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In brief: Kaunas Branch of the Lithuanian Artists’ Union started a cycle of cultural discussions initiated by the chairman of the branch Eugenijus Nalevaika. As February was coming to an end, the first meeting at a round table took place during which the problem of Kaunas creative and exhibition spaces was analysed. Representatives of the Artists’ Union, Art Photographers’ Union, Folk Artists’ Union, National M.K. Čiurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas County Library, various art galleries and city authorities gathered for a discussion and shared their ideas ardently. The record of the discussion is presented in the article.
In brief: While new quarters of high-rise buildings emerge, glass, concrete, plastic and metal is replacing the most natural construction material wood, one may drop to wooden quarters built in Kaunas suburbs at the end of the 19th - first half of the 20th century. Not all of them have survived in the same way, their cultural and architectural value differs as well. Not all of them will be preserved due to the expanding city and new constructions.
In brief: Kaunas Architecture and Urbanism Experts’ Council (KAUET) considered the perspectives of renovating the low multi-apartment house at Šiaulių Str.18 (near the station market) and at Nepriklausomybės Sq. 3 on March 5. Both projects are closely related with the historical spirit of Kaunas; therefore, sensitive attention should be paid to them.
In brief: Most probably every critic is searching for the original voice standing out by individuality and authenticity. Reading the newest selection of poems of Algimantas Mikuta “Dance of a Ferret”, the author of the article searched for such a voice in particular, which would rise above language cliches and enable the reader to experience the world anew. Especially, having in mind that critics call the search for reality, authenticity and individuality the most prominent features of A. Mikuta poetry.
According to D.Šarakauskas, all land plots in this part of Savanorių Avenue, between Molėtų and Leliūnų Streets, are very small. Small pavilions and buildings are standing here. The biggest possible volume is being designed. It is a building from 3 to 5 floors of 18 m maximal height. It is allowed to construct a building of 20 meters in the land plot. The access would be from Savanorių Ave. Commercial premises are planned in the first 4 floors and rented offices on the top floor.
