Brâncuși 150: Brâncuși as Photographer – A Conversation

In 2026, marking 150 years since the birth of Constantin Brâncuși, a founding figure of modern sculpture, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London dedicates a special season of events to his life and work. The third event in the Brâncuși 150 series is organised in collaboration with Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery. It features a conversation exploring Brâncuși’s artistic identity as a photographer, with particular focus on the photographs of his own sculptures. The discussion will bring together two distinguished speakers with a deep interest in Brâncuși’s work: photographer and collector David Grob and art historian and researcher Jonathan Vernon. Together, they will reflect on the importance of photography within Brâncuși’s creative practice and on how the artist used the medium to shape the perception of his sculptural works.

This event takes place in conjunction with the presentation at Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery, London, of the first exhibition in the United Kingdom dedicated to Brâncuși’s…