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Updated 26 Oct, 08:46

until 1 NOV

Vicky Tsalamata. La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century

Exhibition · Muzeul de Arta Cluj-Napoca

The graphic art exhibition “La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century” presents works by Vicky Tsalamata on time and the human condition. It is curated by Dan Breaz.

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La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century

Exhibition

The exhibition “La comédie humaine. The Human Condition in the 21st Century” presents Vicky Tsalamata’s meditation on time and the human condition. The human silhouette is treated as a mirror of its age and society.

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until 2 DEC

Részegh Botond: Látod? · Vezi? · See? · Interferences 10

Exhibition · Interferences International Theatre Festival, Cluj

An exhibition by Részegh Botond at Cluj-Napoca Art Museum. It can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday.

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Archive

What has already happened here, from the venue’s own announcements.

25 Oct 2026
Expoziție Maxim Dumitraș: Absențe încercuite (sculptură)
Maxim Dumitraș, Mihai Pop (curator)
25 Oct 2026
În cărțile artei. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
Dumitru Gheață, Fülӧp Antal Andor, Gheorghe Ilea, Tóth Szűcs Ilona
14 Oct 2026
Întâlnire cu publicul. Anatomia unei expoziții: TERRA LUCIDA, Kancsura István | Radu Șerban
A public talk on the exhibition “Terra lucida” by Kancsura István and Radu Șerban, moderated by Lucian Nastasă-Kovács with curator Dan Breaz.
29 Sept – 11 Oct 2026
MEMORIA CULORII. Expoziție retrospectivă Rodica OLTEANU
The retrospective exhibition “Memory of Colour” presented about 90 works by Rodica Olteanu, including painting, graphic art and icons.
16 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
Florin Olari. TRANSCEND. Pictură, instalație și performance
Florin Olari’s exhibition “TRANSCEND,” curated by Ancuța-Lăcrimioara Chiș, included painting, installation and a performance by Vlad Sebastian and Alexandra Nuna.
10 Sept – 27 Sept 2026
DANA FABINI. Passing By
An exhibition by Dana Fabini, curated by Alexandra Sârbu, brought together works from diverse media, periods and registers under the title “Passing By”.
9 Sept – 27 Sept 2026
Belu-Simion Fainaru. The House from Cămărzana – Place of Absence
An exhibition by Belu-Simion Fainaru about the Jewish house from Cămărzana, moved to Cluj-Napoca, with works by Avital Bar-Shay and Or Fainaru.
8 Sept – 20 Sept 2026
Elekes Gyula. ÎnSEMNe. Expoziție de email
An enamel exhibition by artist Elekes Gyula, with works made from glass powder on copper supports through successive firings. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Harghita.
16 Aug – 13 Sept 2026
Cluj. Piețe, turnuri, reverii. Orașul Comoară în cărțile poștale - 130 de ani
A postcard exhibition curated by Gál Zsófia and Vatány Bíborka, with images from the Gergely Balázs and Bense Jenő collections of Cluj’s squares, streets and towers.
16 Aug – 6 Sept 2026
ERDÉLYI HELIKON 100. „Cercurile, cercurile – nu le părăsi.” – Dialogul dintre imagine
The exhibition “Erdélyi Helikon 100,” curated by Szebeni Zsuzsanna with Bordás Beáta and Portik Blénessy Ágota, included works from public, church and private collections. Organiser: Institutul Liszt, Sfântu Gheorghe; Asociația Centrului de Artă din Transilvania; Primăria Municipiului Sfântu Gheorghe.
15 Aug – 6 Sept 2026
ECOURILE SUFLETULUI. EXPOZIȚIE COMEMORATIVĂ GYÖRKÖS MÁNYI ALBERT
A commemorative Györkös Mányi Albert exhibition organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with EMKE, the Liszt Institute and Asociația Clujul Comoară, with paintings and graphic works. Organiser: EMKE – Casa Memorială „Györkös Mányi Albert”, Institutul Liszt și Asociația Clujul Comoară.
15 Aug – 6 Sept 2026
Expoziție comemorativă Cseh Gusztáv
A commemorative exhibition on Cseh Gusztáv, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Transylvanian Art Centre and Clujul Comoară Association, including ex libris works. Organiser: Centrul de Artă din Transilvania; Asociația Clujul Comoară.
24 Jul – 9 Aug 2026
Între memoria atelierului și cea a regimului
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with works from its collection and documents from the former Securitate archive, kept at CNSAS.
23 Jul – 9 Aug 2026
Culorile și luminile comune a două lumi
An exhibition of works by Ferenczy Júlia and Gy. Szabó Béla, curated by Ferenczy Miklós, with a musical moment by Arcadia Quartet. Organiser: Fuhrmann Ferenczy Anna și Ferenczy Miklós.
23 Jul – 9 Aug 2026
Thalassa, Thalassa. Ioana Crenguța Bursugiu
The painting exhibition “Thalassa, Thalassa” by Ioana Crenguța Bursugiu presented the sea as horizon, mirror, and memory.
15 Jul – 9 Aug 2026
Madarassy György Tamás – 39 + 1
The exhibition “39 + 1” by artist Madarassy György Tamás brought together works built through layers of colour, graphic interventions and textures.
15 Jul – 2 Aug 2026
Pulse of Life. Salon internațional de fotografie
An international photography salon organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with GPU and Asociația ArtImage, with works by 69 photographers. Organiser: Global Photographic Union (GPU); Asociația ArtImage Cluj-Napoca.
10 Jul – 29 Aug 2026
Expoziția internațională TERRA LUCIDA – Două lumi artistice care se valorizează reciproc: Kancsura István și Radu Șerban
An international contemporary art exhibition with works by Kancsura István and Radu Șerban, curated by Dan Breaz, including painting, drawing, object, digital print, installation and video. Organiser: SOKÓŁ Małopolskie Centrum Kultury.
2 Jul – 19 Jul 2026
MADARASSY ISTVÁN – MADARASSY ANDRÁS: PUTEREA SUFLETULUI
A joint exhibition by artists Madarassy István and Madarassy András, with goldsmithing works and paintings on sacred themes.
1 Jul – 19 Jul 2026
Expoziția Maestrul și discipolul - Vasile Kazar și Mircea Bochiș
A temporary exhibition of works by Vasile Kazar and Mircea Bochiș, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Baia Mare museum; it included 45 works by Kazar. Organiser: Muzeul Județean de Artă «Centrul Artistic Baia Mare».
26 Jun – 12 Jul 2026
ICONOFLUX. Pictură, Desen, Obiect, Fotografie
A group exhibition curated by Lina Țărmure at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, on sacred and profane imagery in contemporary art, with works by Horia Bernea and Ciprian Mureșan.
25 Jun – 12 Jul 2026
Muzeul păpușilor - ediția a 20-a
The “Puppet Museum” exhibition by Puck Puppet Theatre, in partnership with the Art Museum, included puppets and sets from “Trei cadouri fermecate”. Organiser: Teatrul de Păpuși „Puck”.
17 Jun – 9 Aug 2026
Arheologia Privirii: itinerarii vizuale între Flandra și Roma (sec. XVI-XVII). Pictură
A painting exhibition with works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, from anonymous Flemish landscapes to scenes near Rome by Gaspard Dughet and Jan Miel.
16 Jun 2026
James Joyce: cel mai complet original. Concert și dezbatere despre formele modernismului
A concert and debate on modernism organised by UBB Cultural with the Ana Silvestru Classics Foundation; Ana Silvestru played Le Sacre du printemps for solo piano. Organiser: UBB Cultural, în colaborare cu Fundația Ana Silvestru Classics.
4 Jun – 21 Jun 2026
Memoria Mundi. Expoziția Filialei Cluj a UAP România
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca branch of UAP, made with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with works on supports such as ceramic, glass and parchment. Organiser: Filiala Cluj-Napoca a UAP.
28 May – 7 Jun 2026
71 Young Artists
A collective exhibition coordinated and curated by visual artist Tatiana Alban, with over 100 works in graphic art, painting and mixed media by children and teenagers.
28 May 2026
Portretele unei întâlniri din 1945. Klara Szűcs, pictorița de la Auschwitz și Júlia Szilágyi, viitoarea scriitoare
An event about the encounter between Klara Szűcs and Júlia Szilágyi, with works Szűcs painted in Cluj after returning from Zittau and Júlia’s memoirs presented.
27 May – 14 Jun 2026
DE LA AMURG PÂNĂ ÎN ZORI. EXPOZIȚIE INTERNAȚIONALĂ DE ARTĂ. Artă contemporană poloneză
An international painting exhibition organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Arboretum Bolestraszyce, with works by 23 Polish artists. Organiser: Arboretum Bolestraszyce.
24 May 2026
PIAZZOLLA-105. Concert tango argentinian – pian și bandoneon
An Argentine tango recital dedicated to Astor Piazzolla, performed by Indrei Irina and Indrei Robert on piano and bandoneon.
23 May 2026
Festivalul european „Noaptea Muzeelorˮ, ediția a XXII-a
A European Night of Museums festival at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with six exhibition spaces, from the National Gallery to contemporary installations.
20 May – 31 May 2026
Expoziția Pânze, freamăt și șoapte
An exhibition on the traditional Transylvanian shirt, organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Arta Acului la Cluj, with over 40 shirts from Ardeal. Organiser: Asociația Arta Acului la Cluj.
9 May 2026
Johnny – Mr Jazz of Romania
A theatre play and film dedicated to Johnny Răducanu, with music by Michael Crețu; the monodrama was written by Mihai Ignat and performed by Mihai Bisericanu.
7 May – 24 May 2026
Sabin Nemeș (1924–1984)
A solo painting exhibition by artist Sabin Nemeș, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the opening in the Festive Halls of Bánffy Palace.
6 May – 14 Jun 2026
ARHETIPURILE FRUMUSEȚII în arta europeană din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about archetypes of beauty in European art, with works from the museum’s collection.
6 May – 24 May 2026
Dincolo de ceea ce se vede. Fotografie
A group photography exhibition organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with IAGA Contemporary Art, with works by Marcello Grassi, Nicola Vinci and Ștefan Bădulescu. Organiser: IAGA Contemporary Art.
2 May 2026
Culoarea, regândită: de la vizual la tactil în spațiul muzeal. Tudor Scripor
A presentation on the tactile alphabet of colors, created by Tudor Paul Scripor, with tactile cells that encode primary colors, secondary colors and non-colors.
30 Apr – 17 May 2026
Respirând Brâncuși, de la meșteșug la creație
An Arta pe rețetă event by the Proud To Be Romanian project, dedicated to Brâncuși, with painting and artisanal jewelry works. Organiser: Proud To Be Romanian.
30 Apr – 17 May 2026
TOPOGRAFII ALE URMEI. Salonul național al artiștilor din învățământul preuniversitar de artă
An exhibition of visual artists from art high schools in Romania, organised by Romulus Ladea Visual Arts High School, with a musical moment by canto-jazz students. Organiser: Liceul de Arte Vizuale „Romulus Ladea” Cluj-Napoca.
29 Apr – 24 May 2026
Flaviu SĂSĂRAN. Geografiile tăcerii. Pictură
A solo painting exhibition by artist Flaviu Săsăran, curated by Florin Gherasim, in the temporary exhibition rooms of Bánffy Palace.
15 Apr – 3 May 2026
Dan Curean. DIN INTIMITATEA JUXTAPUNERILOR
An exhibition of Dan Curean’s documentary photography project, based on 19 rolls of 8 mm film found in a Cluj attic.
8 Apr – 26 Apr 2026
FELEKI SZABOLCS. DAR. Expoziție de pictură
An exhibition of paintings by Feleki Szabolcs, curated by Dan Breaz, with a selection drawn from more than eighty works.
7 Apr – 26 Apr 2026
O CRONICĂ PENTRU POSTERITATE. Colecția Voica Foișoreanu și Romulus Guga
The exhibition “O cronică pentru posteritate” presented the Voica Foișoreanu and Romulus Guga Collection, donated by Sanda Foișoreanu, with 65 works and several hundred volumes.
2 Apr – 26 Apr 2026
ÁRKOSSY ISTVÁN. PLANETA STRĂINĂ. EXPOZIȚIE DE PICTURĂ ȘI GRAFICĂ
An exhibition of painting and graphic art by Árkossy István, “Planeta Străină”, opened in the Festive Halls on the upper floor of Bánffy Palace.
25 Mar – 19 Apr 2026
Ion Constantinescu. Expoziția Mit, Religie, Realitate. Pictură și sculptură
The exhibition “Myth, Religion, Reality” presented painting and sculpture by Ion Constantinescu, with works in oil on canvas, wood, marble and metal.
18 Mar – 5 Apr 2026
Vlad Bina/Adrian Grecu. Hybrid Pixels
A new media art exhibition by Vlad Bina and Adrian Grecu, curated by Dan Breaz, with panels of film frames and CGI and AI animations.
4 Mar – 15 Mar 2026
ROMÂNIA DIN SUFLETUL MEU. Expoziție de grup
A group exhibition organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Mihai Eminescu Cultural Centre, with painting and graphic works on saints and UNESCO sites in Romania. Organiser: Centrul Cultural Mihai Eminescu.
28 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
CÂND MATERIA DEVINE MEMORIE. Patrimoniu Restaurat
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum on restored heritage, with 30 oil paintings and a concept by Fruzsina Rauca-Bencze.
26 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Ecouri din sacralitate (IV)
A group exhibition curated by Cristina Sabău-Trifu, with works in painting, graphic art, engraving, sculpture, ceramics, textile, photography and digital art.
26 Feb 2026
ILEANA PETREAN-PĂUȘAN. Lansarea volumului Sculpturi în bobul de rouă
A launch for Ileana Petrean-Păușan’s poetry book Sculpturi în bobul de rouă, organised with the Sălaj County Centre for Culture and Art, included a musical intermezzo. Organiser: Centrul de Cultură și Artă al Județului Sălaj.
25 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
Colecția Vrâncean – Galeria călătoare
An exhibition of works from Nicolae Ioan Vrâncean’s collection, curated by Ioan Sbârciu, with artists including Gheorghe Anghel, Marin Gherasim and Corneliu Vasilescu.
25 Feb – 15 Mar 2026
DUPĂ BRÂNCUȘI. Expoziție de grup
A group sculpture exhibition organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with UAP Bucharest Sculpture Branch, curated by Reka Dup and Victoria Zidaru. Organiser: Filiala de Sculptură București a UAP.
11 Feb – 22 Feb 2026
LIVIU ALEXA. NOI SUNTEM APOCALIPSA. Expoziție de pictură
A painting exhibition by Liviu Alexa, “Noi suntem Apocalipsa,” with dystopian images such as robots baptizing children.
5 Feb – 22 Feb 2026
Expoziția „Confluențe. Artiști-profesori – profesori-artiști” 5 – 22 februarie 2026
Confluențe. Artist-teachers – teacher-artists was a UAD exhibition made with MACN, bringing together over seventy works by current teaching staff. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design (UAD).
4 Feb – 22 Feb 2026
Expoziția Anuală a Breslei Barabás Miklós, grupul de la Cluj
An annual exhibition by the Cluj group of the Barabás Miklós Guild, with works by painters, sculptors, graphic artists, photographers and ceramic, glass and textile artists. Organiser: Breasla Barabás Miklós.
30 Jan – 15 Feb 2026
Digital vs. Analog - The Art of Being.. Expoziție de artă digitală | Performance-uri | Tururi ghidate
