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Category: Art & Culture
Moldova has begun accepting applications for the 2026 National Prize. Authors of outstanding achievements and teams whose work received recognition at least one year ago are eligible to compete for the honorary title, a medal, and a cash prize of 100,000 lei. Applications will be accepted through September 18.
Works by Cézanne, Matisse, and Renoir, stolen this spring from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma, have been recovered by the Italian Carabinieri. The total value of the recovered works exceeds $10.4 million. Nine Moldovan citizens are facing charges in connection with the case.
Chisinau will host the exhibition “Moldova în culori #35deEmoții,” which will feature paintings by students from Special School No. 12 for children with hearing impairments. The project is timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Moldova’s independence, and proceeds from the sale of the paintings will go to the school.
Vincent van Gogh signed his paintings much less often than one might expect. Of the artist’s 840 known works, only 133—about 16%—bear his signature. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam was the first to systematically investigate why he considered some works worthy of his name while leaving others unsigned.
The Ministry of Culture intends to improve the efficiency of spending in the cultural sector and will soon determine the funding priorities for 2027. This was announced by Minister of Culture Dan Suruceanu.
Nearly £150,000 of British taxpayers’ money has already been spent on cleaning up after three Banksy works appeared on public buildings. This amount includes the costs of removing the images, overtime, and securing the sites. Meanwhile, the costs continue to rise.
The National Office for Cultural Development (ONDC) has announced a national competition to select the city that will represent the Republic of Moldova in the European competition for the title of “European Capital of Culture 2033.” Applications from cities and municipalities will be accepted until October 4, 2026.
Graduates of the Faculty of Design at the Technical University of Moldova represented the national design school at Feeric Fashion Week in Romania. This collaborative project by young designers served not only as an international showcase for the graduates but also as an example of how specialized education can prepare young professionals for the job market.
Writers, translators, and publishers from Moldova will gain access to programs that support the translation, editing, and promotion of literary works in European markets. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of an agreement on the Ministry of Culture’s accession to the European literary network TRADUKI.
Moldova intends to become an attractive location on the map of European film and television productions. Parliament has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series.
The “72 Hours to Colony” project, co-funded by the Romanian Cultural Institute as part of the “Kantemir 2026” program and implemented by West Space Studio in partnership with the Faculty of Urban Planning and Architecture, debuted in July with an art intervention in a former Soviet nuclear bunker in Șoldănești.
One of the most ambitious museum projects of the 21st century has finally been given an opening date. The Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi will welcome its first visitors on December 11, 2026. The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism made the announcement, bringing to a close nearly two decades of the project, which was first announced back in 2006.
Parliament approved, on first reading, the denunciation of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Fields of Book Publishing, Distribution of Book Products, and Printing within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which the authorities consider to be no longer relevant.
Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, chairman of the Venice Biennale Foundation, stated that the European Union’s decision to cut off funding for the organization due to Russia’s participation in the art exhibition is politically motivated and jeopardizes the cultural institution’s independence.
A solo exhibition titled “Shadows of the Mind” by world-renowned South African photographer Roger Ballen has opened at the National Art Museum of Moldova. The exhibition will run through September 6.
On July 18, the third “Ukraine Day in Moldova—Culture Unites” festival took place in the commune of Iabloana, Glodeni District. The event featured artistic groups and folk artisans from Moldova, Ukraine, and Romania.
The LEGO Group is expanding its LEGO Art line with the launch of the largest building set in its history inspired by a work of art. In partnership with the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, the company has released a set dedicated to Gustav Klimt’s famous painting “The Kiss” (1907–1908).
Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire, has once again weighed in on the debate over digital platforms’ cultural policies. The catalyst was the description of the classic film *Gone with the Wind* in the Netflix catalog, where the movie is characterized as a Civil War-era epic “known for its racism.”
A three-meter-tall golden statue has appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., mocking U.S. President Donald Trump and his role in the conflict with Iran. The installation, titled “Trophy of an Iran War Veteran,” is the latest action by the anonymous art collective Secret Handshake, which has previously staged high-profile political performances in the U.S. capital.
On July 11, the Belarusian community in Moldova held its traditional “Kupale-2026” festival on the banks of the Dniester River near the Bender Fortress.
