The Soviet circus was not just a form of entertainment, but a profound cultural phenomenon – one that transcended social and economic divisions, uniting communities through a shared spectacle. Through the project КИО / KIO, Andreea Ilie examines the architectural, artistic and socio-political significance of Soviet circus buildings, investigating their role as instruments of collective identity and ideological cohesion. In the Soviet cultural landscape, the circus functioned as an essential public space, encouraging inclusion and community engagement. Performances were meticulously designed to appeal to diverse audiences while reinforcing state narratives and cultivating a sense of collective pride. Through an interdisciplinary approach, which includes sculpture and photography, КИО / KIO recontextualizes these structures, reflecting on their enduring legacy as spaces of artistic expression and social unification. The installation is an exploration of the power of shared spaces, reconsidering the circus not just as a relic of the past, but as a resonant symbol of collective experience and cultural memory. Andreea Ilie (b. 2001) is a visual artist, currently studying Photography and Videography at the National University of Arts in Bucharest. His artistic practice explores the relationship between architecture and the psyche, with a particular focus on socialist architecture. Using photography, ceramics and metal as his main means of expression, his works address themes related to collective experience and community. Her evocative images and sculptural interventions offer insight into the complexity of social structures, supporting spaces that promote unity. Through her works, the artist addresses themes such as fragmentation and isolation, inviting reflection on the power of collective action and the potential for social transformation.

In 2025, we are taking the CdRF educational program to a new stage, with very varied proposals that complement the Photography School, which has reached its 4th generation. By the way, stay tuned because we will soon launch the 5th edition of the School, a certified course for beginners that aims to guide you through the basics of photography and bring you to the point where you know what you want to photograph, why you want to photograph that thing/moment/person and why.   In April 2025 we are launching 2 workshops on developing black and white film and printing. The first is an introduction to the developing process and the second is 1-on-1 and teaches you the processes of enlargement, dodge and burn, printing, etc. It is a workshop suitable for anyone who takes photos on film and is interested in controlling the process all the way to the print or if you are simply curious about how things were done before Photoshop. In May 2025 we have a masterclass with Bogdan Gârbovan in which you will learn about what you can do with your photos – how to transform them into artistic works, how to present them further to gallery owners, curators, collectors, etc. During the course, Bogdan will also give an explanatory tour of the exhibition he will have at the same time at ours. It is a masterclass you need if you want to better understand how to sell art photography. In June we start an in-depth course in photographic project with Andrei Păcuraru. His students at the School of Photography know his concern for the photographic project; in short, he is the most suitable person to guide you and help you shed light on the tens of thousands of photos you have and that you don't know how to order and group. It is a suitable course if you want to take your photography from the level of snapshots and stand-alone images to the level of concept and photographic project. In September we invite you to the in-depth studio photography course . It will be intense and full of insights from Ionuț Staicu, a fashion photographer for the last 30 years and a product photographer for the last 5 years. It is a suitable course if you want to do commercial studio photography. In addition to these, we will soon launch others on the topic of fashion, conscious photography, writing, the art market circuit, etc. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to subscribe to the newsletter or follow us on Insta or Facebook.

We invite you to discover "Lingua Matrimonia Study No. 17" - the exhibition signed by visual artist and conceptual photographer Eliza Lupu, which will take place on March 20, at 6:00 PM, at Popa Tatu 68. "Lingua Matrimonia Study No. 17" represents a unique piece in an ongoing artistic process, in which each work is a fragment of a universal and spiritual search. Eliza Lupu explores the human body through the lens of the camera, capturing the purity, impurity and strangeness of reality. Her art approaches the body both as a symbol and as an archive of memory, beyond conscious thought. The underlying themes of his works include sexuality, intimacy, and love, and natural landscapes become extensions of the body, where the physical and the spiritual intersect. "Each of us is, at this moment, part of history" is a central thought that shines through in every photograph. Come explore a personal and sensitive perspective on the human body in contemporary art. We open our doors on March 20, at 6:00 PM, Popa Tatu Street 68.

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WHAT WE DO The Photography School is a program run by the Photography Resource Center. We believe in the talent of Romanian photographers and want to contribute to the internationalization of Romanian photography. At the same time, we aim to build communities of photography enthusiasts and to be a bridge between Romanian photographers and the photography public. In photography, no subject is off limits. We especially encourage/expose brave photographers willing to explore and break patterns. Our educational program contains courses and workshops designed to develop theoretical knowledge about photography as an art but also about photography as a job, to practice and perfect technical skills, to develop photographers aware of what they want to photograph and what they want to say through their photographs. From composition, light or the history of photography to a full course with European recognized certification; from one-day workshops to 3-month courses. At the same time, the full course at the School of Photography is one of the most complex photography learning programs that currently exists in Romania. For any questions related to the CdRF program please consult FAQ or write to us at hello@cdrf.ro . Fine Art Photography - Project, Process, Market - Masterclass with Bogdan Gîrbovan Register Now cursuri scoala Shooting From The Heart – Photography Workshop with Panos Kasimis Learn more The Photography Project - From idea to implementation Learn more Studio photography course with Ionuț Staicu Learn more

Area You will find us in Popa Tatu street, no. 68. Enter the courtyard with confidence, admire the exhibitions that accompany you on the way to us, and you will reach us. From Monday to Thursday, we are open from 10:00 to 18:00. We are open until 22:00 on Fridays. On Saturdays and Sundays, the space is dedicated to our students for workshops, courses and other educational activities. Library with over 100 photography titles, albums and magazines, books by and about photography and photographers, and convenient spaces to browse. Workspace meaning two powerful computers (a Mac and a Windows for all tastes) with Lightroom, Photoshop and more. The lecture hall where we hold theoretical sessions but where you can also hold meetings. Small studio for exercises, practice and experiments, where you can spend hours learning to match lights or shoot smaller products. Old-style developing camera to practice developing black and white photo films or to experiment with various techniques like analog Photoshop. Small event space and exhibition space where we gather every Friday evening and talk about photography.