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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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Awards Gala in the context of International Museum Day 2024

May 17, 2024

On May 17, within the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, the Awards Gala took place, in the context of International Museum Day 2024, dedicated to museographers, museum managers and innovative programs that contribute to the promotion of cultural and educational experiences.

Present at the event Sergiu Prodan, Minister of Culture emphasized: "The International Day of Museums gives us the opportunity to celebrate the diversity and complexity of human experience, reflected in the vast heritage, sheltered and carefully preserved by the world's museums. It is the day when we recognize how tradition and innovation harmoniously intertwine in exhibition spaces. In the 21st century, the museum is not only a repository of the past, but also a laboratory for the future, where old ideas inspire new discoveries and technology brings ancient stories to life. Since the launch of the Museums of the Future Program in 2022, 10 innovative projects have already been carried out in the museums of our country".

During the event, our colleagues were awarded diplomas from the Ministry of Culture: the Deputy Director for NMHM Livia Ermurachi and the Director of the NMHM branch Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repression Ludmila D. Cojocaru, and from the Museums of the Future project: to the deputy directors of NMHM Livia Ermurachi and Alexandru Argint.

The event "International Day of Museums 2024" and "Gala Awards" was an opportunity to appreciate and encourage the outstanding achievements of museographers, museum managers and innovative programs.