Artă

The Muzeul Național de Artă al Moldovei (National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova) is the leading art institution in Chișinău, founded in 1939 by sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală and French painter Auguste Baillayre. Located in the city center, the museum is housed in several historic buildings, including the former girls’ gymnasium established by princess Natalia Dadiani and the ornate Vladimir Herța house, both remarkable examples of late 19th and early 20th-century architecture. With a collection exceeding 39,000 works, the museum offers a comprehensive overview of the development of fine arts from the 15th to the 21st century.

Visitors to the museum can explore a diverse array of art, including permanent exhibitions of European, Russian, and Oriental art, as well as significant collections of Moldovan and Romanian works. The galleries feature paintings, sculptures, icons, and graphic art, with pieces from Western Europe, Russia, Japan, India, and China. The museum also regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events, making it a vibrant hub for both art connoisseurs and the general public. The architecture and curated displays provide a rich cultural experience, contextualizing the artistic evolution of Moldova and its connections to the wider world.

Among the most important artists represented are founders Alexandru Plămădeală and Auguste Baillayre, as well as notable Romanian and Moldovan painters such as Corneliu Baba, whose works have been featured in major exhibitions at the museum. The collection also includes masterpieces by European artists like Jacob Jordaens, Russian painters such as Ivan Shishkin and Vasili Surikov, and graphic works by Albrecht Dürer and William Hogarth. This impressive roster highlights the museum’s role in preserving and showcasing both national heritage and international artistic achievements.

Muzeul Național de Artă al Moldovei
Chișinău
Moldova