A digital art exhibition organised by the German Cultural Centre Cluj-Napoca, with performances and interactive works responding to touch, movement or presence. Organiser: Centrul Cultural German Cluj-Napoca.
22 Jan – 8 Feb 2026
Expoziție retrospectivă Olajos István (1915–1944)
A retrospective exhibition of Olajos István, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Haáz Rezső Museum, with works from private collections. Organiser: Muzeul Haáz Rezső din Odorheiu Secuiesc.
15 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
RAMONA RAUS. Copila și Sfântul Soare. O poveste de dor adânc
A painting exhibition by Ramona Raus, with works inspired by the artist’s childhood in Zagra, on the Someșul Mare valley.
14 Jan – 1 Feb 2026
Paul Gherasim. Lumină și aer
An exhibition of paintings by Paul Gherasim, organised by Asociația Eleon, with rarely shown works from public and private collections. Organiser: Asociația Eleon.
23 Dec – 27 Dec 2025
Craciun 2025
A Christmas notice by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the message “Vă urăm Sărbători Fericite.”
11 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Expoziție personală Ágoston Zsolt (1958 – 2021)
A solo exhibition of painting, graphic work and objects by Sighișoara artist Ágoston Zsolt, curated by Florin Gherasim.
11 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Salonul Anual de Artă 2025
Salonul Anual de Artă 2025 was an exhibition organized by UAPR Cluj-Napoca Branch, with works in painting, sculpture, graphics, ceramics, photo-video and installation. Organiser: Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici din România (UAPR), Filiala Cluj-Napoca.
10 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
A.B.S.T.R.A.C.T.
The international contemporary art exhibition “A.B.S.T.R.A.C.T.”, curated by Ovidiu Petca and Iakob Attila, brought together 58 artists and 89 works.
10 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Palkó Ernő. UNDUIRE
Palkó Ernő’s exhibition “Unduire” brought together ceramics and graphic work, with drawings complementing the ceramic pieces.
26 Nov – 7 Dec 2025
IRINA PETRAȘ. EXPOZIȚIA DE-A CULORILE și lansarea volumului Poemele Transilvaniei
A painting exhibition by Irina Petraș, De-a culorile, with the launch of the anthology Poemele Transilvaniei and works made with a palette knife or fingers.
26 Nov 2025
Lansarea volumului Poemele Transilvaniei
The launch of the anthology “Poemele Transilvaniei”, a volume with 150 names of different ages from across Transylvania.
22 Nov – 29 Nov 2025
TURURI GHIDATE în expoziția „Maeștri ai învățământului superior artistic clujean. Primele decenii”
The Cluj-Napoca Art Museum held guided tours in the exhibition “Maeștri ai învățământului superior artistic clujean. Primele decenii”, with presentations in Romanian.
20 Nov – 7 Dec 2025
ÎN SERVICIUL ȘTIINȚEI ȘI SOCIETĂȚII TRANSILVANE. GALERIE DE PORTRETE
An exhibition organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Transylvanian Museum Association, with 15 oil paintings from the museum collection. Organiser: Asociația Muzeului Ardelean.
13 Nov – 30 Nov 2025
Expoziție | 100 Beste Plakate 23 // Cele mai bune 100 de afișe 23
An exhibition of posters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, organised by the German Cultural Centre Cluj-Napoca, with some works viewable as AR animations. Organiser: Centrul Cultural German Cluj-Napoca.
11 Nov – 30 Nov 2025
UAD 100, Maeștri ai învățământului superior artistic clujean. Primele decenii
An exhibition on masters of higher art education in Cluj, a UAD project made with MACN, with documents, photographs and works by artist-teachers. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca (UAD).
6 Nov – 23 Nov 2025
Expoziția “Meet my eyes”. Sculptură
The sculpture exhibition “Meet my eyes” presented works by nine UAD Cluj-Napoca students and alumni, curated by Kassandra Mihai.
5 Nov – 16 Nov 2025
ATELIER INTACT 2025. Bianca Balaban, Dana Acatrinei și Miruna Morțe
An exhibition organised by Fundația Culturală Intact with works by Bianca Balaban, Dana Acatrinei and Miruna Morțe; RAW Matter used biomaterials from plants, algae and organic waste. Organiser: Fundația Culturală Intact.
24 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Expoziția Ritual
The group exhibition Ritual brought together painting, photography, installation and object works by Cristian Codrea, Florin Gherasim, Greti Adrienne Papiu, Adrian Prykop and Mihail Sârb.
22 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
DEALUL MELCILOR LA 10 ANI
The exhibition “Dealul Melcilor 10 / Csigadomb 10” marked ten years of the Stana art camp, with 62 works by participating artists.
16 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Expoziție personală Ioana Iacob
A solo exhibition by artist Ioana Iacob, “Bloom and Doom,” curated by Bogdan Iacob, with paintings on joie de vivre and angoisse de mort.
16 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
ÎNTÂLNIRI CERAMICE Cluj 2025
A contemporary ceramics exhibition organized by a group of Cluj artists, with works by 43 participating artists. Organiser: un grup de artiști clujeni.
9 Oct – 19 Oct 2025
Expoziție personală Dumitru Ivan
A solo exhibition by artist Dumitru Ivan, curated by Iakob Attila, with works on female anatomical forms and the dynamics of bodily movement.
1 Oct – 12 Oct 2025
Soldații II. Expoziție personală Ritli Róbert Roland
A solo exhibition by artist Ritli Róbert Roland, curated by Kis-Pállukács Hajnal, with the soldier as a visual motif and symbol.
30 Sept – 12 Oct 2025
Un pic de ordine în haos: Caricaturi de Vasile Dub
An exhibition of caricatures by Vasile Dub at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the launch of his book “Paratrăsnete pe sinagogi? Și alte capricii”.
11 Sept – 5 Oct 2025
E timpul prieteniei, 70 +. Expoziție colaborativă. Liviu Mocan împreună cu 77 de oameni creativi
An anniversary exhibition by Liviu Mocan, curated by Andrada Lolu and Florin Gherasim, with 77 four-handed works made with 77 friends.
10 Sept – 28 Sept 2025
Expoziție jubiliară Jutta Pallos-Schönauer
A jubilee exhibition dedicated to artist Jutta Pallos-Schönauer, curated by Kis-Pállukács Hajnal and Christine Pallos, with works inspired by Transylvania.
10 Sept – 5 Oct 2025
OCTAVIAN COSMAN. PORȚILE VEȘNICIEI
A retrospective exhibition by artist Octavian Cosman, curated by Dan Breaz, with painting, sculpture and graphic works.
9 Sept – 28 Sept 2025
PEISAJ ULTERIOR. Expoziție personală Cosmin FRUNTEȘ
A painting exhibition by Brașov artist Cosmin Frunteș, shown in the temporary exhibition rooms on the ground floor of Bánffy Palace.
17 Aug – 5 Sept 2025
BREASLA BARABÁS MIKLÓS 1930–2025
The Breasla Barabás Miklós exhibition, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Breasla Barabás Miklós and Asociația Clujul Comoară, included over 400 works. Organiser: Breasla Barabás Miklós, Asociația Clujul Comoară.
24 Jul – 10 Aug 2025
Expoziție personală Valentin Codoiu
A solo painting exhibition by Cluj artist Valentin Codoiu, curated by Florin Gherasim, in the Festive Halls of Bánffy Palace.
23 Jul – 10 Aug 2025
Fany Singer. Fugit Irreparabile Tempus. Grafica unei deveniri ireversibile
An exhibition of graphic work by artist Fany Singer, curated by Horațiu Cristea, with pieces on time using shadows, an hourglass and clocks.
23 Jul – 10 Aug 2025
Johann A.G. Baloghy. EPG|25 – Essentials Through Photo - Graphics
A solo exhibition by artist Johann A.G. Baloghy, with photography, graphic works, and digital art, curated by Iakob Attila.
23 Jul – 10 Aug 2025
Sinteză 120 - Gy. Szabó Béla (1905-1985)
The exhibition “Synthesis 120” by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, made with Miklós Ferenczy, brought together paintings, drawings and woodcuts by Gy. Szabó Béla.
12 Jul – 19 Jul 2025
Expoziția „RADU ȘERBAN. INTERVAL”. Concursul „Privește, gândește, scrie!”
An exhibition of painting and drawing by Radu Șerban, paired with the contest “Privește, gândește, scrie.”, with essays on the works’ themes. Organiser: Asociația Culturală Continuum.
11 Jul – 27 Jul 2025
Muzeul Păpușilor – ediția a 19-a. Povești cu prințese și prinți...
A Puppet Museum exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and Puck Puppet Theatre, with puppets and sets from Cinderella. Organiser: Teatrul de Păpuși „Puck”.
3 Jul – 20 Jul 2025
STOP CADRU! IDEEA – Dialoguri cu un „copil interior adult”. Expoziție personală Emilia Chirilă
A solo exhibition by Emilia Chirilă, exploring ceramics, glass, related visual arts and the creative process within an eco-cultural approach.
2 Jul – 20 Jul 2025
Călătorii pe meleaguri reale și imaginare. Expoziție Arnold Gross
An Arnold Gross exhibition organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with a selection from the Arnold Gross Gallery archive in Budapest.
2 Jul – 20 Jul 2025
Spiridușul fotograf. Expoziție personală Thomas Poledna
A solo photography exhibition by Thomas Poledna, “Spiridușul fotograf”, with images of Cluj’s urban space and its inhabitants.
25 Jun – 20 Jul 2025
Radu Șerban. Interval
A solo painting exhibition by Radu Șerban, accompanied by the catalogue “Interval”, published by Editura Caiete Silvane.
24 Jun – 6 Jul 2025
Cămașa tradițională – Arc peste vremi
An exhibition on old traditional shirts, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Cluj Folk Craftsmen Association, with support from collector Ioana Fărcaș. Organiser: Asociația Meșterilor Populari Clujeni.
13 Jun – 22 Jun 2025
Chipurile Mariei. Regina tuturor românilor. O expoziție subiectivă
A touring exhibition by Fundația Inovații Sociale Regina Maria and Enayati Medical City, with objects, images, books and manuscripts from Dr. Wargha Enayati’s archive. Organiser: Fundația Inovații Sociale Regina Maria și Enayati Medical City.
13 Jun – 22 Jun 2025
Greatest Clicks. Fotografii: Hajdu Tamás
Greatest Clicks was an exhibition of photographs by Hajdu Tamás, a visual chronicle of present-day life in Romania. Organiser: Festivalul Internațional de Film Transilvania (TIFF).
13 Jun 2025
Lansarea volumului bilingv Antologia poeziei galiciano-portugheze, secolele XII-XIV
A launch of the bilingual volume “Antologia poeziei galiciano-portugheze, secolele XII-XIV” at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
13 Jun – 22 Jun 2025
„PLECAT” – migranții români. Expoziția de fotografie documentară
A documentary photography exhibition by photographer Cosmin Bumbuț and journalist Elena Stancu, with images and reportage fragments from 12 European countries. Organiser: Festivalul Internațional de Film Transilvania (TIFF).
11 Jun – 12 Jun 2025
Festivalului Național de Literatură (FestLit Cluj 2025)
The FestLit Cluj National Literature Festival, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Cluj branch of the Writers’ Union, included a recital by over 30 Romanian and Hungarian poets. Organiser: Filiala Cluj a Uniunii Scriitorilor.
4 Jun – 22 Jun 2025
ÎN CĂRȚILE PICTURII
An exhibition curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, with works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, including artists such as Tasso Marchini and Aurel Ciupe.
4 Jun – 22 Jun 2025
UNGHIUL DREPT. Expoziție personală Iurie Cojocaru
Unghiul Drept was a solo exhibition by artist Iurie Cojocaru, shown in the temporary exhibition rooms of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
29 May – 11 Jun 2025
76 Young Artists
The exhibition “76 Young Artists”, curated by Tatiana Alban, brought together works and installations by 76 children aged 5 to 17.
24 May – 25 May 2025
WEEKEND LA MUZEUL DE ARTĂ
A Cluj-Napoca Art Museum event with visits to the National Gallery and exhibitions by Iacob Coman, Chloé Silbano, and UAD students.
22 May – 8 Jun 2025
AERUL CRUD AL DIMINEȚII
A group exhibition of UAD Cluj-Napoca students, organised by MACN with the Centre of Excellence in Artistic Creation, with works by 30 students. Organiser: Centrul de Excelență în Creația Artistică al Universității de Artă și Design (UAD) din Cluj-Napoca.
14 May – 31 May 2025
CONTRA-DICȚII. Expoziție personală de pictură Iacob Coman
The solo painting exhibition “Contra-Dicții” presented recent works by artist Iacob Coman, curated by art critic Mircea Oliv.
13 May – 31 May 2025
O remodelare temporară a lumii. Chloé Silbano. pictură, obiect, video
An exhibition of painting, object and video by French artist Chloé Silbano, curated by Cristian Nae, about water as a sacred element and daily activities. Organiser: Borderline Art Space prin Asociația Culturală AltIași.
6 May – 18 May 2025
BALÁZS LÁSZLÓ: GRAVURĂ ÎN PIELE
An exhibition of leather engravings by Balázs László, with a presentation of the artist’s catalogue published by Editura Művelődés.
30 Apr – 18 May 2025
VÁSÁRHELYI ANTAL: SPAȚII ÎN VID
An exhibition by visual artist Vásárhelyi Antal, shown in the temporary exhibition rooms on the ground floor of Bánffy Palace.
29 Apr – 18 May 2025
Ligeti meets UAD
A competition exhibition organized by the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, with works by more than 30 UAD students. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design Cluj-Napoca.
17 Apr – 4 May 2025
Expoziție personală Iosif Wechsler (Israel)
A solo painting exhibition by artist Iosif Wechsler, Omul nu-i decât chipul patriei lui, curated by Florin Gherasim.
16 Apr – 11 May 2025
MIRCEA BOCHIȘ. PIESE DE IDENTITATE
A painting exhibition by artist Mircea Bochiș, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, his first solo painting show in Cluj after completing his studies.
12 Apr 2025
Lansare de carte: „Fado Alexandrino” de António Lobo Antunes
A launch for António Lobo Antunes’s novel “Fado Alexandrino”, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and the Camões Portuguese Language Centre, with a short fado recital. Organiser: Centrul de Limbă Portugheză Camões (Cluj-Napoca).
11 Apr – 27 Apr 2025
ASR Principesa Sofia: Cu drag, pentru România
A photography exhibition by HRH Princess Sofia, “Cu drag, pentru România”, the fifth chapter of the project “Romania, A Celebration”, curated by Giovana Moț. Organiser: Asociația Culturală Fain Art by Cluj Art.
11 Apr 2025
Lansare de carte și dezbatere. Între culmi artistice și adâncimi existențiale
A book launch and debate at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the volume “Evadare lentă”, coordinated by Zoltán Rostás and Irina Munteanu.
9 Apr – 27 Apr 2025
CÂNTECUL PĂMÂNTULUI. Expoziție personală Dana Constantin
A solo painting exhibition by Dana Constantin, with works in oil on canvas and collage, curated by Ruxandra Demetrescu.
20 Mar – 6 Apr 2025
Expoziție Wojciech Pukocz & Marta Borgosz. Right Here, Right There
Right Here, Right There was an exhibition by Wrocław artists Marta Borgosz and Wojciech Pukocz, with painting, drawings, films and objects.
19 Mar – 6 Apr 2025
Ecouri din sacralitate (III)
A group exhibition curated by Kis-Pállukács Hajnal and Sabău-Trifu Cristina, where artists explored sacrality through explicit or subtle symbols.
13 Mar – 30 Mar 2025
Drum. Expoziție de sculptură
