Art Encounters & La Două Bufnițe invite you to the launch of the catalog “Ștefan Bertalan. În ritmul lumii / In Tune with the World.”
The volume is edited by Bernard Blistène and published by Art Encounters Publishing, with the support of Esther Schipper (Berlin / Paris / Seoul), in partnership with MARe / Museum of Recent Art Bucharest.
Speakers:
Ileana Pintilie
Adriana Babeți
Andreea Palade Flondor
Diana Marincu
Vlad Gaivoronschi
Moderator: Oana Doboși
The volume serves as a continuation and expansion of the exhibition dedicated to the artist, presented last year by the Art Encounters Foundation in Timișoara and reprised this year at MARe / Museum of Recent Art in Bucharest (February 6 – May 2).
The book brings together 11 essays by authors for whom Bertalan’s work represents an essential reference point, 15 previously unpublished poems by Simona Popescu, and over 200 images of the artist’s works. These are organized into recurring themes and motifs that compose a visual and conceptual mosaic of a highly diverse body of work.
Ștefan Bertalan’s practice spans painting, drawing, photography, installation, and performance, in a continuous exploration of the nature of creation and humanity’s place in the universe.
The event takes place as part of the Bookfest Timișoara Book Fair.
During Bookfest (March 19–22), Art Encounters will be present alongside La Două Bufnițe, where visitors can find all of the Art Encounters Foundation’s publications.
Bookfest Timișoara brings together readers, authors, and publishers at one of Romania’s most important literary events, featuring over 60 book launches and literary discussions.
🕙 Bookfest Schedule: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🎟 Free admission
