2012 year

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Restored House of Perkūnas, reflecting the taste in architecture and financial potential of the Lithuanian merchant

HOUSE OF PERKŪNAS: BETWEEN LEGENDS AND REALITY 2012-02-01

Jolita Butkevičienė

A beautiful legend increases the attractiveness of the House of Perkūnas. The statuette found in the 19th century gave a unique aura and name to the building. However, talking about cultural heritage a clear line between human imagination and real historical facts must be drawn. Cultural heritage is a living witness of the past: once spoken it does not require new tales to be created.

Justinas Marcinkevičius. Photo by Zenonas Baltrušis

FROM PORTER'S NOTES (1) 2012-02-15

Alfas Pakėnas

Today is the Forty Returning Birds Day. Today is the Forty Holy Martyrs Day. And the birthday of the poet Justinas Marcinkevičius – he is turning 68. What a beautiful name – Justinas. The bird, martyr and poet – there is a strong connection between these words.

Zinaida Dargienė. 'Desire of Life'

WAS THE BEST ARTWORK OF THE YEAR REALLY SELECTED? 2012-02-23

Ugnė Kraulaidytė

Apparently, the most positive aspect of the show is a great number of its visitors and the democracy of the event. However, the way of organising the exhibition becomes a flaw in terms of quality. Maybe it is time for organisers to renew, for solid artists to wake up and for the young ones to strengthen their positions.

TO BE HERE OR TO CONTINUE THERE? 2012-02-23

Milda Kiaušaitė

The world is impatient, full of haste, people and moments rushing in fragments. In such context the photographer Vytautas Pletkus appears as a guest from another time or rather a wary host of his own time.