The sculpture exhibition “Drum” brought together andesite works by Maxim Dumitraș, Ioan Pop-Vereta, Marcel Stanciu, Florin Strejac and Constantin Țînteanu. Organiser: Muzeul de Artă Comparată Sângeorz-Băi și Asociația Nod Cultural.
9 Mar 2025
Lansare de carte. Policromii - Sebastian Crăciun
A launch for “Policromii” by Sebastian Crăciun, published by Editura Babel, with 30 interviews from the Romanian visual arts world.
27 Feb – 16 Mar 2025
Deconstrucții. Expoziție personală Noémi Kiss
A solo exhibition by artist Noémi Kiss, with works made from old Persian carpets.
27 Feb – 16 Mar 2025
Expoziție | Sibylle Bergemann. Fotografii / Photographien
An exhibition of photographs by Sibylle Bergemann, organised by the German Cultural Centre Cluj-Napoca, with fashion, reportage, urban landscape and portrait work. Organiser: Centrul Cultural German Cluj-Napoca.
22 Feb 2025
Lansare de carte Cătălina Batincu & Iulia-Anamaria Ghidiu. POEM ÎN TANDEM
A launch for the poetry volume “Poem în tandem” by Cătălina Batincu and Iulia-Anamaria Ghidiu, organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Neuma publishing house, in the Tonitza Hall. Organiser: Editura Neuma.
21 Feb 2025
Dragoste în pași de vals – Concert aniversar Johann Strauss II
A gala concert dedicated to Johann Strauss II, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Asociația Culturală FAIN ART, with arias and duets performed by opera singers and students. Organiser: Asociația Culturală FAIN ART.
20 Feb – 16 Mar 2025
Marcel Lupșe. Expoziție personală retrospectivă
A retrospective solo exhibition by Marcel Lupșe at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with painting, drawing and object works, curated by Oliv Mircea and Florin Gherasim.
19 Feb – 9 Mar 2025
Interconexiuni. Expoziție de artă decorativă
The exhibition “Interconexiuni” brought together works of decorative art made from modern construction materials by students and graduates of Școala Populară de Arte “Tudor Jarda” Cluj. Organiser: Asociația Culturală FAIN ART.
5 Feb – 16 Feb 2025
Căutătorii de culori
The “Căutătorii de culori” exhibition brought together works by artists around Asociația Artiștilor Plastici Cluj, including painting, graphic art and drawing.
4 Feb – 23 Feb 2025
Expoziție retrospectivă Gaál András
A retrospective exhibition dedicated to Gaál András, organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Lăzarea Cultural and Arts Center, on the ground floor of Bánffy Palace. Organiser: Centrul Cultural și de Arte Lăzarea.
31 Jan 2025
COMEMORAREA ABSENŢEI. Conferinţă susţinută de lect. univ. dr. Voica Puşcaşiu
A lecture by Voica Pușcașiu on commemorating absence, with references to the history of Holocaust commemoration in Romanian and international public space.
29 Jan – 16 Feb 2025
Andrei Budescu & Cristian Opriş | [IN] ABSENTIA
An essay exhibition by artists Andrei Budescu and Cristian Opriș, curated by Alexandra Sârbu, about memory and the Holocaust. Organiser: Centrul de Interes.
28 Jan – 16 Feb 2025
Expoziție personală Voichița Cecălăcean
The solo exhibition “Armonii” brought together paintings by Voichița C. Călăcean, selected from several periods of the artist’s work.
23 Jan 2025
TEOLOGIE ŞI POLITICĂ ÎN JURUL ANULUI 1525
A lecture by Prof. Giulio Angelucci on two figurative synopses painted in Leipzig and Venice. Organiser: Institutul Italo-Român de Studii Istorice.
18 Jan 2025
ZIUA CULTURII NAȚIONALE 2025
A poetry recital and artistic performance made and coordinated by Ruslan Bârlea, with poems by Lucian Blaga, Mihai Eminescu and other Romanian authors.
15 Jan – 2 Feb 2025
Expoziție personală Oana Năstăsache
A solo painting exhibition by Oana Năstăsache, curated by Dr. Portik-Belenessy Ágota, with precise geometries and strong colour contrasts.
24 Dec 2024 – 1 Jan 2025
Craciun Fericit și La Multi Ani!
A message from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum team, with wishes for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
24 Dec 2024 – 3 Jan 2025
Program special
A special schedule at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the museum closed for two three-day periods.
16 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025
RETROSPECTIVA ANULUI 1989
A documentary exhibition about 1989, organized by CNSAS with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with 12 panels of images, press articles and documents from the CNSAS archive. Organiser: Consiliul Național pentru Studierea Arhivelor Securității (CNSAS).
11 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025
Călin Anton 60. Expoziție personală retrospectivă
A retrospective solo exhibition by Călin Anton, with works in painting, pastel and drawing, curated by Florin Gherasim.
5 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025
Salonul Anual de Artă al Filialei Cluj-Napoca a UAP
An Annual Art Salon exhibition by the UAP Cluj-Napoca branch, with works in painting, sculpture, graphic art, photo-video, design, ceramics and textile art. Organiser: Filiala Cluj-Napoca a Uniunii Artiștilor Plastici din România.
29 Nov 2024
Expoziția TACTIL / TEXTIL. Finisaj
A closing event for TACTIL / TEXTIL, an exhibition by graduates of UAD’s MA in Textile Design, with the exhibition catalogue presented. Organiser: Specializarea Master a Departamentului Arte Textile - Design Textil din Universitatea de Artă și Design.
28 Nov – 29 Nov 2024
Expoziția TACTIL / TEXTIL. Tururi ghidate
Guided tours of the TACTIL / TEXTIL exhibition, led by Tina Chiriță and Larisa Petcuț, with works made over the last 10 years by Textile Design graduates.
27 Nov – 15 Dec 2024
RYSZARD KAJA: „PLAKAT - POLSKA”. Expoziție de afiș polonez contemporan
The contemporary Polish poster exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the Polish Institute and UAD, showed over 50 posters from Ryszard Kaja’s “Plakat–Polska” series. Organiser: Institutul Polonez din București și Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca (UAD).
20 Nov – 8 Dec 2024
RO. Pictură, sculptură, grafică
The exhibition “RO. Painting, Sculpture, Graphics,” curated by Bogdan Breza and Ovidiu Panighianț, brought together painting, graphic art and sculpture.
15 Nov 2024
Lansarea-dezbatere a volumului „Scos din producţie.. Viaţă de sportiv în comunism şi după...” Coordonatori: Zoltán Rostás şi Florentina Ţone
A launch-debate for the volume “Scos din producţie. Viaţă de sportiv în comunism şi după...”, coordinated by Zoltán Rostás and Florentina Ţone, based on interviews with athletes. Organiser: Editura Eikon din Bucureşti.
14 Nov 2024
Prezentare-dezbatere pe marginea volumului STRĂINUL DIN INTERIOR. „Dosarul” versus biografia personală
A presentation-debate on historian Victor Neumann’s book “Străinul din interior,” moderated by Lucian Nastasă-Kovács in the Tonitza Hall. Organiser: Lucian NASTASĂ-KOVÁCS.
14 Nov – 29 Nov 2024
TACTIL / TEXTIL. Expoziție a specializării Master Design Textil din cadrul UAD Cluj-Napoca
A group exhibition of works made over the previous 10 years by 21 graduates of the Textile Design master's programme at UAD Cluj-Napoca.
5 Nov – 29 Nov 2024
Anca Bodea: Chlorum
A solo exhibition by artist Anca Bodea, “CHLORUM”, a visual study of time and passage, shown in the Festive Halls of the Art Museum.
1 Nov – 24 Nov 2024
TACHE BLEUE. Expoziție cu lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
The exhibition “Tache Bleue”, curated by Kis-Pállukács Hajnal at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, brought together 16 works donated in the last decade.
30 Oct 2024
ELENA ABRUDAN. Contemporary Romanian Artists. Journalistic Isights
A launch for Elena Abrudan’s book “Contemporary Romanian Artists. Journalistic Isights”, with remarks by Ion Cristofor, Mihaela Mureșan and Dan Breaz.
30 Oct – 17 Nov 2024
SIMETRII
SIMETRII was an international group exhibition curated by Ovidiu Petca, Qi Luo and Attila Iakob, with artists from several geographic and cultural regions.
24 Oct – 10 Nov 2024
Platforma BD - International Cluj Comics, Illustration and Animation Festival
The official Platforma BD selection was a comics and illustration exhibition curated by Alice Iliescu, Anamaria Tomiuc and Adrian Buda, with 108 comics projects. Organiser: Asociația Artivistory din Cluj-Napoca.
3 Oct – 27 Oct 2024
Procopan. Sculptură mică | Turculeț. Pictură
An exhibition by artists Nicolae Procopan and Gil Turculeț, curated by Iakob Attila, with small sculpture and oil painting works.
2 Oct – 27 Oct 2024
Rodica Tarța ǀ Adrian Tarța. O lectură a cernerii vieții
The exhibition “A Reading of Life’s Sifting” brought together paintings by Rodica and Adrian Tarța, including Transylvanian landscapes and works on the city.
25 Sept – 13 Oct 2024
Expoziție personală Traian Moldovan – sculptură, desen
A solo exhibition by artist Traian Moldovan, with sculpture and drawing, curated by museum specialist Florin Gherasim.
12 Sept – 29 Sept 2024
CROMOFORM
CROMOFORM was a group exhibition by Eugen Farcaș, Imola Szentpéteri, Tibor Kolozsi and Simona Kolozsi, combining painting, textile art, sculpture and ceramics.
12 Sept – 29 Sept 2024
Gally A. Katalin. Roțile timpului
A solo exhibition by artist Gally A. Katalin, “The Wheels of Time,” shown in the Universal Halls of Bánffy Palace.
11 Sept – 29 Sept 2024
Expoziție Miklosovits László
A solo exhibition by artist Miklosovits László, with graphic works and book illustrations linked to the world of Arany János.
11 Sept – 29 Sept 2024
GPU Members` Photo Exhibition
A photo exhibition by GPU members, organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Global Photographic Union and Asociația ArtImage, with works by more than 50 artists. Organiser: Global Photographic Union (GPU); Asociația ArtImage Cluj-Napoca.
11 Sept – 22 Sept 2024
MARIUS LEHENE, CRISTIAN PORUMB, MIHAIL TOMESCU. OTHER LIVES / Alte vieți
A group exhibition by Marius Lehene, Cristian Porumb and Mihail Tomescu, with recent works and references to personal and collective memory.
18 Aug – 8 Sept 2024
Centrul Clujului pe cărți poștale de-a lungul a 125 de ani
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with postcards from the collections of Jenő Bense and Balázs Gergely, showing Unirii Square and nearby buildings.
17 Aug – 6 Sept 2024
Expoziție retrospectivă KÓS ANDRÁS 110
A retrospective exhibition on sculptor Kós András, organised by the museum with the Liszt Institute, Asociația Clujului Comoară and Kós Katalin, with works donated to the Reformed Church. Organiser: Institutul Liszt din Sfântu Gheorghe; Asociația Clujului Comoară; Kós Katalin.
17 Aug – 8 Sept 2024
Infinit limitat. Incze Mózes
The solo exhibition “Infinit limitat” by Incze Mózes opened in the temporary exhibition rooms on the ground floor, with a musical moment by guitarists Krizbai Imre and Tókos Imre.
8 Aug – 8 Sept 2024
EXPOZIȚIE RETROSPECTIVĂ. T. SZŰCS ILONA (1930–1990) ȘI TÓTH LÁSZLÓ (1933–2009)
A retrospective exhibition dedicated to artists T. Szűcs Ilona and Tóth László, organized with Centrul de Artă din Transilvania and Asociația Clujul Comoară, with more than one hundred works. Organiser: Centrul de Artă din Transilvania și Asociația Clujul Comoară.
31 Jul – 11 Aug 2024
LAURA FENEȘAN. Costume tradiționale românești
An exhibition of Romanian traditional costumes made by Laura Feneșan, with women’s blouses and men’s shirts sewn and embroidered.
31 Jul – 11 Aug 2024
Necunoscutul Cunoscut
A group exhibition by Atelier Plus, with works by 13 Romanian artists in media including painting, digital graphics, photography and sculpture.
17 Jul – 11 Aug 2024
Expoziție personală Dumitru RADU. PE SPIRALA DESTINULUI
A solo exhibition by artist Dumitru Radu, “Pe spirala destinului”, with sculpture and drawing works, curated by Luiza Barcan.
16 Jul – 28 Jul 2024
Cristian Goilă. Pseudotranscedental
Cristian Goilă’s solo exhibition “Pseudotranscedental” presented works on the link between the individual and surrounding space, curated by Sergiu Man.
11 Jul – 28 Jul 2024
ADRIANA ELIAN. VIAȚA ȘI ALTE ÎNTÂMPLĂRI NEAȘTEPTATE
An exhibition by artist Adriana Elian, curated by Dan Breaz, with a selection focused mainly on the last seven years of her work.
4 Jul – 21 Jul 2024
ANDREI ȘCHIOPU. DIALOGUL CULORILOR. O călătorie vizuală...
A solo exhibition by painter and set designer Andrei Șchiopu was shown in the Festive Halls of Bánffy Palace, curated by Negoiță Lăptoiu.
3 Jul – 21 Jul 2024
Expoziție retrospectivă Haller József
A retrospective exhibition of works by Haller József, including rarely shown scenography and puppet sketches.
27 Jun – 14 Jul 2024
Muzeul Păpușilor - ediția a XVIII-a
The exhibition “Muzeul Păpușilor,” coordinated by scenographer Elena Ilaș, showed puppets and sets from Aventurile lui Puck and Povestea viței de vie. Organiser: Elena Ilaș.
20 Jun – 7 Jul 2024
Lumea dintre granițe
Anca Ciubăncan’s solo painting exhibition “Lumea dintre granițe” included her works and sculptures by invited artists Darie Dup and Reka Csapo Dup.
14 Jun – 23 Jun 2024
44 Women
An exhibition by Doina Levintza and Ovidiu Buta, with photographic reinterpretations of theatre and film costumes.
14 Jun – 23 Jun 2024
Căutând sinceritate
A portrait exhibition by photographer Vlad Braga, shaped through brief conversations with people showing their vulnerabilities in front of the camera.
14 Jun – 23 Jun 2024
Changing environments. Together
The exhibition presented installations and multimedia works on the impact of new technologies and climate change, curated by Horea Avram and Andreea Sandu.
14 Jun – 23 Jun 2024
Frânturi
A photography exhibition by artist and activist Ruth Borgfjord, hosted at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
30 May – 8 Jun 2024
91 Young Artists & Doina Cornea
An exhibition of portraits of Doina Cornea made by children, shown alongside drawings made by Doina Cornea in her childhood.
30 May – 9 Jun 2024
Anastasia Vdovkina. Navigatori pe mări și zări - email
A solo exhibition by artist Anastasia Vdovkina, with works made in the enamel technique.
29 May – 9 Jun 2024
Expoziție de Artă Matematică
A mathematical art exhibition organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Fundația Montessori Cluj, with works by children aged 1-16 and a 51,300-piece puzzle. Organiser: Fundația Montessori Cluj.
29 May – 23 Jun 2024
ZSIGMOND ARANKA: DIN TRECUT ÎN PREZENT
An exhibition by artist Zsigmond Aranka, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Harghita county cultural centre, with a musical moment for violin, cello and cimbalom. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Harghita.
28 May – 15 Jun 2024
ROCADA ARTELOR. Ediția a III-a
ROCADA ARTELOR, a festival organized by Asociația culturală ROCADE, had the theme “Culture under Pressure” and included an exhibition, opera, theatre and augmented-reality poetry. Organiser: Asociația culturală ROCADE.
19 May 2024
Concert de Pian. GRZEGORZ NIEMCZUK
A piano concert by Polish artist Grzegorz Niemczuk at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with a program entirely from Chopin.
