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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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"FRIENDS THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY"

December 6-20, 2024

The National History Museum of Moldova invites you to the opening of the photographic exhibition "Friends through Photography", which will take place on Wednesday, December 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the hall on the ground floor of the museum.

The exhibition, part of the project "Strengthening support for children and young people from Moldova and Ukraine, affected by the war", implemented by AO "Media Center for Youth", "Terre des hommes Moldova" and financed by the SOS Children's Villages Foundation, brings to the fore the experiences of young refugees from Ukraine and those from host communities, highlighting how art and collaboration can bring people together, regardless of borders or difficult contexts.

The exhibition represents 12 photos taken by a group of 20 teenagers, from the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, who participated in the "Media Camp" summer camp held from July 8-11, 2024, where they learned how to express their emotions and thoughts through photography. Through the photovoice technique, they translated their own emotions, challenges and aspirations into images and texts, revealing relationships of friendship, solidarity and hope.

The photos, such as "Motivation and Hope", "River of Peace" or "Definition of Friendship" accompanied by short texts, capture authentic moments of connection and mutual support, reflecting the aspirations and challenges of young people, people and places that inspire them, the emotions of refugee teenagers.

The exhibition will be open to the public between December 6-20 in the ground floor hall of the National History Museum of Moldova, Chișinău, Str. 31 August 1989, 121A

#Exhibit of the Month

Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

"FRIENDS THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY"

December 6-20, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month