The opening of the drawing exhibition "Tales of Timișoara - A visual journey through Timișoara"

The opening of the drawing exhibition "Tales of Timișoara - A visual journey through Timișoara"

"Grigore Moisil" Theoretical High School and "Avram Iancu" High School No. 19 from Timișoara, together with the Politehnica University of Timișoara, had the pleasure of organizing Tuesday, October 12, in the central hall of the UPT Library, the opening of the exhibition "Stories of Timișoara - A visual journey through Timișoara".

The opening of the event started with speeches from the representatives from the "Grigore Moisil" Theoretical High School, from the Secondary School No. 19 "Avram Iancu", along with a speech by Prof. Dr. Eng. Florin Dragan, rector of the Politehnica University Timișoara and a few words offered by Dr. Diana Andone, director of the Department of ID/IFR and Digital Education.

The event continued with a discussion also given by the lady Brândușa Havași assistant professor of arch, who spoke about the architectural richness of Timisoara and the importance of providing opportunities for children and young people to discover the culture and history of the city in creative ways.

The exhibition includes over 50 drawings made by the students of the "Grigore Moisil" Theoretical High School and High School No. 19 "Avram Iancu", which can be visited until November 15, 2024 on the second floor of the Central Library of the Timișoara Polytechnic University.

Also, the public had the opportunity to enjoy immersive experiences offered by Spotlight Heritage Timișoara through its own virtual reality application, discovering the city and interacting with its cultural heritage in the digital world.

This event is dedicated to the general public, regardless of age, and encourages a deeper connection between the younger generation and the cultural richness of the city, while supporting the development of emerging artistic talents. The exhibition is a celebration of art, but also a way to emphasize the importance of protecting and capitalizing on the architectural heritage of Timișoara for future generations.