en

 

Culture
28 December, 2025 / 04:24
/ 14 April, 2022

Anniversary exhibition by two fine artists opened in Moldovan capital

Moldpres
Agenția Informațională de Stat

Chisinau, 14 April /MOLDPRES/ - The National Art Museum of Moldova today inaugurated an anniversary exhibition titled, Vladimir Ocușco – 160th birthday anniversary and Rostislav Ocușco – 125th birthday anniversary.    

Contacted by MOLDPRES, a head of section at the Museum, one of the exhibition’s curator Nicolae Olaru said the exhibition comprised 56 works, of which 36 painting and 20 graphic ones.  

Vladimir Ocușco was born in a family of noble stock in the Ashmyany town, Grodno region, on 7 February 1862. He studied painting at the Arts Academy from St. Petersburg during 1880-1886. Vladimir Ocușco settled in Chisinau in 1897, where he taught at the Arts School till the end of this life. He reformed the entire system of Fine Arts, at a request by the administration of Zemstvo from Bessarabia.   

Rostislav Ocuşco was born in St. Petersburg on 23 March 1887. The son followed in his father’s footsteps. He studied painting at the Arts School from Chisinau (1922) and the Iasi Pedagogical Institute. He taught drawing at lyceums and gymnasiums from Ackerman, Ismail and Chisinau. He died on 14 January 1966.

The exhibition will be opened till 22 May.

 


 
Latest News
/ 26 November, 2025

Moldova to have extended access to UNESCO emergency funds for protection of heritage

/ 26 November, 2025

Moldova joins Creative Europe Programme; Culture minister says country to benefit from European funds dedicated to culture, media, creative industries

/ 23 November, 2025

New opportunities for artists, culture sector professionals: Moldova to join Creative Europe Programme

/ 19 November, 2025

Licurici Theatre hoisted European Union flag, affirming belonging to European cultural family

/ 19 November, 2025

Moldova accelerates digital transformation in culture with UN support

/ 07 November, 2025

Moldova joins UNESCO Executive Board for the first time; Moldovan culture minister describes move as great responsibility, opportunity to promote country's values

/ 07 November, 2025

Registrations start for Eurovision Moldova 2026; Moldova 1 TV station launches National Selection

/ 07 November, 2025

PHOTO GALLERY // Double launch at Ethnography Museum: ''House chamber for guests and feasts. Palliative cares''

/ 06 November, 2025

PHOTO GALLERY // Interactive encyclopedia 'Pop-Up Space' launched at Ion Creanga National Children's Library of Moldova

/ 05 November, 2025

Chisinau initiates denunciation of Russian Cultural Centers Agreement

/ 04 November, 2025

Moldova denounces Cultural Agreement with Russian Federation

/ 03 November, 2025

BTA: Hristo Botev monument unveiled in Moldovan village of Corten

/ 03 November, 2025

Moldova returns to Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with new national selection format

/ 30 October, 2025

PHOTO GALLERY // Doina and Ion Aldea-Teodorovici commemorated in Chisinau