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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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“Politicians”

Caricature Exhibition by Journalist and Caricaturist Anatol Fornea

August 29 - September 25, 2024

The National Museum of History of Moldova announces the opening of the caricature exhibition "Politicians" by Anatol Fornea, which will take place on August 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The exhibition will be open to the public from August 29 to September 25, 2024, and will be hosted in the lobby on the ground floor of the museum.

On the occasion of Moldova's Independence Day, Anatol Fornea presents the caricature exhibition "Politicians," focusing on emblematic political figures from Moldova. The exhibition highlights both praise and critique of those who have influenced the national political scene. A distinctive feature of this exhibition is the absence of direct identification of the politicians, allowing visitors to make associations through details such as the color of the ties, which correspond to the represented political parties.

Anatol Fornea, a caricaturist, journalist, and TV presenter from Moldova, was born on July 19, 1998, in Chișinău. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts for Children "Alexei Șciusev" and the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences at Moldova State University (USM), where he later earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences. Fornea is also known as the host of the interview show "Dialoguri Colorate" broadcasted on TVR Moldova, where he creates portraits of guests at the end of each discussion.

The exhibition is part of a broader project by the artist, which aims to create caricature portraits of personalities from various fields of activity in Moldova.

The "Politicians" caricature exhibition can be visited from August 29 to September 25, 2024, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chișinău, 31 August 1989 Street 121A.