Here’s why you should join this vibrant community of global thinkers and makers across disciplines.
UNFINISHED surpasses the thresholds of classic event structures and bridges the gaps – both geographical and cognitive – between people, between generations and between practices. And beyond these bridges, we delve into what sprouts in between disciplines and anticipate what is not yet defined as one. We thus celebrate curiosity as the single most important shared value in the quest for change across fields and borders.
UNFINISHED builds its vibrant community of global thinkers and makers through different event formats such as keynotes, workshops, panels, leadership sessions, art installations, concerts and concept dinners, all in a creatively unique space.
Last year, #UNFINISHED17 hosted 40+ distinguished speakers, including Pixar co-founder Alvy Ray Smith, OFF-White founder and Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director Virgil Abloh, New York Times Modern Love columnist Daniel Jones, Spokehub innovation director Onika Simon, Fabrica creative director Enrico Bossan and +Pool architect and Family co-founder Oana Stănescu. Its exhibition brought together artworks from around the globe, consciously connecting projects, pieces, and installations from world-renowned artists with emerging yet daring voices.
This year, #UNFINISHED18 will take place at the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR), located in the former Royal Palace in Bucharest’s Revolution Square. MNAR re-opened in 2013 after 27 years of renovation work and UNFINISHED, picking up the thread of history from this influential host, is the very first festival to ever receive the privilege of holding a four-day event in both its modern galleries and momentous reception halls.
The name UNFINISHED reflects our core belief: that making the world a more conscious place is a continuous work in progress. That we should never stop growing and questioning ourselves. That we should be willing to take risks and learn from failure. That is why we bring together a wide range of exceptional people from all backgrounds and age groups, offering them radical venues and ever-evolving gatherings for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and the creation of lasting connections.
Four days at UNFINISHED are four vibrant days spent amongst distinguished peers and inspiring leaders; attending keynotes, workshops, panels and leadership sessions; and experiencing art installations, concerts and concept dinners, all in a creatively unique space. You could start your day with a collective yoga class in the museum, followed by a healthy breakfast meeting some amazing people. Then you might attend an urban renewal workshop and see a performance by an internationally acclaimed artist, just before attending a keynote lecture by a world-class entrepreneur while sitting next to your future business partner. After a lunch in the museum garden you might take a quick nap in a hammock or discover a new book in the nearby reading corner, before heading inside the museum galleries and immerse yourself in a couple of masterpieces before taking part in your evening panel. And after having dinner in the former Romanian Throne Hall we are certain you’ll manage to gather some final energy to listen to some live music or discover a DJ who’ll surely soon become your favorite playlist.
Everyone at UNFINISHED — speaker, listener, performer, philosopher, inventor, exhibitor, thinker or maker — is considered both guest and contributor. Join us at
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