15 May – 26 May 2024
Sustainable Futures x 5
An exhibition in FAST, developed by the Romanian Order of Architects, with projects from Romania’s five architecture schools. Organiser: Ordinul Arhitecților din România.
15 May 2024
Wanda Mihuleac | „Ecologica”. Finisaj și masă rotundă
A closing event for Wanda Mihuleac’s exhibition “Ecologica”, with the round table “Image as (Post)Graphic Research” and an artist-portrait film launch.
9 May – 26 May 2024
Ecouri din sacralitate (II)
A group exhibition curated by Sabău-Trifu Cristina and Iakob Attila, in its second edition, with works on forms of sacrality.
8 May – 19 May 2024
Sunt maghiar - Petőfi 200
A travelling exhibition organized by the National Strategic Research Institute, with works by seventy contemporary Hungarian artists about Sándor Petőfi. Organiser: Institutul Național de Cercetare Strategică.
1 May – 5 May 2024
Program special muzeu. În perioada 1-5 mai 2024, Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca este închis.
A special schedule notice from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the museum closed during the announced period.
30 Apr – 19 May 2024
Trip to Romania
“Trip to Romania” was an exhibition of photographs taken in Bucovina, Maramureș and Transylvania by six Italian photographers and Luca Sebastian Vasile.
27 Apr 2024
Dr. SIMONA NOJA-NEBYLA. Balet şi arte vizuale: sinteză, formă şi conţinut. Conferinţă interdisciplinară
An interdisciplinary talk by Dr. Simona Noja-Nebyla on ballet and visual arts, including a discussion of perspective in painting.
26 Apr 2024
Eveniment aniversar dedicat scriitorilor Aurel Rău și Constantin Cubleșan
An editorial event organised by Editura Casa Cărții de Știință for Aurel Rău and Constantin Cubleșan, with three new publications presented. Organiser: Editura Casa Cărții de Știință.
25 Apr – 19 May 2024
Wanda Mihuleac. Ecologica
Wanda Mihuleac’s exhibition “Ecologica” included 38 graphic works and two films made by the artist, from the Centre Pompidou collection.
17 Apr – 12 May 2024
Expoziție personală Sever Moldovan. Călător prin burguri transilvane
A solo exhibition by Bistrița artist Sever Moldovan, with paintings and drawings inspired by Transylvanian boroughs.
10 Apr – 28 Apr 2024
PICTURĂ / GRAFICĂ. VALENTINA DRUȚU
An exhibition of painting and graphic art by Valentina Druțu, curated by Maria Bilașevschi, in the temporary exhibition rooms of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
4 Apr – 21 Apr 2024
Expoziție personală Margit HEGYI-SIMION. The Joy of life – pictură
The solo exhibition “The Joy of life” presented paintings by Margit Hegyi-Simion in the upstairs temporary exhibition rooms of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
29 Mar – 31 Mar 2024
Paște fericit!
28 Mar – 14 Apr 2024
Povești nespuse
An exhibition of Polish contemporary art curated by Marta Borgosz and Wojciech Pukocz, with works by teachers from the Painting Department in Wrocław.
21 Mar – 31 Mar 2024
Expoziție personală Lavinia Maria Oniciuc. Grădina pe înserare
A solo painting exhibition by Lavinia Maria Oniciuc, with works about twilight as a meeting between people and nature.
21 Mar 2024
Gala „Douăzeci de ani în serviciul comunității”
A gala organised by Clubul Lions Genesis, with awards for involvement in actions and a presentation of the album “Bunicul meu, Regele Mihai”. Organiser: Clubul Lions Genesis.
20 Mar – 7 Apr 2024
Expoziţie Monica Timofei / Paul Timofei
An exhibition of works by Monica and Paul Timofei, artists who studied as Vasile Pârvan fellows at the Accademia di Romania in Rome.
7 Mar – 24 Mar 2024
Cele mai bune 100 de afișe 22
An exhibition of posters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, organised by the German Cultural Centre Cluj-Napoca, with some works viewable as AR animations. Organiser: Centrul Cultural German Cluj-Napoca.
6 Mar – 14 Apr 2024
CORNEL VANA. DE ODOR ȘI LACRĂME
An exhibition by Turda artist Cornel Vana at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with painting and graphic sign described by the artist as a prayer.
28 Feb – 17 Mar 2024
Dialog lăuntric. Expoziție de pictură Adriana Șoit
A solo painting exhibition by artist Adriana Șoit, with mostly abstract works and a musical moment by the Napoca Viva Choir at the opening.
27 Feb – 10 Mar 2024
Uniforme de jandarmerie din perioada 1850-2024 și lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
An exhibition made in collaboration by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, the Cluj County Gendarmerie Inspectorate and the Romanian Gendarmerie Museum, pairing uniforms with religious art. Organiser: Inspectoratul de Jandarmi Județean „Alexandru Vaida Voevod” Cluj și Muzeul Jandarmeriei Române.
14 Feb – 3 Mar 2024
Expoziția personală a artistului NEMES ANDRÁS CSABA
A solo sculpture exhibition by Nemes András Csaba, titled EXIST(ENȚĂ), with a selection of his more recent works. Organiser: Consulatul General al Ungariei la Cluj-Napoca.
13 Feb – 3 Mar 2024
Expoziţie personală a pictorului Xantus Géza
A solo exhibition by painter Xantus Géza, titled “În căutarea luminii / Fénykereső” and curated by Iakob Attila.
12 Feb – 25 Feb 2024
Dan Mihalcea. Expoziție de fotografie „Cum respiră pământul”
A photography exhibition by filmmaker Dan Mihalcea, with 20 images made at the Mud Volcanoes, at Pâclele Mici in Buzău County.
8 Feb – 25 Feb 2024
Expoziția Anuală a Breslei Barabás Miklós, grupul de la Cluj, 2024
The annual exhibition of the Cluj group of the Barabás Miklós Guild showed recent works by members, from painting and sculpture to photography. Organiser: Breasla Barabás Miklós.
8 Feb – 25 Feb 2024
ȘEVALET ÎN PATRU
The exhibition “Șevalet în patru” brought together works by Flori Bulduș, Vera Dan, Rozalia Moș and Cristina-Gloria Oprișa, sharing an interest in contemporary figurative painting.
25 Jan – 11 Feb 2024
Expoziție personală Incze Dănilă
A solo painting exhibition by artist Incze Dănilă, shown in the temporary exhibition rooms upstairs at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
25 Jan – 11 Feb 2024
IN MEMORIAM. Cartografii ale rezonanţei afective
An essay-exhibition curated by Alexandra Sârbu, where 22 artists addressed denied identities and voices through printmaking, digital art and multimedia installations.
17 Jan – 4 Feb 2024
Ammar Alnahhas. Pictură
A solo painting exhibition by artist Ammar Alnahhas, titled “Life”, at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
14 Jan 2024
Ziua Culturii Naționale. Recital de poezie
A poetry recital created and coordinated by Ruslan Bârlea and Adriana King, with poems and sonnets by Lucian Blaga, Ana Blandiana, Mihai Eminescu and Veronica Micle. Organiser: Ruslan Bârlea și Adriana King.
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2024
Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca. Galeria Națională
The National Gallery was the permanent exhibition of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with 138 paintings and 15 sculptures shown across 15 rooms.
24 Dec – 27 Dec 2023
Sărbători fericite!
15 Dec 2023 – 7 Jan 2024
Doina Cornea, doamna din spatele ferestrei
An exhibition dedicated to the memory of Doina Cornea, curated by Ileana Cornea, with more than one hundred drawings and paintings by her.
9 Dec 2023 – 7 Jan 2024
Salonul Anual de Artă al UAP filiala Cluj
An annual group exhibition by members of UAP Cluj, organised with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum; the opening was led by Lucian Nastasă-Kovacs. Organiser: Filiala Cluj-Napoca a Uniunii Artiștilor Plastici din România.
29 Nov 2023 – 10 Jan 2024
Trei panouri de lemn din colecția Muzeului de Artă din Cluj-Napoca
An exhibition of three wooden panels from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, with works by Herri Met de Bles and anonymous artists, including a fragment of The Way of the Cross.
16 Nov – 3 Dec 2023
MARIUS GHENESCU. Vălul sublimului
An exhibition by Marius Ghenescu, curated by Oliv Mircea and Dan Breaz, with works in painting, graphics, drawing and watercolor.
15 Nov – 3 Dec 2023
Jovián György. Omnis rerum memoria
A solo exhibition by artist Jovián György at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with a musical moment by the Intono ensemble and soloist Yolanda Covacinschi.
1 Nov – 19 Nov 2023
Expoziția aniversară „F-DE 20”. Fotografie
The anniversary exhibition “F-DE 20” was a retrospective of ethnographic photography by CJCPCT Cluj, with awards, past edition posters and photographs by jury members. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Cluj.
25 Oct – 12 Nov 2023
Louis Laouchez: Amprente identitare
An exhibition of works by artist Louis Laouchez from Martinique, organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the French Institute, curated by Cathy Crochemar. Organiser: Institutul Francez din România la Cluj-Napoca.
18 Oct – 29 Oct 2023
Crossroads
Crossroads, an exhibition curated by Xenia Tinca, marked the end of the Rezidențe la Viewing Room 17 project and included painting, sculpture, installation, engraving and ceramics. Organiser: Asociația LaPătrat² și Viewing Room 17.
18 Oct – 3 Dec 2023
Dublu portret. Tasso Marchini – Letiția Muntean
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, with painting, graphics, drawing and watercolor by Tasso Marchini and Letiția Muntean.
12 Oct – 29 Oct 2023
Csibi László: Solitude
An exhibition by Csibi László about solitude, with black-and-white landscapes and trees, shown at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
4 Oct – 22 Oct 2023
O.R.I.E.N.T.
The international art exhibition O.R.I.E.N.T., organized by the Cultural Foundation Cluj International Graphic Biennial, brought together works by 67 artists from 28 countries. Organiser: Fundația Culturală Bienala Internațională de Grafică Cluj.
27 Sept – 8 Oct 2023
Convergențe artistice
An exhibition by artists and visual arts teachers from Cluj, curated by Iakob Attila, with works by Alexandra Creț, Alexandru Picovici and others.
26 Sept – 15 Oct 2023
Cele două lumi ale Nadjiei. DIN OAXACA PENTRU TRANSILVANIA
A photography exhibition by artist Nadja Massün, made with the Embassy of Mexico in Romania, about rural life in Oaxaca and Transylvania. Organiser: Ambasada Mexicului în România.
21 Sept – 15 Oct 2023
Pulsațiile vieții. Teodor Botiş și Manuela Botiș
An exhibition of painting and decorative art with works by Teodor Botiș and Manuela Botiș, dedicated to Professor Elena Constanța Botiș.
12 Sept – 24 Sept 2023
ALCHIMIA INDESCIFRABILULUI. PICTURĂ și GRAFICĂ
An exhibition of painting and graphic art by Luigi Constantin Puiu, with a harp recital by Sanda Răileanu at the opening.
7 Sept – 1 Oct 2023
Vetró András, V. Bodoni Zsuzsa. Desen, culoare, formă
An exhibition of works by artists Vetró András and V. Bodoni Zsuzsa, curated by Iakob Attila.
6 Sept – 24 Sept 2023
Bodosi Dániel. Lumină și ritm
An exhibition of paintings by Bodosi Dániel, curated by Portik Blénessy Ágota, with a selection of self-portraits and portraits.
6 Sept – 17 Sept 2023
Coloratură. Ilustratorii revistelor literare pentru copii Napsugár, Szivárvány 2000-2023
A group exhibition organised by Fundația Culturală Napsugar, with illustrations from the Hungarian children's literature magazines Napsugár and Szivárvány. Organiser: Fundația Culturală Napsugar.
30 Aug – 17 Sept 2023
Ioana Antoniu / Radu Pulbere. HETEROTOPII
The exhibition “Heterotopii” brought together recent paintings by Ioana Antoniu and Radu Pulbere, curated by Dan Breaz.
14 Aug – 27 Aug 2023
Interpretarea liniștii. Expoziție comemorativă de tapiserii Gazdáné Olosz Ella
A commemorative exhibition of tapestries by artist Gazdáné Olosz Ella, with representative works kept in the family collection.
13 Aug – 3 Sept 2023
Expoziția artiștilor plastici din Sovata
A group exhibition by visual artists from Sovata, curated by Bocskay Vince, with works by artists including Kusztos Endre and Kuti Botond. Organiser: Asociația de Arte Plastice „Kusztos Endre”.
13 Aug – 3 Sept 2023
Expoziția Juhos Sándor & Szabó András. Narative noi
A joint exhibition by artists Juhos Sándor and Szabó András, with works inspired by found objects and materials.
13 Aug – 27 Aug 2023
In memoriam KÁNTOR Lajos
An in memoriam exhibition for Kántor Lajos, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the Transylvanian Art Centre and Asociația Clujul Comoară, with 70 works from his collection. Organiser: Centrul de Artă din Transilvania, Asociația Clujul Comoară.
12 Aug – 27 Aug 2023
Expoziția Márton Árpád. Semne de viață
An exhibition of works by Márton Árpád, presented by Asociația Clujul Comoară and the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, including pieces from his formative years in Cluj. Organiser: Asociația Clujul Comoară.
27 Jul – 6 Aug 2023
Samy Briss. MÉMOIRES
A retrospective exhibition of painting, sculpture and drawing by Romanian-born Israeli artist Samy Briss, with over 110 works. Organiser: Asociaţia pentru Sprijinirea Artelor Frumoase (ASAF).
20 Jul – 6 Aug 2023
A MAP OF MEMORY / O HARTĂ A MEMORIEI
The solo exhibition “A Map of Memory” presented paintings by Alina Staicu, developed from reinterpretations of family photographs.
19 Jul – 6 Aug 2023
Expoziția retrospectivă Sensaria 2007
A retrospective exhibition of the Sensaria group, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Breasla Barabás Miklós, featuring figurative painting. Organiser: Breasla Barabás Miklós.
19 Jul – 6 Aug 2023
Ovidiu Avram. Idola Theatri
The solo exhibition “Idola Theatri” by artist Ovidiu Avram, curated by Iakob Attila, included works with overlapping images and perspectives.
18 Jul – 6 Aug 2023
Muzeul Păpușilor - ediția a XVII-a
An exhibition of puppets and sets from four Puck Puppet Theatre productions, coordinated by scenographer Elena Ilaș.
12 Jul 2023
Kancsura. Întâlnire cu publicul
A public meeting with painter Kancsura István, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Asociația Culturală Continuum, within the exhibition “Vreau să te păstrez.” Organiser: Asociația Culturală Continuum.
6 Jul – 23 Jul 2023
Expoziție Benczédi Ilona
A solo exhibition by artist Benczédi Ilona at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with a musical moment by Haáz-Márkos.
29 Jun – 16 Jul 2023
MAGIA CULORILOR. IN MEMORIAM PALKÓ CSABA
The exhibition “The Magic of Colours / In memoriam Palkó Csaba”, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, included painting, graphic art, pastel and engraving.
29 Jun – 16 Jul 2023
PIPL. PICTURĂ
The exhibition “PIPL” presented paintings by Romeo Ioan, compositional portraits of people from various eras with references to Picasso and Modigliani.
28 Jun – 16 Jul 2023
Jacek Szewczyk și Chris Nowicki. “Graphics and Drawings”
An exhibition of graphics and drawings by Jacek Szewczyk and Chris Nowicki, initiated by Gabriela Rostaș, with engraving prints and digitally printed drawings. Organiser: Gabriela Rostaș.
28 Jun – 16 Jul 2023
Kancsura. Vreau să te păstrez!
