Art essays and curatorial commentaries



  • Sergiu Chihaia – The Remains of Tomorrow

    Sergiu Chihaia – The Remains of Tomorrow

    Ph. D. Sergiu CHIHAIA (b. 1982, Verejeni, Republic of Moldova) is a visual artist specializing in fashion. He graduated from the National University of Arts Bucharest and is currently a full-time faculty member in the Fashion Department at the same institution. He lives and works in Bucharest. His works have been featured in national and…

  • The Ethics of Perception and Touch(ing) in Artistic and Virtual Mediums 

    The Ethics of Perception and Touch(ing) in Artistic and Virtual Mediums 

    Translation provided by the author Published on: Revista de Științe Politice și Relații Internaționale Vol. XXI, Nr. 1/2024 Abstract. The text discusses the concept of ethics of touch in the Anthropocene from a theoretical perspective, highlighting how humans have influenced and how they continue to shape the world, especially through the digital space and the…

  • Eugen Vuțescu – The Aggregation States of Memory

    Eugen Vuțescu – The Aggregation States of Memory

    Eugen Vuțescu’s latest exhibition in Sibiu, titled “La opt etaje depărtare de lume” (English: Eight Floors Away From the World), presents a compelling perspective that originates from the simplicity of a singular focal point, evolving into a rich tapestry of significance for the mundane.  Hosted within the interior halls of the prestigious Brukenthal Museum in…

  • Nicola Samori – Figurate, Desfigurate, Re(con)figurate as a creative process

    Nicola Samori – Figurate, Desfigurate, Re(con)figurate as a creative process

    Nicola Samori, an Italian painter and sculptor, employs aggressive techniques to deconstruct classical art, creating dark, dramatic reinterpretations with a sacred aura. His work engages viewers by mimicking decay and fragmenting imagery, recontextualizing religious themes, and prompting contemplation and sensory engagement. Juxtaposing his artwork with classical masterpieces, Samori invites viewers to weave personal narratives, challenging…

  • Gabriela Tofan – Discourse About the Dynamics of Shame – The Immaculate and the Dirty Look + Interview with the Artist

    Gabriela Tofan – Discourse About the Dynamics of Shame – The Immaculate and the Dirty Look + Interview with the Artist

    In her most recent exhibition, Gabriela Tofan proposes to the viewer an interactive, multimedia discourse that revolves around shame from a feminist perspective. The artist challenges the norms with a unique sculptural design(…)