Indigenous art beautifies UNESCO headquarters

Indigenous art is displayed in significant locations around the world. The tapestry "Angels and Airplanes," created by artist Mircea Cantor, the first Romanian art donation permanently exhibited in the main hall of UNESCO, was inaugurated in the presence of the Prime Minister's Chancellery Chief, Alexandru Ghigiu, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNESCO, members of French cultural and artistic circles, and the Romanian community in France. The special guest of the inauguration ceremony was the visual artist Mircea Cantor. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Romania made this donation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the context of marking 65 years since our country's accession to this emblematic organization.

"The tapestry "Angels and Airplanes,' based on traditional bark-cloth making techniques, an element inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage List since 2016, will be exhibited alongside emblematic works of contemporary world art, such as Pablo Picasso's "The Fall of Icarus' or Alberto Giacometti's "The Walking Man,'" the source said. "Romania's donation to UNESCO is a sign of appreciation and recognition of the role of this powerful organization in promoting understanding, cooperation, and the preservation of human values. We reaffirm our country's commitment to the values and objectives of this organization, as well as our readiness to continue working closely together. Together, we promote multilateralism and contribute to building a sustainable future for future generations," said the Prime Minister's Chancellery Chief. At the same time, the Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Janina Sitaru, mentioned that this donation is "an expression of Romania's attachment to the values of multilateralism, materialized in its increased profile within UNESCO." In turn, Romania's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Simona-Mirela Miculescu, stated that Romanian artwork exhibited at the organization's headquarters "will speak to the world about peace, as well as the symbiosis of modern art with traditional art." UNESCO's Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, expressed gratitude to our country.