Ștefan Călția Retrospective 'Transilvania / Extravaganza' Opens in Sibiu
In Sibiu, a significant retrospective of Romanian artist Ștefan Călția, named 'Transilvania / Extravaganza', has been inaugurated, showcasing 130 pieces over an area of 1,000 square meters. The exhibition features a variety of works, including paintings, drawings, prints, and artist's books, created between 1970 and 2026. Călția, an influential figure in contemporary Romanian art, received his education from Julius Podlipny in Timișoara and Corneliu Baba at the Bucharest Institute of Fine Arts. His creations, deeply influenced by the rural life of Transylvania and its connections to nature, memory, and imagination, evoke comparisons to artists like Füssli, Zurbarán, Goya, and Chagall, while also reflecting Max Beckmann's symbolic depth and the diagonal perspectives of 19th-century Italian painting.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Transilvania / Extravaganza' in Sibiu
- 130 works by Ștefan Călția on display
- Works span 1970 to 2026
- Exhibition covers approximately 1,000 square meters
- Călția studied under Julius Podlipny and Corneliu Baba
- Artistic influences include Füssli, Zurbarán, Goya, Max Beckmann, and Chagall
- Italian nineteenth-century painting influences his diagonal perspective and texture
Entities
Artists
- Ștefan Călția
- Julius Podlipny
- Corneliu Baba
- Füssli
- Zurbarán
- Goya
- Max Beckmann
- Chagall
Institutions
- Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest
Locations
- Sibiu
- Timișoara
- Bucharest