A solo exhibition by artist Kancsura István, with painting, object and installation, conceived and produced by Asociația Culturală Continuum. Organiser: Asociația Culturală Continuum.
16 Jun – 3 Jul 2023
UNBOXED STORIES Urban comics with ArtiViStory Collective
An exhibition of urban comics by ArtiViStory Collective, with works in comics, animation, engraving, sculpture, multimedia and installation. Organiser: ArtiViStory Collective.
15 Jun – 25 Jun 2023
Bánffy Miklós, polihistorul Transilvaniei
An exhibition about Bánffy Miklós, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and Liszt Institute - Sfântu Gheorghe, with costume reconstructions for Béla Bartók's opera. Organiser: Institutul Liszt - Sfântu Gheorghe.
26 May – 4 Jun 2023
Ligeti Festival Transylvania la Muzeul de Artă
Exhibitions within Ligeti Festival Transylvania, with György Ligeti sketches from the Paul Sacher Foundation collection and works by UAD students.
25 May – 4 Jun 2023
82 Young Artists
An exhibition of works by young artists aged 4–18 from Tatiana Alban’s workshop, alongside graduate students.
19 May – 11 Jun 2023
EGON MARC LÖVITH. VIAȚĂ NOUĂ PE RUINE
An exhibition marking Egon Marc Lövith’s centenary, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Galeria Quadro, with works from a private collection and sculptures from the museum collection. Organiser: Galeria Quadro.
17 May 2023
Lansare de carte: Muzeul de Artă din Cluj-Napoca. 70 de ani
A launch of the volume “Muzeul de Artă din Cluj-Napoca. 70 de ani”, written by Claudia Dărăban and Iakob Attila, with photos by Feleki István.
13 May 2023
Noaptea Muzeelor la Palatul Bánffy
Museums Night at Bánffy Palace was a programme by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the National Gallery in 15 rooms and 138 paintings.
11 May – 21 May 2023
Put it in other words | Cu alte cuvinte
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about interventions in the museum collection, with proposals identified by QR codes.
10 May – 28 May 2023
Ecouri din sacralitate
“Ecouri din sacralitate” was a group exhibition at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, curated by Sabău-Trifu Cristina and Iakob Attila, with works on sacrality.
10 May 2023
Lansarea cărții „O istorie a Bisericii Ortodoxe Române, 1918–2023“. Oliver Jens Schmitt
A launch of historian Oliver Jens Schmitt’s book on the Romanian Orthodox Church, with historians Ioan-Marius Bucur and Lucian Nastasă-Kovács taking part.
4 May – 4 Jun 2023
Horea Paștina. Cruce, iubire de frumos
An exhibition by painter Horea Paștina, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Festivalul Rocada Artelor, with landscapes, chairs and crosses. Organiser: Festivalul Rocada Artelor.
3 May – 21 May 2023
Székely Annamária. Realitatea oglindită
An exhibition of paintings by Székely Annamária, focused on surrounding space and the three-dimensional forms of the environment.
27 Apr – 14 May 2023
„ÎN MORMÂNT, VIAȚĂ”. Expoziţie de grup
A group exhibition curated by Ion Grigorescu, with works by Paul Gherasim, Marin Gherasim, Vasile Gorduz and other artists. Organiser: Asociația Eleon.
20 Apr – 30 Apr 2023
Andrei Budescu. [NE]VĂZUTUL Itinerarii subiective
A site-specific multimedia installation by Andrei Budescu, curated by Alexandra Sârbu, with video works that included stroboscopic effects. Organiser: Alexandra Sârbu.
20 Apr – 7 May 2023
Silvia INSELVINI. Il crepuscolo degli uomini / Amurgul oamenilor
A solo painting exhibition by Silvia Inselvini, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with IAGA Contemporary Art Gallery, featuring works from the “Notturni” cycle made in ballpoint ink. Organiser: Galeria de Artă Contemporană IAGA.
5 Apr – 30 Apr 2023
Gabriela von Habsburg. Spațiu între / In Between
An exhibition of sculpture by Gabriela von Habsburg, with stainless steel works in various sizes and collage-type lithographs.
29 Mar – 16 Apr 2023
Expoziția KAPOS ART 33
KAPOS ART 33, an exhibition by the Kapos ART Association of Fine and Industrial Arts at the Art Museum, marked the association’s 33 years of activity. Organiser: Asociația de Arte Plastice și Industriale Kapos ART.
23 Mar 2023
Inelul cu smarald. Lansare de carte
A launch for Olivia Mândruțiu-Rusu’s book “Inelul cu smarald,” accompanied by paintings made by the author.
22 Mar – 2 Apr 2023
JOACA CU CRETELE COLORATE
An exhibition on ekphrasis and image across different media, with poetic, photographic and pastel concepts, curated by Marius Dan Ghenescu and Lavinia Hulea. Organiser: Centrul de Creație și Cercetare Continuă „Sfântul Evanghelist Luca”; Casa de Cultură a Studenților din Petroșani.
10 Mar 2023
Moștenirea personalității lui Virgil Cioflec (1874-1948). 75 de ani de la moartea colecționarului
A conference on Virgil Cioflec’s legacy, given by Luminița Cornea, with a focus on the Pinacoteca Virgil Cioflec in the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection.
9 Mar – 26 Mar 2023
Balla Árpád. Zoltán Ființe transparente. Fotografie
A photography exhibition by Balla Árpád Zoltán, “Transparent Beings,” with the launch presentation of the volume of the same title at the opening.
9 Mar – 19 Mar 2023
Canon și interpretare. Pictură și sculptură
The exhibition “Canon și interpretare” brought together painting and sculpture by Sbârciu Ioan, Bera Olimpia and other artists, alongside icons from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection.
9 Mar 2023
Lansare de carte: Continentul scufundat. Conversații despre trecut de Petre Alexandrescu
A launch of Petre Alexandrescu’s book “Continentul scufundat. Conversații despre trecut,” published by Polirom, with Vlad Alexandrescu, Felix Marcu, Sorin Nemeti and Radu Mârza.
8 Mar – 26 Mar 2023
Expoziția arhitectului laureat al Premiului Kossuth. Dévényi Sándor
A solo exhibition by Hungarian architect Dévényi Sándor, a Kossuth Prize laureate, with material provided by the Hungarian Academy of Arts. Organiser: Consulatul General al Ungariei la Cluj-Napoca și Breasla Barabás Miklós.
8 Mar – 26 Mar 2023
Maria Vianu. Poartă spre visare
An exhibition by artist Maria Vianu, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the catalogue “Poartă spre visare” launched at the opening.
1 Mar – 19 Mar 2023
REFLEXII ÎN TIMP. Expoziție personală Ioan Tămâian
The solo exhibition “Reflexii în timp” presented works by artist Ioan Tămâian, made in glass with metal inserts.
15 Feb – 5 Mar 2023
FURTUNA DINLĂUNTRUL MEU. Expoziție Vioara BARA, Anca CIUBĂNCAN
The exhibition “Furtuna dinlăuntrul meu” brought together paintings by Vioara Bara and Anca Ciubăncan in the upstairs temporary exhibition rooms.
9 Feb – 5 Mar 2023
EU, VERA DAN. PICTURĂ
The painting exhibition “Eu, Vera Dan” by artist Vera Dan presented a selection of works from her career, curated by Dorel Găină and Demostene Șofron.
8 Feb – 26 Feb 2023
Expoziția Anuală a Breslei Barabás Miklós, grupul de la Cluj, 2023
An annual exhibition by the Cluj group of the Barabás Miklós Guild, with works by painters, sculptors, graphic artists, photographers, and ceramic, glass and textile artists. Organiser: Breasla Barabás Miklós.
8 Feb – 5 Mar 2023
Expoziție de pictură Gy. Szabó Béla
An exhibition of paintings by Gy. Szabó Béla at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with portraits and landscapes made in the fourth and fifth decades of the last century.
2 Feb 2023
Finisajul expoziţiei „In Memoriam Corneliu Baba (1906-1997)”
A closing event for the exhibition “In Memoriam Corneliu Baba”, curated by Maria Muscalu Albani and coordinated by Alexandra Sârbu, with over 70 paintings and graphic works.
26 Jan – 12 Feb 2023
Marcel Muntean. Pictură. Mărturii din Grecia
An exhibition of paintings by Marcel Ghe. Muntean, with over 40 works made during his studies and stay in Athens.
18 Jan – 5 Feb 2023
Expoziție Szabó Vilmos
An exhibition of graphic works and paintings by Szabó Vilmos, curated by Szabó Attila.
14 Jan – 15 Jan 2023
Ziua Culturii Naţionale. Acces gratuit
A National Culture Day event at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with visits to the National Gallery permanent exhibition.
12 Jan 2023
Emilia Chirilă. Art-terapia centrată pe artele vizuale. Prelegere
A lecture on visual arts-based art therapy by Dr. Emilia Chirilă, with practical presentations and case studies involving children and adults. Organiser: Alexandra Sârbu.
8 Dec 2022 – 5 Feb 2023
In Memoriam Corneliu Baba (1906-1997)
An In Memoriam Corneliu Baba exhibition hosted by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with more than 70 paintings and graphic works.
23 Nov – 11 Dec 2022
A19AmA. 120 artists video exhibition
The A19AmA exhibition, curated by Ovidiu Petca, Luo Qi and Iakob Attila, presented 120 video works and works by 24 artists on the museum walls. Organiser: Cang Art Museum, Centrul Tagus International Center of Arts, AAmA Art Museum, Asian & African and Mediterranean International Art Association, Fundația Bienala Internațională de Grafică Cluj-Napoca.
17 Nov – 4 Dec 2022
Bienala Națională de Ceramică-Sticlă-Metal, ediția a IX-a
The ninth National Ceramics-Glass-Metal Biennial was organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and brought together 122 artists.
16 Nov – 4 Dec 2022
EXPOZIŢIA INTERNAŢIONALĂ TRIBUNA GRAPHIC – ediţia a XIII-a
An international contemporary graphic art exhibition by Tribuna magazine and the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with works by 31 artists from the Balkans. Organiser: Revista de cultură Tribuna.
16 Nov – 4 Dec 2022
Mihai Sârbulescu. Krisis
An exhibition of paintings by Mihai Sârbulescu, curated by Cristian-Robert Velescu, with themes including Clopotul, Vasul and Drumul. Organiser: Asociația Eleon.
8 Nov – 4 Dec 2022
Elekes Gyula. Singing about freedom
An exhibition of enamel works by artist Elekes Gyula, organised with the Harghita County Centre for the Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Harghita.
3 Nov – 20 Nov 2022
Radu Comșa. Contrapunct
Radu Comșa’s exhibition “Contrapunct”, curated by Dan Breaz, included a SCRIPOR tactile rendering of Hans Mattis-Teutsch’s “The Blue Rider”.
28 Oct – 5 Nov 2022
Evenimentele ultimilor 9 ani, surprinse de fotografii Inquam
An exhibition of 40 photographs from the Inquam Photos feed, shown as part of Fotopia Collective Festival.
26 Oct – 13 Nov 2022
Perspective complementare
Perspective complementare was an exhibition curated by Iakob Attila, with works by 43 painters, sculptors, graphic artists and photographers in four rooms.
25 Oct – 13 Nov 2022
Mircea Popițiu. Chromatic incursion of memory
A painting exhibition by artist Mircea Popițiu at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, curated by Florin Gherasim.
20 Oct – 13 Nov 2022
Chipul și (ne)asemănarea PICTURĂ ȘI SCULPTURĂ
An exhibition of painting and sculpture by Darius Hulea and Sebastian Nasta, with figurative works that included realistically constructed human figures.
19 Oct – 30 Oct 2022
Fotografia – Document Etnografic
An exhibition of ethnographic photography organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with over 150 old and recent images by 40 photographers from Romania, Serbia and Poland.
14 Oct 2022
Întâlnire cu Cristian Tudor Popescu la Muzeul de Artă Cluj
A meeting with Cristian Tudor Popescu, moderated by Vasile Hotea-Fernezan, with signings for the book “Dumnezeu nu e mort. Interceptări. Note informative”.
5 Oct – 16 Oct 2022
Chira Delia. Fața întunecată a lunii
An exhibition of book illustration by artist Delia Chira, after poems by Ruxandra Biró, with original works for the volume “Fața întunecată a lunii”.
5 Oct – 16 Oct 2022
Dumitru Ivan. Pictură
A solo painting exhibition by artist Dumitru Ivan, with landscapes and self-portraits about space and time from his own perspective.
5 Oct – 30 Oct 2022
Liviu Mocan. Scara Lumii – sculptură
A presentation of Liviu Mocan’s monumental sculpture “Scara Lumii,” made in brass and shown in the courtyard of Bánffy Palace.
28 Sept – 16 Oct 2022
Agneta Labancz-Cismașiu | Nagy Anna Mária. Transcendent – pictură și sticlă
A two-part exhibition of paintings by Agneta Labancz-Cismașiu and glass by Nagy Anna Mária, curated by Florin Gherasim.
23 Sept – 16 Oct 2022
Bienala Internațională de Ceramică 2022
An exhibition of the Cluj International Ceramics Biennale, organised by Fundația Ceramart, with works donated by participants in four earlier editions. Organiser: Fundația Ceramart.
20 Sept – 2 Oct 2022
Ilyés „Baby” A journey in my world
An exhibition of works by artist Ilyés “Baby”, “A journey in my world”, including mixed media with embroidery and textile materials.
8 Sept – 18 Sept 2022
Carmen Cecilia Rusu. Misterium
A solo exhibition by artist Carmen Cecilia Rusu, with works in acrylic colors and epoxy resins on canvas.
7 Sept – 25 Sept 2022
Feleki István. Trans-paysage
A photography exhibition with works by artist Feleki István, accompanied by the launch of the album “Feleki István – Trans-paysage”.
7 Sept – 18 Sept 2022
Víctor Manuel Hernández Castillo. Expoziție retrospectivă
A retrospective exhibition of linocuts by Mexican artist Víctor Manuel Hernández Castillo, organised by Tribuna and the Art Museum, with 50 works. Organiser: Revista de cultură „Tribuna”.
14 Aug – 27 Aug 2022
Culori. Forme. Grafici - Perspective clujene
An exhibition by the Art Museum and the Barabás Miklós Guild dedicated to Cluj artists, with over 60 works of painting, graphics, sculpture and textile art. Organiser: Breasla Barabás Miklós.
14 Aug – 4 Sept 2022
Expoziția Râu lin, apă limpede
An exhibition about water and dwindling resources, initiated by Maior Enikő and Balázs Zoltán, with teachers and former students of Partium Christian University. Organiser: Maior Enikő și Balázs Zoltán.
13 Aug – 3 Sept 2022
Expoziție HIBRID. Könczey Elemér
A solo art exhibition by Könczey Elemér, with works made mostly during the pandemic years and varied in style and theme.
13 Aug – 3 Sept 2022
Gergely István. Expoziție retrospectivă de sculptură
A retrospective sculpture exhibition of Gergely István, organized by the Transylvanian Art Centre and Clujul Comoară Association, with works from several creative stages. Organiser: Primăria Sfântu Gheorghe – Centrul de Artă din Transilvania; Asociația Clujul Comoară.
21 Jul – 7 Aug 2022
Adrian Grecu. RetroPerspectiva – un manifest digital
A solo exhibition by artist Adrian Grecu, curated by Horea Avram, with two-dimensional digital works and recent works using augmented reality.
20 Jul – 7 Aug 2022
NAGY Attila. Spațiu și Formă
A solo exhibition by artist Nagy Attila, with works made in ceramic, wood and especially glass.
20 Jul – 7 Aug 2022
Restitutio. Jacques Hérold
The exhibition “Restitutio. Jacques Hérold”, organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with the “George Barițiu” Brașov County Library, showed engravings from two private collections. Organiser: Biblioteca Județeană „George Barițiu” Brașov; Tiny Griffon Gallery Nürnberg; Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara; Facultatea de Arte și Design din Timișoara.
18 Jul – 7 Aug 2022
