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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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„Fotciencia”

December 15, 2023 – January 30, 2024

Between December 15, 2023 and January 30, 2024, the National Museum of History of Moldova will host the photographic exhibition "Fotciencia".

The photos are part of the nineteenth edition of the FOTCIENCIA competition, an initiative of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), with the support of the Jesús Serra Foundation and the Catalana Occidente Group, which allows us to observe science and technology from different points of view.

This exhibition is divided into two large blocks (General and Micro) and consists of 25 photographs, selected from the 584 that were presented in the edition.

The ensemble, a successful photographic sample, highlights the fruitful relationship between science and art in all fields of knowledge. With the aim of bringing to the fore the enormous legacy of Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal, FOTCIENCIA19 joined the commemoration of the Year of Cajal with a special section dedicated to neuroscience.

The texts accompanying each image, available via the QR codes on each of the images, were written by the authors of the photographs, who also chose one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals accompanying the proposal.

The 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda are:

1. No poverty.
2. Zero hunger
3. Health and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Clean energy at affordable prices
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Aquatic life
15. Terrestrial life
16. Peace, justice and efficient institutions
17. Partnerships for the achievement of objectives

The opening of the exhibition will take place on Friday, December 15, starting at 11:00 in the hall on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova, as part of the closing event of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will be attended by the Prime Minister of of the Republic of Moldova, the diplomatic corps accredited in the Republic of Moldova as well as civil society personalities.

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Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

„Fotciencia”

December 15, 2023 – January 30, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month