Kandinsky + Monet: The Immersive Shows (Bucharest)
The space becomes a living canvas.
The show offers a sensory journey into the masterpieces of Wassily Kandinsky, one of the essential figures of modern art and a pioneer of abstract painting. Art and cutting-edge technology come together to bring his works to life, impressing through their intellectual and reflective depth. The show invites the public into a multisensory experience through the life and works of the celebrated painter, where painting, sound, and movement merge. Throughout the show, the artist’s works come alive through projections spread across all the walls of the space and fluid transitions that translate color into emotion. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore all stages of Kandinsky’s creation, from his early works influenced by Russian folk art to the period marking his artistic maturity, discovering his spiritual and symbolic universe. The space becomes a living canvas. The shapes on the walls are not static: they pulse to the rhythm of the soundtrack, decompose and recompose, imitating the artist’s creative process. Among his most well-known works are: “Couple on Horseback,” “Murnau – View with Church,” as well as the series “Impressions,” “Improvisations,” and “Compositions.” Wassily Kandinsky – The Prophet of Abstract Art Kandinsky paved the way for an art that is not only seen, but felt. He was not born a painter, but became one through a revelation he experienced at the age of 30. Wassily Kandinsky was not only a painter, but a visionary who broke the barriers between visible reality and inner experience. Moreover, he was among the few modern artists who explicitly formulated his own theory of art. Kandinsky suffered from synesthesia, a neurological condition in which the senses intertwine. Thus, for him, painting was a musical act, and painting was compared to a piano: color is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, and the soul is the piano with many strings. His influence can be found in abstract expressionism, kinetic art, and even in contemporary multimedia installations and immersive experiences. Practically, this deep connection lies at the foundation of the entire immersive show. The first immersive art show dedicated to the great artist Claude Monet launched in Romania offers the public a unique experience to explore the celebrated works of the Impressionist painter through technology, in a captivating manner. The show offers a sensory journey into the masterpieces of Claude Monet, in which over 160 works by the renowned Impressionist painter are brought to life in an immersive environment, offering the public an innovative and remarkable artistic experience. Visitors will be surrounded by oversized projections that unfold Monet’s works across all the walls of the space, revealing fascinating details of each brushstroke and color. Throughout the show, fluid transitions from his paintings into 3D environments recreate the real landscapes that inspired Monet, offering a new and profound perspective on how the artist viewed the world. Produced by the MINA Studios team, the show impresses through the faithful and vibrant rendering of Monet’s works, divided into 11 thematic chapters that trace the artistic evolution and life of the painter. Among the themes addressed are: “The Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers,” “Impression, Sunrise,” “Japanese Influences,” “En Plein Air,” “Serialism,” “The Franco-Prussian War,” “Cataracts,” “The Ultraviolet Spectrum,” “Bateau-atelier,” “The Garden at Giverny,” “Camille Monet (née Doncieux),” and, of course, the famous “Nymphéas” (Water Lilies). Monet: The Immersive Show offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of the famous French painter, combining art with cutting-edge technology. The outstanding projections and carefully selected soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere, inviting the public to experience Monet’s creative universe in a deeply emotional way.
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MINAVenue
MINA
Category
Experiential MuseumStart date
January 22nd, 2026
End date
November 3rd, 2027
Audience Role
Visitor
Ages: All ages
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About MINA
MINA, Museum of Immersive New Art, is a unique concept in Romania that brings together art and technology in an innovative way. With permanent locations in Bucharest and Cluj, and through the traveling project MINA Pop-Up, which has visited cities such as Iași, Craiova and Timișoara, MINA offers interactive and educational experiences for all ages in a unique sensory environment.