(Re)constructing Visions. Lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca și din colecții ale artiștilor
An exhibition organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and curated by Dan Breaz, with works from its holdings and artists’ collections, including Corneliu Baba.
6 Jul – 17 Jul 2022
Muzeul Păpușilor, ediție cu exponate în premieră
An edition of the Puppet Museum with puppets and sets from four recent Puck Theatre shows and WonderSpace models made by UTCN students.
1 Jul – 17 Jul 2022
Cum să explici imagini ...
An exhibition on the echo of Joseph Beuys’s work in contemporary art from Romania, curated by Roxana Trestioreanu, with photographs, mail art, installations and films.
29 Jun – 17 Jul 2022
Katona György. Lumea care trece. Pictură
A solo painting exhibition with selected works by Katona György, presented in memoriam in the Temporary Exhibition rooms of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
23 Jun – 3 Jul 2022
Elena Ilash/Florin Marin. Versus II
The exhibition “Versus II” brought together sculptures, objects and installations by Elena Ilash and Florin Marin, curated by Dan-Octavian Breaz. Organiser: Asociația Culturală Rocade.
23 Jun – 3 Jul 2022
Festivalul ROCADA ARTELOR, Ediția I
ROCADA ARTELOR, organized by Asociația ROCADE, was a festival at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with workshops and events in sculpture, jazz, poetry, ceramics and tango. Organiser: Asociația ROCADE.
31 May – 12 Jun 2022
73 Young Artists. Painting exhibition
A painting exhibition by 73 young artists, aged 3 to 18, from Tatiana Alban’s studio, with more than 120 works by children.
26 May 2022
Politică și literatură în vremea lui Victor Eftimiu
A discussion of Cristian Preda’s book “Robul succesului”, with Ioana Bican, Ovidiu Pecican, Sergiu Mișcoiu and moderator Lucian Nastasă-Kovács.
25 May – 19 Jun 2022
Ioan Aurel Mureșan. APUD MAGISTER
An exhibition by painter Ioan Aurel Mureșan, curated by Dan Breaz and Sorina Jecza, with works from the “Apud Magister” and “Variațiuni din Casa Surdului” series. Organiser: Fundația Interart TRIADE din Timișoara.
16 May – 5 Jun 2022
ARTIȘTI ÎN FOCUSUL CAMEREI. Fotografii realizate de fotografi și cineaști maghiari
An exhibition curated by Szegő György and Gelencsér Gábor, with photographs by 12 Hungarian photographers and images of artists from four generations.
14 May 2022
Noaptea muzeelor 2022
Noaptea Muzeelor 2022 was organized by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with access to the National Gallery across 15 rooms.
11 May – 29 May 2022
Expoziție de sculptură Vargha Mihály
A sculpture exhibition by artist Vargha Mihály, with works in which wood was the basic element of the artistic universe.
11 May – 5 Jun 2022
PREMIILE CRAMA OPRIȘOR PENTRU DESEN CONTEMPORAN
An opening for the Crama Oprișor Awards for Contemporary Drawing, in partnership with UAD Cluj-Napoca, showing works by 33 young artists. Organiser: Crama Oprișor.
4 May – 15 May 2022
AMURG
The photography exhibition “AMURG” by artist Virgil Mleșniță brought together images from Maramureș gathered over about 20 years.
29 Apr – 15 May 2022
Mapping Frames
The Mapping Frames exhibition at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum included an opening event.
15 Apr – 30 Apr 2022
VINEREA MARE. Expoziție de Paști
An Easter exhibition organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with works from the museum collection and curated by Florin Gherasim.
14 Apr – 30 Apr 2022
Noa Levin Harif. Punct de sprijin
A solo exhibition of drawing and book illustration by Israeli artist Noa Levin Harif, with a book launch during the opening.
7 Apr 2022
Cuvânt și imagine
An event by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, in collaboration with the Writers' Union of Romania, Cluj branch, with three Neuma book launches. Organiser: Uniunea Scriitorilor din România, Filiala Cluj.
31 Mar – 10 Apr 2022
Elisabeta VERESS. LUMINI ȘI UMBRE DIN ADÂNCURI
A painting exhibition by artist Elisabeta Veress, with works about flowers, rural and urban landscapes, miners’ lives and gates opening toward the universe.
30 Mar – 17 Apr 2022
Katy Zoltán. Chopiniana
A solo painting exhibition by Katy Zoltán, with recent works and pieces from her portfolio gathered under the theme Chopiniana.
23 Mar – 17 Apr 2022
GYÖRKÖS 100
A painting exhibition dedicated to Albert Györkös Mányi, organized with the Györkös Mányi Albert Memorial House and accompanied by a trilingual catalogue with about 60 reproductions. Organiser: Casa Memorială Györkös Mányi Albert a Asociației Societatea Maghiară de Cultură din Transilvania.
18 Mar – 27 Mar 2022
EXPOZIŢIE-MEDALION. GIUSEPPE VASI (1710-1782). Magnificenţe ale Romei antice şi moderne
A focused exhibition on Giuseppe Vasi, curated by Alexandra Sârbu, showing five engravings from the Art Museum of Cluj-Napoca collection.
11 Mar – 27 Mar 2022
IMAGINING FUTURES. Urban Comics from ArtiViStory Collective
An exhibition of urban comics by ArtiViStory Collective, with visual research, animations and sequential illustrations about the urban future.
3 Mar – 20 Mar 2022
Arantxa Etcheverria: Babel
The exhibition “Babel” by artist Arantxa Etcheverria, curated by Bogdan Iacob, included painting, object, installation and performance.
3 Mar – 3 Apr 2022
Sorin Purcaru. Antropomorfism
A retrospective exhibition by artist Sorin Purcaru, curated by Cristina Simion and Dan Breaz, with graphic and sculpture works from three decades of practice.
2 Mar – 20 Mar 2022
Zsigmond Aranka
A solo exhibition by artist Zsigmond Aranka, made with the Harghita County Centre for the Conservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture, with tapestries, oil paintings and drawings. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Harghita.
27 Feb 2022
Workshop de exprimare prin mişcare şi dans creativ
A creative movement and dance workshop led by choreographer-teacher Loredana Crăciun, set within the exhibition “Cabaret de idei après la lettre: BRAN Q. Z. & FRIENDS”. Organiser: Loredana Crăciun.
18 Feb – 27 Feb 2022
Cabaret de idei après la lettre. BRAN Q. Z. & FRIENDS
A cabaret of ideas proposed by Elf Theoretical High School, with art made by students from three high schools and works shown by sculptor Dan Istrate. Organiser: Liceul Teoretic „Elf”.
16 Feb – 6 Mar 2022
Márkos Tamás. Proba focului
A photography exhibition by artist Márkos Tamás, with images made after a fire in Șumuleu and drawings by children who witnessed it.
9 Feb – 27 Feb 2022
Áder Orsolya. The Art of Dimensions
An exhibition of paintings by artist Áder Orsolya about chaos and the wish to see patterns, with visible and invisible dimensions on canvas.
2 Feb – 13 Feb 2022
Eva Dolha. Aproape vs. Departe
A painting exhibition by artist Eva Dolha, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with works paired at 16 x 16 cm and 90 x 90 cm.
21 Jan – 6 Feb 2022
Botond Részegh. Dualitate simplă
The exhibition “Simple Duality” by artist Botond Részegh brought together painting and drawing, with works on symmetry and the dialogue of motifs.
21 Jan – 30 Jan 2022
Feleki Szabolcs. Pictură
A solo painting exhibition by artist Feleki Szabolcs, a graduate of the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca.
15 Jan 2022
ZIUA CULTURII NAŢIONALE
A National Culture Day event at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, featuring Venceslav Melka’s work “Biserica din Densuș.”
12 Jan – 30 Jan 2022
Horia Hudubeț. In-Out
A solo sculpture exhibition by Horia Hudubeț, with kinetic works based on mechanisms that could change their form and placement in space.
24 Dec – 27 Dec 2021
Crăciun 2021
9 Dec 2021 – 16 Jan 2022
Salonul anual de artă al UAP, filiala Cluj
The UAP Cluj-Napoca branch annual art salon was organized with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and included painting, sculpture, graphics, photo-video, design, ceramics and textiles. Organiser: Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici din România (UAP), Filiala Cluj-Napoca.
8 Dec 2021 – 2 Jan 2022
Expoziţia Internaţională Tribuna Graphic. Ediţia XII
An international contemporary graphic art exhibition initiated by Tribuna magazine, with 30 artists from 19 countries in Europe, America and Asia. Organiser: Revista de cultură Tribuna.
8 Dec – 30 Dec 2021
SUBA László - 80. EXPOZIȚIE ANIVERSARĂ
An anniversary exhibition dedicated to sculptor Suba László, with works from over five decades and paintings by four Turda artists he invited.
24 Nov – 5 Dec 2021
Fotografia-document etnografic
An exhibition of ethnographic photographs by CJCPCT Cluj, with over 250 selected images from 50 photographers or entities in Romania, Serbia and Poland. Organiser: Centrul Judeţean pentru Conservarea şi Promovarea Culturii Tradiţionale Cluj (CJCPCT Cluj).
24 Nov 2021 – 9 Jan 2022
#Șaptezeci. Expoziție cu lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
The #Șaptezeci exhibition, curated by Iakob Attila, brought together works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection for its seven-decade anniversary.
17 Nov – 5 Dec 2021
BLUETIFUL
An exhibition of cyanotypes made by elfi for the BluElf Cultural Project, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Liceul Teoretic „Elf”. Organiser: Liceul Teoretic „Elf”.
12 Nov – 5 Dec 2021
NAGY Anna. Pictură
A retrospective exhibition of paintings by Nagy Anna, curated by Dr. Bordás Beáta, with portraits, figure compositions and nine works from the museum collection.
3 Nov – 14 Nov 2021
Farkas György. Amintiri și reflexii
An exhibition of photographs by Farkas György, shaped by his long walks in natural settings.
28 Oct – 14 Nov 2021
Aurel SÂRBU. JUDECATA DE APOI
An exhibition by artist Aurel Sârbu, “Judecata de Apoi”, with works in painting, graphic art and sculpture.
6 Oct – 31 Oct 2021
Fany Singer. Escape From Reality
A solo exhibition by artist Fany Singer with printmaking works, including screen printing and monotype, at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
6 Oct – 7 Nov 2021
Valentin CODOIU. PICTURĂ
An exhibition of paintings by Cluj artist Valentin Codoiu, held by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum in the Festive Halls of Banffy Palace.
4 Oct – 21 Oct 2021
Salonul Aniversar de Fotografie 2016-2021
An anniversary photography salon at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with a ceremony and public presentation.
16 Sept – 3 Oct 2021
Andor Kőmives. ÎNTOARCEREA LA INOCENȚĂ
A retrospective exhibition of paintings by Andor Kőmives, curated by Ioana Savu Gruiță and Dan Breaz, with works from the family collection. Organiser: Asociația KAndor.
15 Sept – 22 Oct 2021
MARIANA GHEORGHIU BĂDENI. Urzeală de ierburi
A solo decorative art exhibition by textile artist Mariana Gheorghiu Bădeni, with works made from threads, textile fibers and dried grasses.
8 Sept – 26 Sept 2021
Sorin Scurtulescu. Picturi italiene
An exhibition of Italian paintings by Sorin Scurtulescu, curated by Alan Jones, with 36 oil-on-canvas works made plein air in Rome, Venice and Milan. Organiser: Consiliul Județean Cluj, Centrul Național de Informare și Promovare Turistică Cluj, Asociația Eleon, Galleria 28 și Grupul Noima.
27 Aug 2021
Cenaclului Literar de la Cluj
A Cercul Literar de la Cluj event marked five years of activity, with books by seven poets and three prose writers presented. Organiser: Cercul Literar de la Cluj.
19 Aug 2021
125 ani de la nașterea Școlii de pictură de la Baia Mare
A conference on the Baia Mare School of Painting, organised by the Consulate General of Hungary in Cluj-Napoca and Festivalul Centrul Vechi-Baia Mare, moderated by Pintér Zsolt. Organiser: Consulatul General al Ungariei la Cluj-Napoca și Festivalul Centrul Vechi-Baia Mare.
18 Aug – 5 Sept 2021
Mira Marincaș. Solo ipse
Mira Marincaș’s solo exhibition of photography and mixed media, “Solo ipse,” was shown in four halls of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
16 Aug – 5 Sept 2021
Kovács Zsolt. Lumea arborilor/A fák világa
An exhibition of graphic works by artist Kovács Zsolt István, titled “Lumea arborilor/A fák világa”.
30 Jul – 12 Sept 2021
Nagy Albert. Retrospectivă
A retrospective of Albert Nagy made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and Galeria Quadro, with over 100 paintings and three sculptures. Organiser: Galeria Quadro.
28 Jul – 14 Aug 2021
Perspective Paralele | Párhuzamos Perspektivák
The exhibition “Perspective Paralele – Párhuzamos Perspektivák” presented paintings by Mayer Hella, Katona-Zsombori Mária, Póka Zsombori Erzsébet and Zsombori Erzsébet.
23 Jul – 1 Aug 2021
LUCIAN BROSCĂȚEAN | a mind trip
An exhibition of Lucian Broscățean’s anniversary collection, curated by Alexandra Sârbu, with outfits shown alongside Baroque and Biedermeier paintings.
23 Jul – 30 Jul 2021
Mirrors of Brâncuși
Mirrors of Brâncuși was a multimedia exhibition organised by Fundația Art Production, Centrul de Resurse pentru Cetățenie Activă and Christian Westblink, with installations based on his work. Organiser: Fundația Art Production, Centrul de Resurse pentru Cetățenie Activă și Christian Westblink.
20 Jul – 8 Aug 2021
Simon Endre. Culoare și formă
A solo painting exhibition by artist Simon Endre at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with still lifes, landscapes and portraits.
7 Jul – 25 Jul 2021
Vasile Pop. Ultima Vamă
Vasile Pop’s solo painting exhibition “Ultima Vamă” was presented in the Festive Halls of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
30 Jun – 17 Jul 2021
Expoziția Materie și Spirit /Anyag és szellem
The exhibition Matter and Spirit / Anyag és szellem, organized by the Matéria Artistic Association in Budapest, showed works by contemporary Hungarian artists. Organiser: Asociația Artistică Matéria (Budapesta).
29 Jun – 18 Jul 2021
Stefan Gnandt
An exhibition of work by Stefan Gnandt and Andras Bodo at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with Ioan Sbârciu and Lucian Nastasă-Kovacs speaking at the opening.
23 Jun – 4 Jul 2021
Biró József. Pictură, grafică, documente de arhivă
An exhibition of paintings, graphics, drawings and archive documents by Biró József, from the collection donated by his nephew Ádám Biró to the Jewish Community of Cluj.
23 Jun – 4 Jul 2021
Diana Popuț / Mihai Plătică. SUDDENLY CLEAR
The exhibition “Suddenly Clear” brought together works by Diana Popuț and Mihai Plătică, including needle-perforated paper and photography as a main medium.
23 Jun 2021
Lansare de carte. Cenaclul de luni, de Cosmin Ciotloș
A book launch and signing for “Cenaclul de luni” by Cosmin Ciotloș, with talks by Marta Petreu, Ion Vartic, Cosmin Ciotloș and Anca Hațiegan.
12 Jun 2021
Noaptea Muzeelor 2021
Museum Night at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum included three exhibitions, including the National Gallery, with over 138 paintings and 15 sculptures.
10 Jun – 19 Jun 2021
Memoria Tăinuită a Locului
An exhibition of works by doctoral students from the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, opened with the exhibiting artists and project coordinators present.
