The popular Bucharest art event Art Safari kicks off its summer 2025 program with a special edition dedicated to children and families, taking place between May 29 and June 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The program includes two new exhibitions, as well as LEGO constructions, creative workshops for painting, collage, origami, face painting, and a new dog and cat adoption fair organized in collaboration with ASPA.<\/p>\n
The first exhibition, \u201cDogs vs. Cats\u201d (May 29\u2013June 22), is an “accessible and friendly exhibition that brings together art, emotion, and the deep bond between people and their pets,\u201d according to the press release.\u00a0It features works by renowned Romanian artists, along with emotionally valuable objects, including a selection of old toys created in partnership with the Toy Museum.<\/p>\n
The \u201cOnce Upon a Time\u201d (May 29\u2013June 22) exhibition aims to bring about the magical realm of fairy tales. It \u201ccombines the magic of visual arts with the creativity of games, bringing together works inspired by castles, princes, princesses, knights, and mythological creatures, alongside LEGO dioramas on the same theme,\u201d organizers say.<\/p>\n
Children are also invited to a series of workshops (painting, collage, origami, face painting) inspired by the new exhibitions. All materials are included, and children are guided by visual artists. The workshops take place from May 29 to June 1.<\/p>\n
On May 31 and June 1, at 4:00 PM, in the \u201cDogs vs. Cats\u201d exhibition space, two workshops will be held by Tudor-Tim Ionescu, dedicated to animal lovers.<\/p>\n
Ionescu is a certified dog training instructor, master’s student in Ethology and Human\u2013Animal Interaction at USAMV Cluj-Napoca, and PhD student conducting research on cruelty toward animals in social media and how to combat it. He represented Romania, along with his dog Butelie, at the FMBB World Championship Italy 2024, where the national team ranked 5th in the world in mondioring, a canine protection sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as art teaches us to appreciate the beauty around us, care for animals teaches us to value life itself. We support initiatives that cultivate empathy, education, and responsibility, values that form the foundation of a truly civilized community,\u201d said District 1 mayor George Tu\u021b\u0103.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, in partnership with animal protection agency ASPA, Art Safari will also hold a new dog and cat adoption fair on Saturday, May 31.<\/p>\n