Holocaust Day. We screened the documentary “Memories from the Eastern Front” by Radu Jude and Adrian Cioflâncă, followed by an insightful conversation with Professor Dan Stone, Director of the Holocaust Research Institute, University of London and Adrian Cioflâncă, Director of the "Wilhelm Filderman" Center for the

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

British Council Romania and the Romanian Cultural Institute in London are excited to present to UK audiences Circular Catalysts, a documentary photography exhibition exploring themes of sustainability, craft, contemporary design, and local heritage. The exhibition presents objects, texts, sound and photographs captured by Ioana Cîrlig during five creative residencies where contemporary UK artisans were hosted by local organisations working with traditional craftspeople in rur