10 Jun – 27 Jun 2021
Muzeul Păpușilor. Prieteni din povești
An exhibition by Puck Puppet Theatre with puppets and set pieces from shows such as The Snow Queen, curated by Elena Ilaș. Organiser: Teatrul de Păpuși „Puck”.
5 Jun 2021
Istoria ilustrată a secuilor. Lansare de carte
A launch of the book “Istoria ilustrată a secuilor”, with remarks by Hermann Gusztáv Mihály, the volume’s coordinator, Lucian Năstasă-Kovács and Borboly Csaba.
3 Jun – 13 Jun 2021
Adam Keleti. ZBOR INTERIOR
A retrospective exhibition by artist Adam Keleti, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, with works from half a century of creative activity.
3 Jun – 6 Jun 2021
Săptămâna Festivă a Cărții Maghiare
The Hungarian Book Festive Week was an event at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, opened in the presence of Oláh Emese and Markó Béla.
2 Jun – 20 Jun 2021
WORLD PRESS PHOTO
The annual World Press Photo international exhibition, co-organised in Romania by Fundația Eidos and Upgrade 100, included images submitted by 4,315 photographers from 130 countries. Organiser: Fundația Eidos și Upgrade 100.
13 May – 30 May 2021
Romulus LADEA. EXPOZIȚIE ANIVERSARĂ
An anniversary exhibition on the life and work of sculptor Romulus Ladea, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with Romulus Ladea Visual Arts High School, marking 120 years since his birth. Organiser: Liceul de Arte Vizuale Romulus Ladea.
12 May – 30 May 2021
Iurie Cojocaru. Dialog vertical
The exhibition “Dialog vertical” brought together paintings by Iurie Cojocaru from 2016–2020, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, with motifs such as trees, archangels and birds.
6 May – 23 May 2021
Tincuța Marin. EREWHON/NOHWERE
An exhibition by artist Tincuța Marin, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, with recent works from her last three years of practice.
1 May – 4 May 2021
Sarbatori fericite!
A holiday message from the staff of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with the greeting “Happy Holidays.”.
28 Apr – 23 May 2021
Bencsik János 75+1
An exhibition of painting and graphic art by Bencsik János, with a selection from his work and themes such as mythological figures, masks and puppets.
21 Apr – 9 May 2021
Irina Dora Măgurean. A MATTER OF LIGHT
A photography exhibition by artist Irina Dora Măgurean, with works from her series of Polaroid images and photographic collages.
14 Apr – 9 May 2021
Gheorghe Anghel
An exhibition of painting and object by Gheorghe I. Anghel, with works tied to history, myths and the artist’s Levantine roots.
3 Apr – 5 Apr 2021
Paște fericit și binecuvântat!
31 Mar – 18 Apr 2021
DACIAN ANDONI. PERENITATE FRAGILĂ
An exhibition of painting and drawing by Timișoara artist Dacian Andoni, a professor at the West University of Timișoara.
10 Mar – 11 Apr 2021
CTITORII CROMATICE. O retrospectivă Gheorghe Codrea
A retrospective exhibition of Gheorghe Codrea, curated by Alexandra Ardelean, with oil paintings inspired by the artist’s Maramureș origins.
4 Mar – 28 Mar 2021
Ioana Antoniu / Radu Pulbere. DOPPELGÄNGER
The exhibition “Doppelgänger” brought together paintings by Ioana Antoniu and Radu Pulbere, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, including works with Braille paper textures.
3 Mar – 21 Mar 2021
Sorin Dumitrescu Mihăești. Pictură
An exhibition of paintings by artist Sorin Dumitrescu Mihăești, with over thirty recent works on the human condition, portraits and attitudes. Organiser: Revista de cultură „Tribuna”.
17 Feb – 7 Mar 2021
Piatră. Hârtie. Foarfecă. Brâncuși
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and Elf High School, with graphic and photographic variations on Brâncuși themes. Organiser: Liceul Teoretic „Elf”.
11 Feb – 28 Feb 2021
Expoziția anuală a Breslei Barabás Miklós. Grupul de la Cluj
A group exhibition by the Barabás Miklós Guild, organised by the association of Hungarian visual artists in Romania, with painting, sculpture, graphic art and photography. Organiser: Asociația „Breasla Barabás Miklós”.
3 Feb – 28 Feb 2021
Árkossy István. Călătorie în timp
Árkossy István’s exhibition “Călătorie în timp – Időutazás” presented 20 works measuring 100 x 100 cm, on events from Egyptian dynasties to the present.
27 Jan – 14 Feb 2021
Fotografia. Document etnografic
The exhibition “Photography – Ethnographic Document” brought together over 200 black-and-white and color ethnographic photos by 50 artists from Romania, Serbia and Poland. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Cluj.
21 Jan – 7 Feb 2021
Sevan Székely. Timbre
The exhibition “Timbre” presented works by Sevan Székely, in a project about the nocturnal urban labyrinth and the space of Bánffy Palace.
15 Jan – 7 Feb 2021
Identități. Ziua Culturii Naționale
The exhibition “Identități. Ziua Culturii Naționale”, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, presented works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection.
23 Dec 2020 – 3 Jan 2021
Program de vizitare special decembrie 2020 - ianuarie 2021
A special visiting schedule at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum for the winter holidays, with closed days and days open to visitors.
16 Dec 2020 – 10 Jan 2021
Beethoven reloaded
An exhibition proposed by ELF Theoretical High School with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with sculpture, painting and graphic art, including Dimitrie Paciurea’s bronze portrait of Beethoven. Organiser: Liceul Teoretic „ELF”.
16 Dec 2020 – 14 Jan 2021
Bruno Maria Bradt. Homo Sum
The exhibition “Homo Sum” by artist Bruno Maria Bradt brought together large-format works in pencil, pastel, gouache and charcoal on cardboard. Organiser: revista de cultură Tribuna.
8 Dec 2020 – 7 Feb 2021
Acroșaje participative
An exhibition with video art, sound, light and creative writing interventions, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with UAD students. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design Cluj-Napoca.
2 Dec 2020 – 15 Jan 2021
Radu Serban. Continuum. Concurs
An online contest by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and artist Radu Șerban, linked to the Continuum exhibition, with the ReAmintiri album as its prize. Organiser: Radu Șerban.
25 Nov 2020 – 17 Jan 2021
Radu Șerban. Continuum
An exhibition by Radu Șerban, Continuum, with recent works and a monumental canvas representing his grandfather's house.
24 Nov – 31 Dec 2020
TRIBUNA GRAPHIC 2020
The online exhibition “Tribuna Graphic 2020”, made by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and Tribuna magazine, presented printmaking from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Organiser: Revista de cultură „Tribuna”.
18 Nov 2020 – 16 Jan 2021
GHIDUL-PACIENTULUI–COVID-9
An informational COVID-19 guide published by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, covering symptoms, transmission routes and RT-PCR testing from nasal or pharyngeal swabs.
14 Nov – 15 Nov 2020
Noaptea muzeelor 2020
Museum Night 2020 was an online edition organized by Cluj-Napoca City Hall’s Urban Culture Center, with virtual presentations of six exhibitions. Organiser: Centrul de Cultură Urbană al Primăriei Cluj-Napoca.
5 Nov – 29 Nov 2020
Beata BEBEL. CHROMATIC EMOTIONS
A painting exhibition by Polish artist Beata Bebel, curated by Florin Gherasim, with works connected to self-portrait and still life.
5 Nov – 29 Nov 2020
MIRON ZOWNIR Flashback. Return to Cluj
An exhibition of photographs by Miron Zownir, curated by Olimpia Bera, with the projects “Romania Raw” and “Down and Out in Moscow.” Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design, Centrul Cultural German.
5 Nov – 29 Nov 2020
Włodzimierz KARANKIEWICZ. Velum
A painting exhibition by Włodzimierz Karankiewicz, with recent works from the VELUM series, curated by Florin Gherasim.
28 Oct – 15 Nov 2020
Pictură tradițională din Transilvania și Banat în colecția pr. prof. Ioan Bizău
An exhibition of traditional painting from Rev. Prof. Ioan Bizău’s collection, with works by last-century artists from the Timișoara and Cluj centers.
28 Oct 2020 – 15 Jan 2021
Sipos László. Lume întoarsă
An exhibition of painting and graphic art by Sipos László, with a selection from his work and several early pieces. Organiser: Institutul Cultural Maghiar din Sfântu Gheorghe.
22 Oct – 1 Nov 2020
Neo-manifest romantic
A contemporary art exhibition initiated by the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca, with doctoral projects and works by Painting department staff. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca.
21 Oct – 25 Oct 2020
Muzeul Fotografiilor Nefăcute #2
An exhibition by Asociația Fotopia, with photographers’ stories about pictures they did not take, interpreted as drawings by six illustrators. Organiser: Asociația Fotopia.
15 Oct – 1 Nov 2020
Expoziție Forró Ágnes
A solo exhibition by Cluj ceramicist and illustrator Forró Ágnes, with works from the last decade of her practice.
15 Oct – 15 Nov 2020
Rondul scriitorilor în dialog cu lucrări din patrimoniul Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, made with the Writers’ Union of Romania, with 48 heritage works and contemporary literary texts.
7 Oct – 25 Oct 2020
Viorel Nimigeanu. Expoziție aniversară
An anniversary exhibition of artist Viorel Nimigeanu, with works from series such as Darul iubirii, Muntele albastru and Fețele timpului.
2 Oct – 4 Oct 2020
Clujotronic – Electro Arts Festival | Hybrid edition
Clujotronic was an electronic arts festival organized by the German Cultural Center and the French Institute in Cluj-Napoca, with video mapping in the museum courtyard by Simon Lazarus. Organiser: Centrul Cultural German și Institutul Francez din Cluj-Napoca.
16 Sept – 11 Oct 2020
Maria Alexandrescu Vianu-Între cer și pământ
An exhibition by artist Maria Alexandrescu Vianu, with works made between 2018 and 2020 and cities often seen from above, in flight.
10 Sept – 4 Oct 2020
GONE WITH THE WIND
Gone with the Wind was an exhibition of dissertation works by Painting master's graduates at the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, coordinated by Ioan Sbârciu and Olimpia-Georgeta Bera.
2 Sept – 20 Sept 2020
ILFOVEANU 2020
An exhibition dedicated to Sorin Ilfoveanu, organised by Vikart auction house with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and UAP, with 45 acrylic paintings and drawings. Organiser: Casa de licitații Vikart.
19 Aug – 30 Aug 2020
Expoziția de fotografie „Regiunea Ocrotitoare”. Görföl Jenő
A photography exhibition by Görföl Jenő about the poet’s ancestral homeland, with images of the built heritage of Hungarians in Slovakia.
19 Aug – 23 Aug 2020
Le dăm jos? Nu le dăm jos?
An opening at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about the toppling, removal or painting of statues of historical figures.
19 Aug – 6 Sept 2020
Paradisul regăsit. Ádám Gyula
An exhibition of photographs by Ádám Gyula, with ethnographic works mainly from Szeklerland and the Moldova region.
19 Aug – 6 Sept 2020
Pictură Transilvăneană Interbelică
An exhibition of interwar Transylvanian painting, curated by Oniga Erika and Boros Judit, with around 60 works on the influence of the Baia Mare School.
10 Aug – 6 Sept 2020
Expoziția Referință
The “Reference” exhibition, organised by the Transylvanian Art Centre, presented 60 works from the Sapientia Foundation collection. Organiser: Centrul de Artă din Transilvania.
10 Aug – 30 Aug 2020
Minuni tăcute
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum dedicated to the memory and literary legacy of poet Reményik Sándor, with the Transylvanian landscape as a theme.
1 Aug – 9 Aug 2020
Artiști împreună
An exhibition of works by Romanian artists, made within a campaign by Centrul Cultural Clujean and Observatorul Român de Sănătate on togetherness, responsibility and heroes. Organiser: Centrul Cultural Clujean și Observatorul Român de Sănătate.
1 Aug – 9 Aug 2020
Călătorie în lumea lui Dem
An interactive exhibition about Dem Demetrescu, curated by Adrian Buga, with original sheets from the animated film Capra cu trei iezi.
1 Aug – 9 Aug 2020
FAR | 12 Fotografi de Arhitectură din România
A FAR exhibition on architectural photography in Romania, organised by Asociația Igloo - Habitat și Arhitectură, with work by 12 photographers, many of them architects. Organiser: Asociația Igloo - Habitat și Arhitectură.
1 Aug – 9 Aug 2020
Jurnal de pandemie
An exhibition of photographs by Erik Messori and Remus Țiplea about the start of the pandemic in Romania and Italy, with images of isolation and changed daily life. Organiser: CAPTA IMAGES și Asociația Fotopia.
31 Jul – 9 Aug 2020
Lights on! Fellini’s 8 1/2 - Fotografii inedite de Paul Ronald, din colecția Maraldi
An exhibition of unpublished photographs taken by Paul Ronald on the set of 8 ½, curated by Antonio Maraldi, from the Maraldi collection.
30 Jul – 9 Aug 2020
Elena Ilash / Florin Marin. Versus
“Versus” was an exhibition of sculptures and objects by Elena Ilash and Florin Marin, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz, including works suspended in the exhibition space.
17 Jul – 6 Aug 2020
WORLD PRESS PHOTO | 2020
The photojournalism exhibition “World Press Photo | 2020,” organised by Eidos Foundation, included the jury’s final selection from 73,996 submitted photographs. Organiser: Fundația Eidos.
9 Jul – 26 Jul 2020
Expoziția „What if you were in my shoes?”
A group exhibition curated by Ioan Sbârciu, with works by Corneliu Brudașcu, Ștefan Bădulescu, Georgeta-Olimpia Bera and other artists.
8 Jul – 26 Jul 2020
Expoziție de pictură Biró Éva
A painting exhibition with works by Biró Éva, introduced at the opening by museum curator Dr. Florin Gherasim.
8 Jul – 26 Jul 2020
Puck 70 – Epaminonda Tiotiu. Expoziție de scenografie
A scenography exhibition presented by Puck Puppet Theatre, with puppets and set elements made by Epaminonda Tiotiu for shows such as “Cartea cu Apolodor”. Organiser: Teatrul de Păpuși „Puck”.
27 Jun – 25 Jul 2020
Spectacole ale Teatrului Puck la Muzeul de Artă Cluj-Napoca
A cancelled series of puppet shows by Puck Puppet Theatre, planned for the Art Museum courtyard, with titles in Romanian and Hungarian. Organiser: Teatrul de Păpuși „Puck”.
17 Jun – 5 Jul 2020
Expoziția DIALOG ÎNTRE PENSULĂ ȘI DALTĂ. Mircea POPIȚIU (pictură) – Ioan ȘEU (sculptură)
An exhibition of painting and sculpture by Mircea Popițiu and Ioan Șeu, opened in the courtyard of Bánffy Palace.
17 Jun – 5 Jul 2020
Marcel Lupșe. Descânt (redeschidere)
An exhibition of painting, drawing and object works by Marcel Lupșe, a Bistrița artist born in Dej, reopened after the pandemic closure.
23 May – 30 Jun 2020
EXPOZIȚIA INTERNAȚIONALĂ DE GRAFICĂ HOLOCAUST
A virtual graphic art exhibition about the Holocaust, curated by Ovidiu Petca, with black-and-white works by 20 artists from 13 countries.
18 May – 16 Jun 2020
Măsuri generale de prevenire împotriva infectării cu COVID-19
