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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Ioan Popoiu

Do Not Miss: Ioan Popoiu’s Landmark Show, “Next Stop: Venus?” Open Now

One week ago, RIVAA artist Ioan Popoiu welcomed art lovers to Next Stop: Venus?, a solo exhibit featuring the paintings of an artist thriving in his prime. If you missed the opening, be sure you see it before closing on…

Roosevelt Island Favorite Ioan Popoiu Back with New Solo Show

RIVAA artist Ioan Popoiu has thrilled local art lovers with his vibrant abstract canvases, but now, we have a special case. His new show, filled with fresh works of art, opens tomorrow in Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island….

People and Paint: Summer Splash, Scenes from an Opening

People and Paint make the story of this invigorating summer breakout as Summer Splash opened. It’s summer, people away, but the crowd came anyway. By David Stone Photos: Tad Sudol, Gallery RIVAA The Roosevelt Island Daily News Summer Splash: People…

Summer Splash Paintings, Popoiu, Boborelu and Hussey, Opening Reception, Saturday July 24th

You’re invited for Summer Splash paintings, an exhibit featuring three of Gallery RIVAA’s most admired artists. Meet Laura Hussey, Ioan Popoiu and Valeriu Boborelu at a free opening reception, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. All are welcome. The…

My Ioan Popoiu Masterpiece

My new Ioan Popoiu masterpiece, a painting alive with brushstrokes emphasizing color over all else rests on the floor. Powerful paintings are a challenge. Where to hang them that won’t wash out everything else? Let’s update. Reporting by David Stone…

Ioan Popoiu’s As The Footsteps Fall

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019, As The Footsteps Fall, opened in the Tata Innovation Center at Cornell Tech. The exhibit has four large abstracts by Ioan Popoiu. By David Stone Cabo de hornos disolves, acrylic on canvas by Ioan Popoiu Popoiu…