We had the chance to connect with Ovidiu Șandor—entrepreneur, director of the Art Encounters Foundation, and Timișoara-based art collector—in an interview funded by the Timișoara Project Center, aiming to explore his multifaceted roles that enrich one another. Our discussion touched on his contributions to the Timișoara 2023 European Capital of Culture events, last year’s landmark exhibitions (such as those of Constantin Brâncuși and Victor Brauner), the dynamics between collectors and artists, and collaborations between the foundation he leads and prestigious national and international institutions (including Kunsthalle Praha, New Budapest Gallery, Mulhouse Kunsthalle, Centre Pompidou, and the Craiova Art Museum). Ovidiu Șandor graciously welcomed us into his home, generously sharing insights into the ethos behind his successes and initiatives for Romanian contemporary art, all in a warm and relaxed interview atmosphere.
JOURNALISTIC MATERIAL: This journalistic material was created through a grant from Energie! Creation Scholarships, awarded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Project Center. The material does not necessarily represent the position of the Project Center of the Municipality of Timișoara, and it is not responsible for its content or how it may be used.
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