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Contemporary Textile Art Exhibition “ASIA – EUROPE 2”
THE TRAVELING EXHIBITION “ASIA-EUROPE 2”Erny Piret, curator of the exhibitions “Asia-Europe”.The fiber art is pluralThe creation is uniqueThe technique is essentialI created the exhibitions “Asia-Europe” to seal my remarkable friendship with Kakuko Ishii. She generously invited me to participate in different exhibitions organized at Fukuoka. She recommended me numerous artists without imposing them. She was a precious help for the translations to Japanese.I have taken the charge of the exhibition ASIA-EUROPE II in a new and daring way. I have… Find out more »
Janina Monkute-Marks graphics and painting exhibition in Truskava
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, art history and Romans languages at Innsbruck University… Find out more »
Sculpture and Assemblage Exhibition “WHAT I BELIEVE IN”
VLADIMIRAS NIKONOVAS“For me a painter is like a mythical creature, an eccentric alchemist, who actualize their spiritual energy and creates a new object which connects the generosity of diversity and the fullness of peace, the matter and the spirit, the truth of life and the elements of Eternity in a manner known only to them.”This thought of Algirdas Steponavicius perfectly describes the artist Vladimiras Nikonovas and his artworks. Due to a permanent connection between the inner and the outer, the… Find out more »
INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT “AVANT-GARDE EXPERIENCE”
PROGRAM:10 a.m. – 9 p.m.Free admission to the Museum exhibitions (the exhibition of sculptures and assemblages “What I Believe In”. Participants of the exhibition: V. Nikonovas, R. Incirauskas, and J. Lebednykas. The exhibition by Janina Monkute-Marks will also be open). The exhibit of avant-garde artworks.6 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.The opening of a new sculpture “Puzzle” by R.Sirvelis in the Museum park. Relays and games related to the Museum and park sculptures.6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Creative workshops, actions and games:Action. Take a… 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, art… Find out more »
THE EXHIBITION OF GIFT WORKS
THE EXHIBITION OF GIFT WORKSThe museum's mission is the cultural and educational commitment: to share with people the life of art, to present the dynamics and diversity of creative work, to take part in the country‘s and Kedainiai cultural life through organizing exhibitions, symposia, lectures, literary evenings, musical concerts and educational philanthropy projects.This time Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery shares with you, dear visitors, the artistic heritage cumulated during the fourteen years. The exposition consists of textile, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, prints,… Find out more »
The IX International Biennial of Textile Miniatures “OUT OF THE BOX”
The concept of the exhibition is based on a metaphor meaning a creative, non-standard thinking, based on new ideas, rejecting the old rules, allowed limits and practices; expanding beyond constrained space, as if from the box, to broader field of ideas, thoughts and associations. A Box is a symbol of regulations, limitations and set rules; in English language it also has a figurative idiomatic meaning - "to develop ideas that are different and unusual". Getting out of the box means… Find out more »
BALTIC SIGNS IN TEXTILE
The Exhibition „Baltic Signs in Textile“ is organizedin the context of the Project “Different Textile”, which since 2009 has been held each year by the Lithuanian Artists’ Union, Kaunas Branch, Textile Section. The main objective and mission of the Project is to spread the ideas of textile art in the regions of Lithuania (as well as neighboring countries) located away from the cultural and artistic centers.This year’s theme of the Exhibition actualizes the cultural heritage of our nation. Since the… Find out more »
Museum members meeting
Dear Members of the museumYou are cordially invited to attend the museum members meeting event on Friday, November 27, 5:00 pm at Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum-Gallery. Financial and cultural reports of 2015 will be presented. You will be involved in interactive educational activities and pleasant communication.The Museum Staff Find out more »
Workshop of Christmas Decorations
Christmas Workshop. Christmas Decorations Creation.Janina Monkute-Marks Museum invites you in Workshop of Christmas Decorations. You will learn to create a varios Christmas decorations. Find out more »
TEXTILE EXHIBITION “THE OLD AND THE NEW”
During this festive period Janina Marks Museum-Gallery has a tradition to organize specialized selective exhibitions, where artists of various fields are invited to participate. In 2012, an international exhibition “Angels” was organized. In 2013, an international exhibition “Black Light 2. Experiments” and in 2014, a Christmas puppet show “Kingdom of Dolls” were held. This year, Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery presents a unique textile exhibition “The Old and the New".In the exhibition “The Old and the New” every textile artist produces two… Find out more »
CHRISTMAS CARDS WORKSHOP
Christmas Cards Workshop.Janina Monkute-Marks Museum invites you in Workshop of Christmas Cards. You will learn to create a varios Christmas Cards. Find out more »