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Rooted in the visual exploration of freedom initiated by artists Alexandra Dumitrescu and Ana-Cristina Irian in the international project Freedom. Body. Resistance—funded by the Cantemir program—this initiative investigates the longing for the "calling" that many Romanians awaited during the Ceaușescu regime. From this historical point of departure, the project expands into an exploration of the socio-political and metaphysical meanings of "calling" in today's world.
At its core, Chemare // Calling aims to create a transdisciplinary space for documenting and reinterpreting the profound significance of individual and collective freedom in relation to migration and travel, within different socio-political contexts.
Through cumulative exhibitions, participatory archives, performances, and the creation of a transdisciplinary guide for community-based work, the project captures past and present experiences related to migration and freedom, fostering intercultural dialogue between communities in Romania, Moldova, Poland, and Italy. This exchange is crucial for contextualizing and deepening our understanding of aspirations for liberation and authenticity, offering an innovative framework for reflecting on identity and freedom in contemporary society.
The materials collected will serve as research tools for sociologists, anthropologists, artists, and migration specialists, who will interpret these narratives in the context of modern society. These materials will be brought together in participatory installations, new media projects, and a digital participatory archive, ensuring that the voices and experiences of those involved are preserved and made accessible for future reflection and study.

Artists
Alexandra Dumitrescu is a visual artist with extensive experience in photography, image creation, video, community building, and cultural management, elements that shape a unique kind of artistic sensitivity. Her belief in the crucial role that art plays in improving quality of life and fostering community development is evident in her work and her holistic approach, which aims to nurture creativity and strengthen connections between people. Her aesthetic is minimalist and iconic, seeking the moment that tells a story in the fewest words with the maximum visual impact. For Alexandra, the hive-like community is as important as the role of the queen bee, where, both formally and symbolically, caring for the system takes precedence—even if, from the outside, it appears that she is merely leading it.
Ana-Cristina Irian is a research-based artist, visual arts researcher, and curator who works with collections, photographic archives, and multimedia materials. She studied sociology (Trento & Regensburg), and visual anthropology (Bucharest & Perugia), and holds a Ph.D. in visual arts from UNARTE Bucharest. Her artistic practice, guided by the motto “No one left behind”, focuses on objects of memory, integrating photographic material into contemporary art pieces. Cristina has participated in over 50 exhibitions in Romania and abroad, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Portugal, and Hungary. She is a member of Futures, the European Photography Platform, and the Romanian Fine Arts Union. She works on projects including visual documentation, identification, recovery, and promotion of cultural heritage, participatory documentary projects, and public art.
/// Project co-financed by AFCN – Administration of the National Cultural Fund. The project does not necessarily represent the position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or for how the results of the project may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding beneficiary.