PERSONAL EXHIBITION OVI.D. POP EFIAPg IN ORADEA FORTRESS
The halls of Romania's longest-standing Permanent Photography Art Gallery, the "Euro Foto Art" Gallery, which serves as the Exhibition Center for the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) in Oradea, Romania, UNESCO-recognized, were filled to capacity on Thursday, July 27, 2023, during the opening of the retrospective photographic art exhibition of the renowned Oradea-based photographic artist Ovi D. Pop EFIAPg, MPSA, MAAFR. The exhibition is organized by the International Association "Euro Foto Art" (AIEFA), the only Regional Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) recognized by UNESCO (https://www.fiap.net/en/members/irfiap), in partnership with Summit Agro Romania and the Criș Land Museum Oradea - Museum Complex, through the Oradea City Museum section. The exhibition is aimed at tourists visiting the museum and the local public from Oradea and Bihor County. On this occasion, the gallery displayed a selection of 72 award-winning photographs that had earned recognition in numerous international photographic art salons. These works have received 2,100 awards, including 590 gold medals, first prizes, and trophies from 89 different countries. The exhibition opening took place on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM, in the presence of the artist and his family. Dr. Ioan Ciorba, head of the Oradea City Museum section, welcomed the audience, expressing gratitude for the organization of this exceptional photographic art exhibition. He highlighted that many tourists visiting Oradea would have the opportunity to view these works over the course of a month. Photographic artist Ștefan Tóth István AFIAP, ESFIAP, president of AIEFA and the exhibition curator, congratulated the exhibiting artist on his achievements and presented him with the AIEFA Patronage Certificate. "For me, it is a great satisfaction to have met Ovi D. Pop 15 years ago. We became friends and started a fruitful collaboration: he helped us print posters, while I committed to teaching him the secrets of photographic art. It is extraordinary and an immense honor for me to see him reach such a high level, with his work still adhering to the artistic photography principles he learned. Beyond this, he has remained the same genuine person and friend, which is a rare quality. There are many reasons why I am proud of and delighted by this world-class collaboration," the mentor emphasized in his speech.,At the conclusion of the event, photographic artist Ovi D. Pop EFIAPg, MPSA, MAAFR presented his achievements in various international photographic art salons worldwide and expressed his gratitude to his mentor, Ștefan Tóth István AFIAP, ESFIAP, as well as photographic artist Claudiu Szabó EFIAP for guiding and shaping his creative journey. The musical moments of the Oradea opening were provided by Thurzó Sándor József, violist of the Cultural Group "Duo Sola Fide" from Oradea, who performed "Balada" by Ciprian Porumbescu, "Evening by the Fire" by Kodály Zoltán, and "Dance from Maramureș" by Hilda Jerea Some of the exhibits will also be displayed on modern public transport screens in the city, thanks to a protocol between AIEFA and OTL SA. The exhibition by photographic artist Ovi D. Pop will remain on display until August 20, 2023, open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM (closed on Mondays).