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This remarkable portrait of Mihai Eminescu, created by artist Alexandru Gușanov, is based on one of the four known photographs of the poet. The photograph that inspired this portrait was taken in 1869 in Wenceslas Square, Prague, when Eminescu was only 19 years old. The oval composition and harmonious color palette highlight the prominent personality and charisma of the young poet, capturing an expression that conveys both melancholy and intellectual depth.
Alexandru Gușanov (1929-2005), a Moldovan painter of Ukrainian origin, distinguished himself through his extensive work, comprising approximately 5,000 pieces - portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. Settled in Moldova since 1945, Gușanov graduated from the Republican Art School "I.E. Repin" in Chișinău in 1952. His works were showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions and were highly appreciated in countries such as France, Hungary, Russia, and Yugoslavia. The artist dedicated a significant part of his career to creating portraits of historical and cultural figures, including Dimitrie Cantemir, Mihail Kogălniceanu, and Alexei Mateevici, which are part of the National Museum of History of Moldova's collection.

The subject of the portrait, Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), is the most significant poet in Romanian literature, whose works reflect profound thought, sensitivity toward nature, and national identity. At the age of 19, when the photograph that inspired this portrait was taken, Eminescu was in the midst of his intellectual formation, preparing to become the iconic voice of Romanian culture. Among his most famous works is the poem Luceafărul (The Morning Star), a masterpiece of universal literature.

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“30 years of friendship between USAID and the Republic of Moldova”

September 21 – October 23, 2022

In 2022, USAID marks the 30th anniversary of its activity in the Republic of Moldova.

Since 1992, USAID has provided approximately 648 million dollars for the implementation of more than 130 financial and technical assistance projects in the following areas: Agriculture, Tourism, Wine Sector, Light Industry, Democracy and Responsible Government, Education, Information Technology Sector (IT), Justice and Anti-corruption, Community Development, Trade and Export, Health and COVID-19 Assistance and others.

On this occasion, an interactive wall of more than seven meters was installed in the lobby of the National Museum of History of Moldova, on which the main achievements of USAID during the three decades since it has been active in Moldova are illustrated. We promise a lot of useful information, packaged in an ingenious and entertaining way.

Also, during this period, the photography exhibition dedicated to the 30 years of friendship between USAID and Moldova can be visited. It contains representative images from various sectors, made during the last decade within USAID projects. The photo exhibition can be seen on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova until October 23, 2022.

Thus, we invite you, between September 21 and October 23, to immerse yourself in history and get to know the Agency's most important achievements in areas of major importance, which are key elements of the sustainable development of the Republic of Moldova.

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Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

“30 years of friendship between USAID and the Republic of Moldova”

September 21 – October 23, 2022

#Exhibit of the Month