VIDEO: Pictorul Horea Paștina a fost numit Cetățean de Onoare al Municipiului Alba Iulia
Horea Paștina was honored as the Honorary Citizen of Alba Iulia on September 15, 2026, during a ceremony at the Palace of the Transylvanian Princes. The laudatory speech was delivered by Horațiu Iohănaș, vice president of the ELEON Association. Paștina, a prominent contemporary Romanian painter and co-founder of the Prolog group, is known for his contemplative and spiritual approach to art. The event also featured an exhibition showcasing works by Horea and his brother Ovidiu Mircea Paștina, highlighting their distinct artistic paths. The exhibition opened to the public on August 15, 2026, and emphasizes the contrasting perspectives of the two artists on nature and human presence.