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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 »
Painting and Watercolor Exhibition “COLORED PUDDLES”
The painting and watercolor exhibition “Colored Puddles” features the creations by the following three visual artists of the younger generation: Raminta Ardzeviciene (painting), Edita Tirksliune (painting) and Justina Giastautaite (watercolor). The exhibition is designed for the lovers of good mood and colors. This colorful exhibition presents painting and watercolor artworks of multiple formats and styles. Colorful strokes are a visiting card of this exhibition perceived and conveyed differently by each author.JUSTINA GIASTAUTAITEThe artist was born in Silale City in the… Find out more »
(Lithuanian) KVIETIMAS moksleiviams, gimnazistams ir studentams
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(Lithuanian) KVIETIMAS MUZIKOS MOKYKLOS MOKSLEIVIAMS
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Modern Fashion Exhibition “FUTURE TRADITIONS”
A retrospective Modern Fashion Exhibition “Future Traditions” by the Department of Costume Design of Vilnius Art Academy (VDA) will be opened at Janina Marks Museum-Gallery.Visitors of the Exhibition curated by Professor Danguole Brogiene, Head of the Department Prof. dr. Jolanta Vazalinskiene and curator of Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum Ausra Sedleviciute will have an opportunity to become acquainted with the works – fashion design products – by students and graduates of Fashion Design Department, which has a history of more than 50… Find out more »
Invitation for artists of different fields to participate in the Exhibition “OBJECTS TO TOUCH 2”
Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Galleryinvites artists of different fields to participate in the Exhibition“OBJECTS TO TOUCH 2” Works of art usually do (or do not) invoke certain feelings and thoughts. Art “acceptance” is regulated by our VISUAL capabilities. Increasingly often modern art provides an opportunity to know from hearing, or sometimes from the excited smell. However, for all the obvious reasons the possibility to TOUCH usually remains prohibited.In art galleries and various museums we witness a verbal, written and even visual prohibition… Find out more »
INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT “ROCK ISLAND”
Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-GalleryInternational European Night of Museums“Rock Island” 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.Free attendance to the exhibitions presented at Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery: Modern Fashion Exhibition “Future Traditions” by the Department of Costume Design of Vilnius Art Academy (VDA) and the exhibition of the artworks by Janina Monkute-Marks.6 p.m.The opening of the Museum Night “Rock Island”.Kedainiai music school teachers and pupils performance.6 p.m. – 9 p.m.Artistic workshops, promotions and games:Workshops of bracelet creation;Workshops of wristlet creation;Workshops of headscarf creation;Workshops of secret creation;Workshops… Find out more »
Janina Monkute – Marks “A GIFT TO THE HOMELAND”
JANINA MONKUTE – 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 »
Art Exhibition From Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery Collection
Openining reception: 5:30 pm, Wednesday, June 22.Klaipeda gallery, Baznyciu st. 6, KlaipedaArt Exhibition From Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery CollectionJanina Monkute-Marks donated her works of art, including paintings, prints, rugs and tapestries to Kėdainiai. In 2000, Janina Marks established a Not For Profit Institution in Kėdainiai. The Institution purchased a 100 year old building for use as a Museum. The building’s interior was modernized to meet contemporary Museum standards while the exterior was restored to reflect the historical significance of this fine old… Find out more »
International Exhibition “WHAT IS FIBER?”
The English word "fiber" translated into the Lithuanian language means yarn, vein, lock, splint, tuft, coatings, and also this word can mean and texture, structure and even dietary fiber. In some West countries this word has another, many Japanese people unexpected meaning: "fiber" may be used to describe a person's character, temperament or nature of a person, his or her “moral fiber”.Each country and even a person differently perceives and interprets the word "fiber" meaning. The words in our minds… Find out more »
Lecture About Japanese Fiber Art “WHAT IS FIBER?
The project "What is fiber? present a lecture about Japanese fiber art "What is fiber?". Lecturer of the lecture - Japanese artist and the exhibition "What is fiber? curator Kakuko Ishii. The lecture will be taught in English, with translation into the Lithuanian language.SUPPORTERS:Lithuanian Council for CultureMinistry of Culture of the Republic of LithuaniaJanina Monkute-Marks MuseumMORE INFORMATION:E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.ltTel .: 8 347 57398 Find out more »
Paper Workshop “FIBERS”
The project "What is fiber? present paper workshop "Fibre". Lecturer of the workshop Japanese artist, and the exhibition "What is fiber? curator Kakuko Ishii. Workshops will be taught in English, with translation into the Lithuanian language. A necessary pre-registration e-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.lt Number of participants is limited.SUPPORTERS:Lithuanian Council for CultureMinistry of Culture of the Republic of LithuaniaJanina Monkute-Marks MuseumMORE INFORMATION:E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.ltTel .: 8 347 57398 Find out more »
Tours of fiber art in exhibition “WHAT IS FIBER?
