His paintings confront us with a labyrinth of alternative reflected worlds that multiply within an ephemeral reality. 1986) has the capacity to dream and design worlds in a different manner. In this way, these objects lose their natural banality by becoming “an extension of my own conscience”, as the artist once remarked. Some of these objects have been around the artist since his childhood, being carriers of a rich subjective history. 1978) uses found and kept objects from different periods of life in his works. The artist’s collage technique – that relies on earth, sand, tree branches, textiles, and pieces of glass – underlines the nuances regarding the interpretation of the canvas taken possession of and the approach to it. in Milwaukee/USA in 1980) creations subtly refer to works by Jean Fautrier and Anselm Kiefer. On the contrary, it forces the onlooker to think, to wonder, and to try to figure out answers on his or her own. Rădvan’s art is not easy to look at or comprehend nor is it a comfortable form of art, one that eye and soul rejoice at. 1977) is concerned with the relationship between contemporary society and myths, mythology, and religions. The gallery’s future plans are to exhibit and represent emerging international artists in the Romanian scene besides the presentation of works by young Romanian artists. Matei Arnăutu Life, 2012 Installation Courtesy Anaid Art Gallery, Bucharestįounded in 2004, Anaid Art Gallery ranks among Bucharest’s leading contemporary venues in the field.
For ten years, OMV has been the majority shareholder of OMV Petrom, the largest oil and gas producer in South Eastern Europe with headquarters in Bucharest. In addition to Austria and Turkey, Romania counts among the integrated international oil and gas company’s core markets.
OMV would like to contribute to the cultural dialog in the field of contemporary fine arts with DIALOG: NEW ENERGIES. From classical contemporary artists, frequently considered as emerging due to their lack of exposure during communism, to young and inquisitive artists who tell their own personal story independently of any socio-political perspective, DIALOG: NEW ENERGIES aims at finding the delicate balance between the expected commercial purpose of a fair and the clarity and coherence of a theoretical outline which reflects on adapting and assuming as the two most significant existential attitudes in recent Romanian history. The premiere of this presentation at VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary is based on a curatorial approach which attempts to put together an elucidating chronicle of the diverse community that constitutes Romanian present-day art. The art expert Andreiana Mihail has been entrusted with curating DIALOG: NEW ENERGIES. In the context of the OMV Special Project DIALOG: NEW ENERGIES this year’s spotlight is placed on more than thirty exciting positions in contemporary art from Romania presented by five galleries – Anaid Art Gallery, Anca Poteraşu Gallery, Jecza Gallery, Galeria Plan B, and Zorzini Gallery – and two non-profit spaces: ATELIER 030202 and ALERT studio. Alina Buga, Cindy, 2000, Photo performance , C-PrintĪlready since 2011 OMV has supported special presentations at VIENNAFAIR The New Contemporary.
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