The Soviet circus was not just a form of entertainment, but a profound cultural phenomenon – one that transcended social and economic divisions, uniting communities through a shared spectacle. Through the project КИО / KIO, Andreea Ilie examines the architectural, artistic and socio-political significance of Soviet circus buildings, investigating their role as instruments of collective identity and ideological cohesion. In the Soviet cultural landscape, the circus functioned as an essential public space, encouraging inclusion and community engagement. Performances were meticulously designed to appeal to diverse audiences while reinforcing state narratives and cultivating a sense of collective pride. Through an interdisciplinary approach, which includes sculpture and photography, КИО / KIO recontextualizes these structures, reflecting on their enduring legacy as spaces of artistic expression and social unification. The installation is an exploration of the power of shared spaces, reconsidering the circus not just as a relic of the past, but as a resonant symbol of collective experience and cultural memory. Andreea Ilie (b. 2001) is a visual artist, currently studying Photography and Videography at the National University of Arts in Bucharest. His artistic practice explores the relationship between architecture and the psyche, with a particular focus on socialist architecture. Using photography, ceramics and metal as his main means of expression, his works address themes related to collective experience and community. Her evocative images and sculptural interventions offer insight into the complexity of social structures, supporting spaces that promote unity. Through her works, the artist addresses themes such as fragmentation and isolation, inviting reflection on the power of collective action and the potential for social transformation.

In 2025, we are taking the CdRF educational program to a new stage, with very varied proposals that complement the Photography School, which has reached its 4th generation. By the way, stay tuned because we will soon launch the 5th edition of the School, a certified course for beginners that aims to guide you through the basics of photography and bring you to the point where you know what you want to photograph, why you want to photograph that thing/moment/person and why.   In April 2025 we are launching 2 workshops on developing black and white film and printing. The first is an introduction to the developing process and the second is 1-on-1 and teaches you the processes of enlargement, dodge and burn, printing, etc. It is a workshop suitable for anyone who takes photos on film and is interested in controlling the process all the way to the print or if you are simply curious about how things were done before Photoshop. In May 2025 we have a masterclass with Bogdan Gârbovan in which you will learn about what you can do with your photos – how to transform them into artistic works, how to present them further to gallery owners, curators, collectors, etc. During the course, Bogdan will also give an explanatory tour of the exhibition he will have at the same time at ours. It is a masterclass you need if you want to better understand how to sell art photography. In June we start an in-depth course in photographic project with Andrei Păcuraru. His students at the School of Photography know his concern for the photographic project; in short, he is the most suitable person to guide you and help you shed light on the tens of thousands of photos you have and that you don't know how to order and group. It is a suitable course if you want to take your photography from the level of snapshots and stand-alone images to the level of concept and photographic project. In September we invite you to the in-depth studio photography course . It will be intense and full of insights from Ionuț Staicu, a fashion photographer for the last 30 years and a product photographer for the last 5 years. It is a suitable course if you want to do commercial studio photography. In addition to these, we will soon launch others on the topic of fashion, conscious photography, writing, the art market circuit, etc. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to subscribe to the newsletter or follow us on Insta or Facebook.

We invite you to discover "Lingua Matrimonia Study No. 17" - the exhibition signed by visual artist and conceptual photographer Eliza Lupu, which will take place on March 20, at 6:00 PM, at Popa Tatu 68. "Lingua Matrimonia Study No. 17" represents a unique piece in an ongoing artistic process, in which each work is a fragment of a universal and spiritual search. Eliza Lupu explores the human body through the lens of the camera, capturing the purity, impurity and strangeness of reality. Her art approaches the body both as a symbol and as an archive of memory, beyond conscious thought. The underlying themes of his works include sexuality, intimacy, and love, and natural landscapes become extensions of the body, where the physical and the spiritual intersect. "Each of us is, at this moment, part of history" is a central thought that shines through in every photograph. Come explore a personal and sensitive perspective on the human body in contemporary art. We open our doors on March 20, at 6:00 PM, Popa Tatu Street 68.

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About the project The "Photography Resource Center" project started from the desire to support the development and professionalization of the photographic community in Romania, at the moment there is a lack of community management and representation structures. Perhaps the biggest challenge of a freelance photographer is the fact that he has to be an artist, manager, salesman, PR and sometimes an accountant at the same time. In the case of amateur photographers, the challenge lies in the lack of finality of the artistic act and in the difficult process of entering the market. The public of events dedicated strictly to photography is a niche and relatively small one. Thus, the project proposes the creation of a photography resource center, which, in addition to a dedicated space, will offer educational programs, professional development programs, artistic events and products, and support services for professional photographers; the beneficiaries of the project will be the center's team, 2 visual artists, 158 professional and amateur photographers, 1215 event participants, 3 talented young people and 3 photographers from Norway. The role of the photography resource center is to connect photographers with each other, and photographers with other professionals in other fields. It also wants to be a nursery where amateur photographers can develop, to be able to take the step towards professionalization. Last but not least, the general objective is to become the most important photo resource center in Romania by developing a management structure for the community of photographers in Bucharest and in the country. The specific objectives aim at: The development of a photo resource center in Bucharest which, by the end of the project, will offer a comprehensive range of resources and services for Romanian photographers, thus contributing to the professionalization and artistic development of the community and Increasing the access of at least 158 photographers to professional development programs and at least 1215 people to artistic events by the end of the project, helping to increase access and diversify cultural products. The project activities include the development of the center in the first year of implementation (mentoring for the team, organizing the space and the program) and the organization in the second year of a series of programs and events including workshops, courses, masterclasses, exhibitions, etc. The center will provide the following resources: --Physical resources – library equipped with books and photo albums, computers with specific software for photo processing, workspaces and at least one fully equipped photo studio; --Resources to facilitate skills development – authorized courses, photography workshops, masterclasses and portfolio assessments, discussions and information transfer opportunities for professional and amateur photographers; --Resources for promoting photographers – exhibitions, author photography sales events and creative residencies. The partner from Norway - Morten Bruun - will be actively involved in the construction of the center and the services offered, providing lecturers and mentors from Norway, communicating the project in Norway and supporting the development of the center. The results of the project are 3 jobs, 1215 participants in cultural activities, 1 SME supported, 7 professionals with skills/expertise developed at the workplace, 22 contemporary art activities supported and the strengthening of bilateral collaboration. The Photography Resource Center project is financed by the EEA Grants 2014 - 2021 within the RO-CULTURE Program. ..... The EEA Grants represent the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway towards a green, competitive and inclusive Europe. There are two overall objectives: reduction of economic and social disparities in Europe, and to strengthen bilateral relations between the donor countries and 15 EU countries in Central and Southern Europe and the Baltics. The three donor countries cooperate closely with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). The donors have provided €3.3 billion through consecutive grant schemes between 1994 and 2014. For the period 2014-2021, the EEA Grants amount to €1.55 billion. More details are available on: www.eeagrants.org and www.eeagrants.ro . RO-CULTURE is implemented in Romania by the Ministry of Culture through the Project Management Unit. The Programme aims at strengthening social and economic development through cultural cooperation, cultural entrepreneurship and cultural heritage management. The total budget amounts to almost 34 million EUR. For more details access: www.ro-cultura.ro