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Transitionland at the National Museum of Art of Romania

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The exhibition 'Transitionland' was held at the National Museum of Art of Romania in Bucharest from December 2000 to February 2001. It explored the theme of transition in post-communist Romania through contemporary art. The show featured works by Romanian and international artists, addressing political and social changes. The museum, located in the former royal palace, provided a symbolic setting for examining the country's shift from dictatorship to democracy. The exhibition included installations, photography, and video art, reflecting on identity, memory, and urban transformation.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Transitionland'
  • Held at the National Museum of Art of Romania in Bucharest
  • Duration: December 2000 to February 2001
  • Focused on post-communist transition in Romania
  • Featured Romanian and international artists
  • Included installations, photography, and video art
  • Venue was the former royal palace
  • Addressed themes of identity, memory, and urban change

Entities

Institutions

  • National Museum of Art of Romania
  • artpress

Locations

  • Bucharest
  • Romania

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