Irina Agachi: Weaving Tradition and Modernity in Romanian Embroidery Born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 1980, Irina Agachi – also known as Irina Rish – is a compelling figure in the contemporary art world. Her journey began not within the hallowed halls of an art academy, but with a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Iuliu Hațieganu’ in Cluj-Napoca, specializing in ecography. This unexpected path ultimately led…