Jidvei wines will be showcased at the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to Constantin Brancusi, organized by the Pompidou Center from March 27 to July 1, 2024, under the high patronage of President Emmanuel Macron.
Jidvei has the extraordinary privilege of being designated as the official wine for the opening of this significant Brancusi retrospective, hosted by the Pompidou Center in Paris. The exhibition, held from March 27 to July 1, 2024, is a tribute to the "father of modern sculpture" and marks the closure of the Pompidou Center for a five-year renovation period.
During the opening event, attendees will experience Brancusi’s artistic universe, complemented by exclusive wine collections from Jidvei. Remarkable personalities from around the world will taste Owner’s Choice Maria Feteasca Alba, Pinot Noir Rosu 2019, and Mysterium Rosé wines while exploring Brancusi’s masterpieces. This marks the first time a Romanian wine producer has participated in such a large-scale international cultural event.
"The fact that, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, the Jidvei brand has been designated to bring a touch of authenticity from the heart of Transylvania to the heart of Paris, honoring Constantin Brancusi, honors us immensely. It is a moment of unique importance in the life of a Romanian and a historic moment for Romanian wine. We hope that all those who appreciate the beauty and universality of Constantin Brancusi’s art, present at the event, will discover Jidvei wines as part of this tribute to his genius," said Ana Necsulescu, Communication Director at Jidvei.
Organized with the institutional support of the Embassy of Romania in France and the Romanian Cultural Institute in Paris, the Brancusi exhibition gathers the most remarkable ensemble of the sculptor's works—over 120 sculptures, as well as photographs, sketches, films, archive materials, tools, and furniture, culminating with the artist’s studio. Curator Ariane Coulondre and scenographer Pascal Rodriguez have created a sensitive approach to the works, integrating them into the atmosphere of the studio. Brancusi himself paid great attention to the display of his sculptures, using pedestals, painted backgrounds, and lighting installations.
The exhibition is designed to immerse spectators in Brancusi’s universe, beginning in a bright, white room that recreates the intense emotion experienced by visitors entering the artist’s studio. Alongside the exhibit rooms, an oval space at the heart of the exhibition houses various documents—archives, recordings, photographs, films—offering unique insights into the great sculptor’s personality and solidifying his place among modern avant-garde artists.
Jidvei is the only Romanian wine brand included by Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the Top 100 best producers of premium wines and spirits worldwide.
About Constantin Brancusi
An emblematic figure of 20th-century sculpture, Constantin Brancusi was born in 1876 in Hobita, Romania. From 1904 until his death in 1957, he lived and worked in Paris, creating most of his renowned works. In 1957, after being rejected by the Romanian state, Brancusi donated his entire studio to the French state. Reconstructed in 1997, the Brancusi Studio includes 137 sculptures, 87 original pedestals, 41 drawings, 2 paintings, and preserves over 1,600 glass photographic plates and original copies.
About the Pompidou Center in Paris
Inaugurated in 1977, the Pompidou Center houses the richest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe and the second largest in the world, with over 120,000 works. The vision of its founders, George and Claude Pompidou, was to create a unique center for art and culture, facilitating dialogue between artists and the public. The Pompidou Center hosts the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, a large public library, an industrial creation center, and a research and musical creation center (Ircam).
Source: Wines of Romania