Workshop The Centre for Theatre Research and Creation "Ion Sava" of the National Theatre "I.L. Caragiale" in Bucharest will organize, with the support of OISTAT Romania, a multimedia scenography creation workshop for students and graduates of the faculties of art, performing arts, design, architecture and scenography interested in interdisciplinary creation in the creation of installation-type scenography spaces. The workshop will take place from June 11 to 17, 2024, in the Media Hall, in the foyer of the Small Hall and in one of the NTB rehearsal rooms. Space Memory is a multimedia scenography workshop. The workshop is mentored by Adrian Damian, scenographer, creator of scenic spaces and multimedia installations. He will be assisted by Dilmana Yordanova, video artist, and Mihai Dobre, composer. During the 7 days of sessions, trainees will be guided to establish their creative concepts and work teams and will then be guided in the creation of site-specific multimedia installations in the chosen locations of the NTB. The only material used will be paper, in its many forms (cardboard, paperboard, etc.) which will be provided by the organizers. Participants will also be encouraged to use video art, lighting design and sound design as means of artistic expression. The organizers will provide the necessary equipment.  The daily schedule will be agreed with the participants. Application / Submission requirements: Biography / CV and Portfolio of works Useful website links, behance, fb, instagram. Short presentation video (2 min) in which the applicant introduces him/herself, his/her interests and expectations from the workshop. All applications will be emailed to centrulsavatnb@gmail.com by June 3, 2024. A maximum of 20 participants will be selected. Adrian Damian: He is a stage designer, creator of scenic spaces and multimedia installations known for his innovative and spectacular creations. He stands out for his ability to often integrate elements of technology and new media into his sets, transforming them into fascinating interactive spaces. He has created over 80 set designs in prestigious theatres in Romania and abroad, collaborating with renowned directors. He has been awarded multiple prizes, including Best Set Design - UNITER and Best Set Designer - Union of Artists. Interested in the multimedia area, he has created several installations including Network of Emotions for Romanian Design Week and The Bridge, an installation that represented Romania at PQ 2023. In 2022, he re-established and is the president of the Romanian OISTAT Centre (International Organization of Set Designers, Theatre Technicians and Architects) and is involved in projects relevant to the artistic community. Dilmana Yordanova: With a rich portfolio and over 25 years of professional experience, Dilmana Yordanova works as an interdisciplinary artist, cultural manager, art curator and university lecturer. Dilmana Yordanova is a founding member of KOTKI visuals studio and AVmotional Association, both oriented towards production and promotion of new media arts. Dilmana Yordanova collaborates with contemporary dance studios, theatre directors, set designers, electronic music producers, architecture studios and interactive designers. Her personal and collaborative projects have been presented in leading cultural events and initiatives in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria, Spain, Germany, UK, Thailand and the United States. Her recent activities include interdisciplinary processes and collaborative formats, working predominantly with time-based media and interactive technology. Mihai Dobre: is a composer and founding member of Suie Paparude. He has written the music and editing of the special TIFF awards/ 2002-2011, the music and editing of the Gopo awards/2009-2023 and the music of the films Sarajevo- Museum of Broken Relationships (short film)/2009, Love Building/2010, Another Love Building/2012, Playback documentary/2022, directed by Iulia Rugina. Since 2015 he also creates music for theatre performances, where he has collaborated with some of the most renowned directors of the moment, including Mihai Maniutiu, Radu Afrim, Vlad Massaci or Razvan Mazilu but also with younger directors such as Andrei and Andreea Grosu, Andrea Gavriliu or Stefan Lupu, contributing greatly through the quality and inventiveness of his creations to the value of the performances. He has collaborated with set designer Adrian Damian on several installations such as Atman (Binar 2019), Network of Emotions (RDW 2021), and The Bridge (PQ2023).   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

The collective of artists 59 Rivoli invites the audience in Bucharest to an encounter with contemporary art produced in 2024 in its Parisian workshops, in the form of an exhibition where visitors will not only encounter the finished artistic products, but will also be able to understand the dynamics of the processes involved in the artistic practice of the century in which we live and will be encouraged to dialogue with the French artists coming to Bucharest and the curatorial team. Through an eclectic collection of 28 works of art, bringing together mixed media installations, sculptures, paintings and photographs, the exhibition "Metamorphosis" explores, through a phenomenological approach, the richness, complexity and multifaceted nature of artistic metamorphosis. Inspired by the immersive and transformative nature of theatrical space, the canvas becomes a fluid stage in which realities shift and boundaries dissolve. The subject is liberated from its boundaries, and disappears to become an art object, metamorphosing