Exhibition dedicated to ‘16 Days of Activism’ opens at Europe Café

From 28 November until the end of December, Europe Café, the main EU Information Centre in Chișinău, Moldova, is hosting an art exhibition as part of the international campaign ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. 

Though she does not depict violence directly, painter Natalia Romanciuc conveys messages of femininity, resilience, identity, and strength through her works.

“Through my art, I try to highlight principles such as God, personality, destiny, character, and others,” said Natalia Romanciuc in a video message to the audience at the opening of her exhibition. “My works are autobiographical, and this is one of the reasons why the image of the woman is so important in my art.” 

The exhibition’s opening was attended by Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova, who said: “Natalia Romanciuc’s works remind us that art speaks when words fall silent. These portraits of women are profound calls for empathy, solidarity, and action.”

The event is organised in partnership with Cartego Art Gallery, and admission is free.

This year UN Women’s campaign ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’, joined by the European Commission, aims to raise awareness of online risks and protection mechanisms for victims, with the powerful message ‘#NOEXCUSE for digital violence’. This year, Moldova has joined the international campaign with its national campaign – ‘Moldova Without Violence’. Running from 25 November to 10 December, the campaign will involve public institutions, local communities, and international partners.

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