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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION OF THREE ARTISTS: Vetre Antanaviciute “INDIA. INDIAN STORIES & SENSE OF COLOR“, Donatas Brandisauskas “PEOPLE OF DEER – SIBERIAN OROCHENS”, Vytautas Daraskevicius “IMPRESSIONS FROM CHINA”.
Vetre Antanaviciute“INDIA. INDIAN STORIES & SENSE OF COLOR”India is an expressive, colorful, interesting country full of contrasts with many differences and similarities, which, however, cannot be judged at first sight. The author shows the photographs created during the journey across the far-away country via not the usual tourist routes, but to the places where the real Indian life can be seen. “Only by overcoming the first shock – the crowds of thousands of people, dust and stench, the persistently… Find out more »
Competitive exhibition “THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD”
The seven wonders of the world are the most famous constructions of the Ancient world, a list of which was composed by the Antique Greek poet Antipater of Sidon in the 2nd century BC. Later, when the humanity became better acquainted with the world, the list was extended for several times, including natural miracles, as well. However, what each of us would name as a miracle if the answer was not limited by any frames? The exhibition features the artworks… Find out more »
SMALL SIZE WORKS Fiber Art from ASIA and EUROPE
THE FABULOUS CREATIONS BY DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES AND OF DIFFERENT FIBERS FROM TWO CONTINENTS.This international exhibition has great significance. 147 works by 90 artists from 22 countries: Switzerland, The Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Ireland, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Hungary, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, England, Romania, Japan, Indonezia, Korea, Malaysia.The participants from different regions and different cultures make this exhibit one of our most worldly events for 2012. The environment, philosophy of life, as well as other factors, form the background… Find out more »
Exhibition “A GIFT TO THE HOMELAND” Painting, graphics and textile artworks by Janina Monkutė-Marks
Janina Monkutė-Marks (1923 – 2010)"A GIFT TO THE HOMELAND"Janina Monkutė-Marks was born in Radviliškis, on September 21st in Lithuania, passed away on November 13rd.She studied in Pagėgiai Primary and Secondary School. In 1939 – 1941 she continued her studies in the High School, in Kėdainiai. In 1941 Janina Marks entered the drama studio in Kaunas Drama Theatre. While studying there she finished The Fifth High School in Kaunas.In the autumn of 1944 Janina moved to Germany.In 1945-1947 she studied archaeology,… Find out more »
The 5th Lithuanian Textile Art Biennial “I ME MINE”
The 5th textile biennial "I Me Mine" hold in Vilnius gallery "Arka" is dedicated to the problem of unique nature of artist's existence. We are happy to show this exposition to art lovers of Kedainiai. The artists participating in the exhibition scrutinize the link between individuality and individualism, the division between uniqueness and banality, they reveal their experiences, considering radical situations, significance of the present and the past, as well as aesthetical outlook in personal creation. They try to answer… Find out more »
NEW JANINA MONKUTE-MARKS ART EXHIBITION
The exhibition displayed the artist's tapestries, embroidery, painting, ceramics and part of her accumulated collection, which includes masks, costume pieces, Indian tapestries, sculptures. Also visitors could find Janina Monkute-Marks looms.We invited the museum visitors to weave tapestry by Janina Monkute-Marks sketch. Find out more »
Exhibition by three Fiber Artists: Lina Jonikė “SHE LIKES TOMATOES”, Jūratė Kazakevičiūtė “ARCHETYPE PINPRICKS”, Liucija J. Kryževičienė – Hutcheon “DIARY PAGES – CITY”
Lina Jonikė"SHE LIKES TOMATOES"I have started to take an interest in experience and myths connected with tomatoes in 2007.This fruit is linked with Lithuanian style of living, family healthy\unhealthy eating habits and petty market-gardening traditions which are disappearing and seem to occupy the balconies of blockflats. A tomato in my work is a symbol giving a possibility to develop a talk and through it to get to know a person you deal with.I present several examples of… Find out more »
Presentation of a new book for kids “JORE AND THE KINGDOM OF FLUFFIES”
We invited everyone to the presentation of a new book for kids "Jore and the Kingdom of Fluffies" (Jore ir siausiuku karalija). The presentation was attended by the author of the book Lina Krukauskiene, the Illustrator Giedre Seniuniene, as well as the Director and Editor of the publishing house Nijanga. Book excerpts were read by an actor and the audience rejoiced at the music played by a Young violinist. Find out more »
Annual meeting of the members and a Mask Carnival
The Janina Monkute-Marks Museum hosted an annual meeting of the members and a mask carnival. The Museum introduced an activity report for the year and plans for the future. The concert, artistic workshops and games were organized. The event was presented by the singer Kestutis Valionis. Find out more »
Contest of the Christmas – New Year card
After a three-year break we organized a contest of the Christmas – New Year cards once again. All the pupils of Kedainiai District schools and high schools, as well as students, were invited to participate in this contest. The authors of the best cards were awarded on December 14, at the day of an opening of the International Christmas Exhibition "Angels". The most beautiful cards were printed and sent to the friends, members and sponsors of the Museum residing in… Find out more »
International Christmas Exhibition “ANGELS”
A fabulous selection of 87 artworks created using different techniques and different styles have been selected for this exhibition. The exhibition includes 52 artists from 12 countries, such as: England, Estonia, Italy, the U.S., Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Romania, Finland, France, and Switzerland.Grand Sponsor: UAB "INDEEL"Christmas is a wonderful time of a year transfused with mysterious mood, sincere love, well-wishing attention to those close to you, the words of gratitude and a warm family feeling. It is said that white… Find out more »