"Is air the only thing we do not claim to own or confine?"
An immersive artistic investigation of the concept of freedom across five countries by six Romanian artists.
Marking the 36th anniversary of the fall of Communism and the establishment of Democracy, the artistic project "CELULA free air" brings together artists from Romania and Poland — two former communist countries that are now democratic. Through their works, they offer a visual exploration of how one political regime influences another, addressing both its positive and negative legacies. The project examines the impact of these systems on the collective psyche, reflecting on the meanings of freedom, past and present, while highlighting a shared cultural heritage.
The project metaphorically explores the theme of freedom through the concept of the "cell": a limitation and a foundation of life; something that separates, connects, and creates. Its aim is to invite viewers into reflection by posing bold and thought-provoking questions.
Exhibited Artists:
Anca Coller | Andreea-ElizaPetrov | Alex Manea | Bogdan George Negulescu | Daniel Loagăr | Gizella Popescu | Evghenia Gritsku | Alexandra Teletin | Leila Moosavi
Video:
Marius Adrian Gheorghe
After travelling through Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany, the journey culminated in a cultural exchange in Wrocław, Poland, where the Romanian team engaged in an inspiring dialogue with PhD students from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts. Together, they shared perspectives and conclusions on the concept of freedom, exploring its cultural, historical, and artistic dimensions while reflecting, through a comparative lens, on the legacy of the former communist regime and the realities of contemporary democracy.