into a new creation. In this realm, artists are given absolute freedom, navigating beyond conventional perceptions to infuse their very essence into the fabric of their creation. "Metamorphosis" is not only a celebration of artistic innovation, but also a testament to the power of international artistic exchange. As part of a mutual collaboration between the 59 Rivoli and Arte 1001 collectives, the exhibition marks the continuation of a cultural dialogue between Paris and Bucharest and the second exchange between the two collectives. Following the great success of 1001 Arte's Bestiaire Roumain exhibition in Paris in October 2023, "Metamorphosis" now brings the vibrant spirit of 59 Rivoli, an international collective based in Paris, to Bucharest in May 2024. The opening will take place on Sunday, 12 May 2024, from 4pm - 6pm, in the presence of the seven exhibiting artists from France and curators Cristian Cojanu and Gilda Ghinoiu, assisted by Michele Bonavita and Matei Ghimiș.  For more information, please visit tnb.ro or contact Marion Pacini at marionpacini@59rivoli.org or Cristian Cojanu at cristi@1001arte.ro. 59 Rivoli is a non-profit association whose mission is to promote artistic creation. In the center of Paris, 59 Rivoli aims to be an open artistic center around which singular expressions and varied creativity gravitate, hosting more than 30 artists in artistic residence. The place is entirely dedicated to artists and the diversity of artistic practices and universes. In the heart of a museum capital, 59 Rivoli reveals itself as an island of originality, a place of encounter and movement, a true laboratory of possibilities and infinite experimentation. With 10 years of experience and over 100 exhibitions for its own gallery in Amzei 5, relocated last year after 6 years on Calea Victoriei, but also for the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Carturești Carusel Art Space, ARCUB and other galleries, 1001 Arte is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting Romanian contemporary art. One of the murals produced by 1001 Arte for Bucharest was chosen by the Washington Post for the best images in the world, and our exhibitions in Paris attracted over 20 000 visitors. It also has artistic intervention projects in Bucharest in partnership with the Centre for Philosophy and the Arts, initiated together with the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Bucharest, where the Good Girls Imaginarium exhibition can be visited during this period.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

actors Raluca Aprodu, Pavel Bartos, Vlad Birzanu, Claudiu Bleont, Richard Bovnoczki, Ilona Brezoianu, Ada Gales, Carol Ionescu, Lucian Ionescu, Iulia Lazar, Rodica Mandache, Cabiria Morgenstern, Serban Pavlu, Alina Petrica, Oana Pellea, Ana Bianca Popescu, Alexandru Potocean. We invite you to watch a series of opinions about the UNITER Awards Gala, broadcast as a preface to this year's edition, an event that will take place on May 27, 2024, at 7pm, at the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre in Bucharest, transmitted directly on www.uniter.ro.  The actors give a warm, friendly and open analysis of the event, answering some more or less challenging questions: what award should there be? What's the point of awards for actors? Do you have a funny story from the UNITER Gala? Or an unfunny one, but worth telling? Who do you particularly have your fingers crossed for at this Gala and why? If you could change one thing about the Gala, what would it be? Honestly, what are the emotions you feel at the Gala when you are nominated? Do you get upset when you lose? Do you usually watch the UNITER Gala? Why yes, why not? What were the reactions in the theatre when this year's nominees were announced? Each actor has a day dedicated to them, during which we can follow their views on the theatrical event of the year through several reels. If you missed them on UNITER's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UNITERoficial, we invite you to access them on UNITER's YouTube account. The reels are thoughts from inside the theatre and behind the curtain of the event, revealed by actors who may or may not have been nominated, who may or may not have received an award at the Gala. Thoughts that invite us as we watch the event to reflect on all these questions and all the answers that the performers have expressed or just suggested with a smile or a glance, but with ease and great joy. In fact, for the theatre community, but especially for the audience, the series of interviews UNITER Awards Gala as seen by... is a natural introspection of the event, which brings us closer to the UNITER Awards Gala, now at its 32nd edition. Producer: UNITER Association – The Romanian Theatre UnionCultural project funded by: Ministry of CultureSpecial partners of the event: Bucharest City Hall, General Counsel of Bucharest through ARCUB - Cultural Centre of BucharestCo-producer: Romanian TelevisionMain sponsor: "Procultura" Foundation Magdalena and Ovidiu BulucLead partner: MOL RomaniaSponsors: KTN Technology, Therme Group, Dedeman, Domeniile Blaga, Borsec, Melkior Professional RomaniaCollaborators: I.L. Caragiale National Theatre in Bucharest, Romanian Cultural Institute, Anonimul Foundation, British Council Romania, Royal House of RomaniaMain media partner: Radio GuerrillaCultural partner: Radio RFI RomâniaMedia partners: Zile și Nopți, Teatrul Azi, Ziarul Metropolis, www.happ.ro, LiterNet, Jurnalul, Daily Magazine, BookHubTech Partner: Madd Electronics GroupMonitoring partner: MediaTRUSTMobility partner: Blue   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu