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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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„Puzzle-Germany”

October 6 – 27, 2015

Germany was divided for over 40 years until reunification on October 3rd, 1990. On October 3rd, 2015 is marked the 25th anniversary from this historic moment highly important for the contemporary history of the Federal Republic of Germany and for European history. October 3rd is the day Germany has become one country on the map of Europe.

Exhibition „Puzzle-Germany” by the Embassy of Germany in Chișinău

German Embassy in Chișinău celebrated the anniversary with a symbolic event - the presentation of a puzzle map with the shape of Germany on the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova. At the opening of the event, the Ambassador of Germany in Chișinău, H.E. Ulrike Knotz expressed her gratitude to all the people who approached creatively the topic of Germany's unity and freedom. "We invited young people from Moldova and other countries to present their vision of German reunification under the shape of a puzzle whose elements were painted and later were assembled within the embassy. I believe the result is a successful and inspiring one", concluded the Ambassador.

„Map of Germany" puzzle consists of 28 pieces made by project partners from Republic of Moldova, including Art School „Mihai Dolgan" from Sângerei, Art School „Nicolae Sulac" from Florești, Art School „Maria Cibotari" from Cahul, Plastic Arts School from Bălți, Plastic Arts School from Rezina, Theoretical Lyceum „Mihail Sadoveanu" from Giurgiulești, Theoretical Lyceum „Mihail Kogălniceanu" from Chișinău, Academy of Music, Theater and Plastic Arts, Municipal Library „B.P. Hasdeu" from Chișinău, Kindergarten „Ghiocel" from Vadul lui Vodă, National College of Commerce of ASEM, Charity Association „Filantropia creștină" from Orhei, DAAD Professorship etc. The puzzle pieces were made in different techniques - painting, drawing, modeling, collage, origami, crochet etc.

Puzzle „Map of Germany" means German unity which is a historic community performance and a joint effort of befriended nations. On the other hand, the participation of partners from Moldova to making this puzzle demonstrates strengthening of good relation between Moldova and Germany.

This even is part of action „Together for unity" which involves 34 German diplomatic missions around the world and which highlights the historical moment that happened 25 years ago.

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Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

„Puzzle-Germany”

October 6 – 27, 2015

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