Victor Brauner’s Departures and Returns Presentation by Irina Cărăbaș, Bucharest (Romania) followed by a conversation with Nicola Baird, PhD, London (UK)

This presentation by Irina Cărăbaș from the National University of Arts in Bucharest will focus on several key artistic and political contexts relevant to Brauner’s work and biography, as well as his reception in Romania. It will be followed by a conversation with Nicola Baird, PhD. Introductory remarks by Sorina Neagu, Director of DOR – Romanian Diaspora.

This event is part of the online series “Flight or Fight. stories of artists under repression.” by The Fritz Ascher Society for Persecuted, Ostracized and Banned Art (FAS) who tell untold stories of artists marginalized and persecuted by the German Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. This event is in collaboration with DOR – Romanian Diaspora and #CarteadeVineri (CDV).

About The Fritz Ascher Society
By discussing, exhibiting and publishing their work, we commemorate their lives and artistic achievements and teach about the Holocaust. FAS furthers the understanding of the history of the 20th century and initiates an active dialogue about individuality and integrity in response to conditions of extreme duress and to political tyranny.

FAS’ projects allow diverse audiences to discuss highly relevant topics online and in-person in an environment that surpasses ethnic, cultural and religious differences.