The City Hall of the Capital, by
ARCUB – Cultural Center of the Municipality of Bucharest, presents, during the period October 12 – November 122024the exhibition “Tudor Banuș Retrospective – Controlled Delirium”a memorable foray into the universe of the renowned artist Tudor Banuș.
The event offers the public the opportunity to discover the stylistic evolution of the artist, recognized for his unique combination of figurative realism and fantastic realism, as well as for collaborations with prestigious international publications such as Le Monde, The New York Times and Die Zeit.
exhibition “Tudor Banuș Retrospective – Controlled Delirium” will be open at ARCUB – Gabroveni Innin the halls Coloanelor, Lipscani and Gabroveniand sums over 100 papers representative from various stages of his career, including both iconic illustrations and lesser-known pieces. The themes addressed in his works, such as mythology, the fantastic and contemporary social realities, reflect an artistic depth that invites reflection on the complexity of life and the beauty of everyday life, bringing to the fore the paradoxes of human existence through a baroque and symbolic aesthetic. His style, influenced by Art Nouveau and various international cultures, explores modernity and social change in a manner that demonstrates a broad knowledge of art history.
“Tudor Banus accompanies humanity on its way to an inevitable apocalypse, while, from time to time, he has the strength to make us laugh. This is not the least of its diverse and disconcerting qualities.” – Jean-Luc Chalumeau, art critic.
The works of Tudor Banuș stand out for their perfect technique and rich imagination, which combines human, plant and animal elements in heterogeneous compositions, comparable to those of the 15th century artist, Hieronymus Bosch, whose works are characterized by an enigmatic style and imaginative. Artist Tudor Banuș investigates contemporary beliefs and myths, adapting to a constantly changing world, with a deep vision of the coherence and obsessions of today’s society. His art remains timeless, relevant in a postmodern, hurried and materialistic world.
The critic Alain Bosquet appreciated in 1980 that Tudor Banuș brings to the fore our fears and insecurities in a “carceral universe”, in which the earth becomes uninhabitable and the dangers come from ourselves. His art, a continually renewed baroque, represents a “miraculous antidote” to this hopeless condition. The artist’s obsession with the boundaries between the real and the unreal reflects the cosmic entanglement we experience, and his vision of the world is marked by a balance between precious, decadent and tragic elements.
Mircea Cărtărescu, friend and longtime collaborator of the artist, emphasizes that “Tudor Banuș’s art is a testimony that the masters still exist, still work, and that the perishable sphere we live in still revolves around them”. His exhibitions and illustrations had a major impact not only in artistic circles, but also on the cultural education of the public, strengthening his international reputation.
exhibition “Tudor Banuș Retrospective – Controlled Delirium” from ARCUB – Gabroveni Inn can be visited during the period October 12 – November 12, 2024in halls: Coloanelor, Lipscani, Gabroveniof Tuesday through Sundaybetween classes 12:00-20:00. On Mondays, the exhibition is closed.
Tickets can be purchased online at arcub.ro, entertix.ro and at the ARCUB ticket office (strada Lipscani no. 84-90). The ticket price is 35 lei (full price) and 25 lei (reduced price for pupils, students and pensioners).
Event organized by The City Hall of the Capitalthrough ARCUB – Cultural Center of the Municipality of Bucharest
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Tudor Banus
Tudor Banuș, born in 1947 in Bucharest, is an internationally renowned graphic artist, recognized for his outstanding contributions in the field of illustration and graphic art. A graduate of the “Ion Mincu” Institute of Architecture in Bucharest, Banuș chose to develop his artistic career in France, where he settled in 1972. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, he collaborated with over 50 prestigious publications , inclusive The New York Times, Le Monde and Die Zeitbringing his contribution to contemporary visual culture through innovative and captivating illustrations.
His style is characterized by a fusion between traditional techniques and postmodern influences, exploring deep themes that reflect the complexity of human existence. Tudor Banuș illustrated over 30 books, including works by famous authors such as Jules Verne, the Grimm Brothers and Mircea Cărtărescu. His recognition culminated in major awards, including the National Book Illustration Award Encyclopedia of Kites
by Mircea Cărtărescu, highlighting his significant impact on children’s literature and Romanian culture.
In addition to his work as a graphic artist, Tudor Banuș has organized over 85 personal exhibitions around the world, consolidating his reputation as an ambassador of Romanian creativity. Through his works, he manages to capture the public’s attention and provoke a reflection on the relationship between traditional art and modern society, continuing to inspire generations of artists and art lovers.
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