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Centrul de Interes in Cluj-Napoca Celebrates First Anniversary

exhibition · 2026-05-04

The Centrul de Interes in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, celebrated its first anniversary in a former refrigeration plant by hosting open studios and unveiling five exhibitions across its four floors. This group, made up of around thirty artists and directors, focuses on fostering independent art and connecting with the community. Among the exhibitions, Mircea Suciu presented 'Usual Suspect' at Intact, featuring dark artwork of prominent 20th-century figures. Franziska Holstein's 'Paperworks' at Camera showcased 36 colorful collages. At Sabot, Aline Cautis's 'Searchers' explored personal journeys through dog imagery. Markus Butkereit’s 'Obfuscation' at Bazis created an immersive experience with smoke and sound, while Petra Feriancová's work at Baril examined life and death themes through various media.

Key facts

  • Centrul de Interes is located in a former refrigeration plant in Cluj-Napoca.
  • The center celebrated its first anniversary in June 2018.
  • Five exhibition spaces participated: Intact, Camera, Sabot, Bazis, and Baril.
  • Mircea Suciu exhibited 'Usual Suspect' at Intact.
  • Franziska Holstein exhibited 'Paperworks' at Camera.
  • Aline Cautis exhibited 'Searchers' at Sabot.
  • Markus Butkereit exhibited 'Obfuscation' at Bazis.
  • Petra Feriancová exhibited at Baril.

Entities

Artists

  • Mircea Suciu
  • Franziska Holstein
  • Aline Cautis
  • Markus Butkereit
  • Petra Feriancová

Institutions

  • Centrul de Interes
  • Intact
  • Camera
  • Sabot
  • Bazis
  • Baril
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Romania
  • Strada Fabricii de Chibrituri
  • Bratislava
  • Berlin
  • New York

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