SUPPORTERS:Lithuanian Council for CultureMinistry of Culture of the Republic of LithuaniaJanina Monkute-Marks MuseumMORE INFORMATION:E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.ltTel .: 8 347 57398 Find out more »
Art Workshop “FIBERS 2”
The project “What is fiber? present art workshop “Fibre 2”. Lecturer of the workshop, Lithuanian artist - Asta FEDARAVICIUTE-JASIUNE.SUPPORTERS:Lithuanian Council for CultureMinistry of Culture of the Republic of LithuaniaJanina Monkute-Marks MuseumMORE INFORMATION:E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.ltTel .: 8 347 57398 Find out more »
Lecture About Lithuanian Fiber Art “WHAT IS FIBER 2?
Projektas "Kas yra pluoštai?" kviečia į paskaitą apie Lietuvos pluoštinį meną "Kas yra pluoštai 2?". Paskaitos lektorė - lietuvių menininkė Jūratė PETRUŠKEVIČIENĖ.PROJEKTO RĖMĖJAI:Lietuvos kultūros tarybaLietuvos Respublikos kultūros ministerijaJaninos Monkutės-Marks muziejusDAUGIAU INFORMACIJOS:El. paštu: galerija@jmm-muziejus.ltTel.: 8 347 57398 Find out more »
Art Workshop “FIBERS 3”
The project “What is fiber? present art workshop “Fibre 2”. Lecturer of the workshop, Lithuanian artist - Jurate PETRUSKEVICIENE. A necessary pre-registration e-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.lt Number of participants is limited.SUPPORTERS:Lithuanian Council for CultureMinistry of Culture of the Republic of LithuaniaJanina Monkute-Marks MuseumMORE INFORMATION:E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.ltTel .: 8 347 57398 Find out more »
7th Biennial of Lithuanian Textile “TEXTILE: FOR BODY AND SOUL”
For the first time in the history of independent Lithuania a single exhibition presents all kinds of textile surrounding a modern man – these are not only unique creations, but also decorative fabrics, as well as designer clothes. Such a wide scope is based on the life itself denying textile elitism, eliminating the boundaries of different fields of art, inviting us to take a new look and to assess the basis of our natural environment. And this natural environment is… Find out more »
Laura Pavilonyte-Ezerskiene. Personal Exhibition „FAITH(tick)“
The Exhibition “FAITH(tick)” presents and summarizes the questions about art, time, textile, creation and ourselves, which are consistently prevailing my artworks and are intertwined with each other like threads.The process of my textile object creation deliberately includes unmaking technology, which even for my grandmother was not only an ordinary distinctive aesthetic expression, but also a possibility to survive during the impoverished living conditions of the post-war era. Today I prefer using and interpreting the strategy of textile creation, including an… Find out more »
(Lithuanian) Rugsėjo 27-oji – pasaulinė turizmo diena
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International Exhibition “OBJECTS TO TOUCH 2”
Works of art usually do (or do not) invoke certain feelings and thoughts. Art “acceptance” is regulated by our VISUAL capabilities. Increasingly often modern art provides an opportunity to know from hearing, or sometimes from the excited smell. However, for all the obvious reasons the possibility to TOUCH usually remains prohibited. In art galleries and various museums we witness a verbal, written and even visual prohibition saying “PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH”. The prohibition often results in completely opposite actions of… Find out more »
Museum members meeting
Dear Members of the museum,You are cordially invited to attend the museum members meeting event on Friday, November 25, 5:00 pm at Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum-Gallery. Financial and cultural reports of 2016 will be presented and after that you will see Dutch artist Guda Koster live sculptures performance "Talking Skulptures". Museum member Kęstutis Valionis will cheer up us with his songs.About attendance or abstention please inform us until November 23.Phones for inquiry: +370 347 57398; +370 686 32992.E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.lt.The Museum Staff[gallery… Find out more »
Art Exhibition of Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery Collection in Truskava
Openining reception: 6:30 pm, Thuesday, December 13.Traskava parish hall, Liepu st. 2, PavermenysArt Exhibition of Janina Monkute-Marks Museum-Gallery Collection in TruskavaJanina Monkute-Marks donated her works of art, including paintings, prints, rugs and tapestries to Kėdainiai. In 2000, Janina Marks established a Not For Profit Institution in Kėdainiai. The Institution purchased a 100 year old building for use as a Museum. The building’s interior was modernized to meet contemporary Museum standards while the exterior was restored to reflect the historical significance… Find out more »