A set of COVID-19 prevention measures by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, including guidance to wear the mask over the nose, mouth and chin.
18 May 2020 – 1 Jun 2021
Reguli obligatorii pentru accesul în muzeu în contextul pandemiei generate de COVID-19
A set of mandatory access rules for the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with masks during the visit and at least 2 m distance.
13 May – 20 May 2020
ANUNŢ IMPORTANT CU PRIVIRE LA REDESCHIDEREA MUZEULUI
An announcement by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about reopening to the public, with initial access only to the National Gallery rooms.
11 May – 15 May 2020
Lucrări din patrimoniul muzeului (VI)
A presentation of works by Ioan Sbârciu from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, including the Ash Forest cycle dedicated to Transylvanian forests.
10 May – 15 May 2020
Lucrări din patrimoniul muzeului (V)
A presentation of Cornel Brudașcu's works in the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, with details on the painting “Tineri pe șantier”.
5 May – 15 May 2020
Lucrări din patrimoniul muzeului (IV)
A presentation of Hans Eder’s “Kolomeea” from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection, noting its dense paint and expressionist character.
29 Apr – 15 May 2020
Lucrări din patrimoniul muzeului (III)
A presentation of Eugen Gâscă’s work “Transparențe” from the Art Museum’s collection, described through transparent forms in bluish greys.
24 Apr – 15 May 2020
Lucrări din patrimoniul muzeului (I)
A presentation of Nagy Albert’s “Clown” from the museum collection, a 1966 composition with a figure set firmly in the foreground.
24 Apr – 15 May 2020
Lucrări din patrimoniul muzeului (II)
A presentation of Ion Țuculescu’s work “Țărmul roșu (Marină)” from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum collection.
17 Apr – 21 Apr 2020
Sărbători Pascale Fericite
An Easter greetings message from the staff of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
3 Apr – 15 May 2020
Decorația sculptată a clădirii Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
A presentation of the Art Museum Cluj-Napoca’s sculpted decoration, made by J. E. Blaumann, Anton Schuchbauer, Josef Hoffmayer and Gottfried Hartmann, with the Bánffy coat of arms and griffins.
3 Apr – 10 Apr 2020
Momente din istoria Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca. Partea I
A text by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about Ditrói Ervin, the museum’s first director, and the institution’s move into Bánffy Palace.
3 Apr – 15 May 2020
Momente din istoria Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca. Partea II
A piece on the history of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, by Dr. Livia Drăgoi, with details on the Bánffy Palace restoration and the cinema building in the inner courtyard.
3 Apr – 15 May 2020
Momente din istoria Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca. Partea III
A presentation by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about its first permanent exhibition, opened in the Reduta building and arranged in five rooms.
3 Apr – 15 May 2020
Palatul Bánffy
A presentation of Bánffy Palace, designed by Johann Eberhard Blaumann for Count Bánffy György, with details on its plan, interior and decoration.
11 Mar – 15 May 2020
Măsuri legate de infecția cu coronavirus
An announcement by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum about extending the suspension of public activities and events, following an order by Cluj County Council.
6 Mar – 15 Mar 2020
Echoes Beneath the Waves
A group exhibition with works by Radu Băieș, Mircea But and nine other artists, curated by Georgiana Buț, with paintings on landscape, portrait and underwater scenes.
5 Mar – 22 Mar 2020
Marcel Lupșe. Descânt
Marcel Lupșe’s solo exhibition “Descânt” brought together painting, drawing and object works, with Florin Gherasim as curator.
29 Feb 2020
Lansarea volumului „Ei spun că mă cheamă Varujan”
The launch of the poetry volume “Ei spun că mă cheamă Varujan” by Varujan Vosganian took place in the Tonitza Hall of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
26 Feb 2020
Gala Medicina, Artă, Cultură, ediția 212
A Medicine, Art, Culture gala organised by UMF “Iuliu Hațieganu”, dedicated to the centenary of George Barițiu National College and the “Centenar Barițiu” exhibition. Organiser: Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie „Iuliu Hațieganu”.
26 Feb 2020
Nicolae Tonitza după 80 de ani
An event by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum in the National Gallery, dedicated to Nicolae Tonitza, a painter, graphic artist, ceramicist and essayist, 80 years after his death.
25 Feb – 15 Mar 2020
Michael Lassel. Lumea ca Alegorie și Mit
A solo exhibition by artist Michael Lassel, organised by Tribuna cultural magazine, with 38 works on view. Organiser: Revista de cultură „Tribuna”.
12 Feb – 24 Feb 2020
Xantus Géza. Atracția Infinitului
An exhibition by painter Xantus Géza, “Atracția Infinitului,” curated by Iakob Attila at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
6 Feb – 23 Feb 2020
Expoziția anuală a Breslei Barabás Miklós – grupul de la Cluj
A group exhibition by the Barabás Miklós Guild’s Cluj group, with painting, sculpture, graphics, ceramics, glass, textiles and photography. Organiser: Asociația „Breasla Barabás Miklós”.
6 Feb – 23 Feb 2020
„First Museum Show”. Gaspar Szilard
The temporary exhibition “First Museum Show” by Gaspar Szilard brought together sculpture, installation, video, performance and photography in the Festive Halls.
6 Feb 2020
Lansarea volumului „Noi, secuii și prietenii noștri români. Interviuri și mărturii ale conviețuirii”
A launch of the volume “Noi, secuii și prietenii noștri români”, organized by the Harghita County Center for the Conservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture and Grupul Secuimea Vie. Organiser: Centrul Județean pentru Conservarea și Promovarea Culturii Tradiționale Harghita și Grupul Secuimea Vie.
3 Feb – 9 Feb 2020
„Seara Artelor”, ediţia a VIII-a
An art exhibition by Școala de Arte Cluj, with works by students from painting, graphics, fashion design and ceramics sections. Organiser: Școala de Arte Cluj.
29 Jan 2020
Gala „Medicină, Artă, Cultură”, ediția a 211-a
A Medicine, Art, Culture gala organised by Iuliu Hațieganu UMF, with lectures by Ioan Bolovan and Radu Munteanu in the Tonitza Hall. Organiser: Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie „Iuliu Hațieganu”.
23 Jan – 2 Feb 2020
ExpoCaligrafia - Scrisul de mână, o artă
A temporary calligraphy exhibition by Asociația Liber la Educație, Cultură și Sport with the Art Museum, with works from 23 countries. Organiser: Asociația Liber la Educație, Cultură și Sport.
22 Jan – 2 Feb 2020
Expoziția Trialog. Feleki Károly. Foto, desen, afiș
The solo exhibition “Trialog” by artist Feleki Károly brought together photographs, drawings and posters from different creative periods.
16 Jan – 2 Feb 2020
Szoke Jozsef. Picturi și sculpturi
A solo exhibition by artist Szőke József, with paintings and sculptures, opened by Lucian Nastasă-Kovács, Kolozsi Tibor and Fülöp G. András.
15 Jan – 2 Feb 2020
Expoziție Florentina și Alexandru Mihai
A retrospective exhibition of sculpture and painting by artists Florentina Mihai-Bonta and Alexandru Mihai.
18 Dec 2019 – 26 Jan 2020
Operele pictorului Venceslav Melka în colecția Muzeului de Artă Cluj-Napoca
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum of works by Venceslav Melka from its collection, including nine oil paintings and three sketchbooks.
11 Dec 2019 – 6 Jan 2020
Tribuna Graphic editța a X-a
The 10th edition of the “Tribuna Graphic” exhibition, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and Tribuna magazine, brought together 30 artists from 20 countries. Organiser: Revista de cultură „Tribuna”.
21 Nov – 29 Dec 2019
IMAGINI DIN GALERII SECRETE Religia clandestină în arhivele poliției secrete
An exhibition curated by Gabriela Nicolescu and James Kapaló about clandestine religion in secret police archives, with images from Romania, Hungary, Moldova and Ukraine.
6 Nov – 24 Nov 2019
Ákos Ezer CLOSER LOOK
An exhibition of paintings by Ákos Ezer, with figurative compositions about “normal” people and their efforts in everyday life. Organiser: Fundaţia Culturală Intact (Cluj-Napoca), ART + TEXT (Budapesta).
30 Oct – 17 Nov 2019
MARCEL BUNEA. TĂCERI ARTICULATE
A solo painting exhibition by Marcel Bunea, “Tăceri articulate,” curated by Ruxandra Demetrescu and Cătălin Davidescu.
24 Oct – 14 Nov 2019
Dan Mohanu Spații iconice
A solo exhibition of painting, engraving and photography by Bucharest artist Dan Mohanu, “Spații Iconice”, in the museum’s ground-floor temporary galleries.
13 Oct – 20 Oct 2019
Frozen Identity - Erik Messori - Expoziție foto
A photo exhibition by Erik Messori about identity and belonging, referring to grey-passport citizens left outside political life.
10 Oct – 20 Oct 2019
Trapped in Belgrade - Francesco Pistilli - Expozitie foto
A photo exhibition by Francesco Pistilli, part of the “Lives in Limbo” project, about refugees stranded in warehouses behind Belgrade’s main railway station.
2 Oct – 20 Oct 2019
Andrei Câmpan și Leonard Vartic
A painting exhibition by artists Andrei Câmpan and Leonard Vartic, with works based on a shared vision of a corridor pierced by windows.
2 Oct – 13 Oct 2019
Bienala Internațională de Ceramică Cluj
The International Ceramic Biennial Cluj brought together over 100 artists and was organised by Arina Ailincăi, Gavril Zmicală and Andrei Florian. Organiser: Arina Ailincăi; Gavril Zmicală; Andrei Florian.
18 Sept – 6 Oct 2019
MĂRTURII DIN ATMOSFERA UNEI EPOCIU. GRAFICA LUI NICOLAE GRIGORESCU LA MUZEUL DE ARTĂ CLUJ
An exhibition of graphic works by Nicolae Grigorescu at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with 96 sketches from the museum collection.
17 Sept – 22 Sept 2019
Expoziția „ZBOR”. Teo Vidican
The exhibition “Zbor” presented works by Teo Vidican, with the butterfly as the main figure and a theme of metamorphosis.
4 Sept – 22 Sept 2019
Expoziția „Lumea mea”. Elena Surdu Stănescu
The personal sculpture exhibition “My World” presented works by Bucharest artist Elena Surdu Stănescu in the ground-floor temporary galleries.
21 Aug – 12 Sept 2019
In memoriam pictor și grafician Plugor Sándor (1940-1999)
19 Aug – 25 Aug 2019
Mimesis. Festivalul de Artă Vizuală Contemporană
The seventh edition of the Mimesis contemporary visual art festival included talks by Szántai János, Zakariás Ágota and Iakob Attila.
17 Aug – 12 Sept 2019
Korniss Péter. Schimbări / Változások
A photography exhibition by Korniss Péter, “Schimbări / Változások”, opened in the artist’s presence and curated by Jerger Krisztina.
17 Aug – 12 Sept 2019
Polifonii vizuale în trei
An exhibition of works by Károly Gyöngyi, Kolozsi Tibor and Gergely Zoltán, with textiles and sculpture in the temporary rooms of the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
16 Aug – 15 Sept 2019
Pictori contemporani din Szentendre
An exhibition of contemporary painters from Szentendre, organised with the Szentendre City Hall and curated by Szakács Imre and Iakob Attila. Organiser: Primăria Orașului Szentendre.
24 Jul – 11 Aug 2019
Remo Giatti. Geo grafica
An exhibition of engravings by Remo Giatti, organised with Tribuna magazine, with 90 works from the Geo grafica edition. Organiser: Revista de cultură „Tribuna”.
23 Jul – 11 Aug 2019
FORRÓ ANTAL – PICTORUL NATURII ȘI AL OMULUI
An exhibition of painting and graphic art dedicated to Forró Antal, curated by Bordás Beáta, with pastels, charcoal drawings, self-portraits and oil works.
18 Jul – 11 Aug 2019
Kudor Duka István. Portret Expoziție de pictură
A painting exhibition by Kudor Duka István, a teacher at UAD Cluj-Napoca, focused on portrait and self-portrait. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design Cluj-Napoca.
4 Jul – 15 Jul 2019
Abstract
The exhibition “Abstract”, organised by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum with UAD Cluj-Napoca, brought together abstract works by UAD doctoral artists, curated by Dr. Dan Breaz. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design Cluj-Napoca.
3 Jul – 21 Jul 2019
EXPOZIȚIA WORLD PRESS PHOTO
A World Press Photo exhibition organized by Fundația Eidos at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with 140 winning photographs selected from 78,801 images. Organiser: Fundația Eidos.
12 Jun – 17 Jun 2019
Cristian Lăpușan – Discord
An exhibition by artist Cristian Lăpușan, curated by Ioan Sbârciu, with figurative works on conflict, part of the artist’s doctoral research.
8 May – 19 May 2019
EXPOZIȚIA HIGH LIGHT
The High Light painting exhibition brought together recent works by Antoniu, Elian, Komives, Pulbere and Șerban, with light as a shared theme and reference.
7 May – 19 May 2019
Expoziția „71 de ani de la proclamarea independenței Statului Israel”
An exhibition by the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum on Israel’s independence, with philately, photographs, postcards, numismatics and documents from Andrei Klein’s collection.
17 Apr – 19 May 2019
RAUL și FAUN. Călin Raul Anton. Pictură
A painting exhibition by Cluj artist Călin Raul Anton, his second solo exhibition at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum.
12 Apr – 26 Apr 2019
RONDUL DE NOAPTE
A group exhibition organised by UAD with the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with works by Ioan Sbârciu, Andor Kőmives and Kudor Duka István. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca (UAD).
28 Feb – 16 Mar 2019
100=100
A painting and sculpture exhibition for the centenary in Romania and Poland, with works by artist-teachers from UAD Cluj-Napoca and ASP “E. Geppert” Wrocław. Organiser: Universitatea de Artă și Design din Cluj-Napoca.
27 Feb – 17 Mar 2019
Expoziția personală Ștefan Orth
A solo exhibition by artist Ștefan Orth, with 87 works including paintings, prints, and posters made over the years.
27 Feb – 17 Mar 2019
Școala poloneză de afiș. Femei în afișul polonez
An exhibition initiated and toured by the Polish Institute in Bucharest, with over forty posters on the female presence in the Polish poster school. Organiser: Institutul Polonez din București.
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2019
MUZEUL DE ARTĂ CLUJ-NAPOCA
1 Jan – 7 Jan 2019
Salonul Anual de Artă al UAP România, filiala Cluj
The Annual Art Salon of UAP Romania, Cluj branch was an exhibition at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, with remarks by Ioan Sbârciu and Lucian Nastasă-Kovács. Organiser: UAP România, filiala Cluj.
1 Jan – 3 Feb 2019
Tradiții active II
The exhibition “Active Traditions II”, curated by Dan Breaz, brought together 109 works from the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum and invited artists’ collections.

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