Deep Tech. Z Generation
When Daiva Zardeckiene, the deputy director of the art school, came to work at this institution, she wanted to gather singing children. By chance, several songs by the composer Indra Mazuikaite fell into her hands: “Little man”, “Hug all” and it turned out that these songs have very meaningful lyrics, simple harmony, and a very […]
Deep Tech. Virtual Reality
Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis is the most famous Lithuanian artist who lived and worked in the 19th and 20th centuries. He was not only a painter but also a composer who lived and worked in Lithuania and Europe. His creative heritage is preserved in the National M. K. Čiurlionis Art Museum in Kaunas. About 113-117 paintings […]
Start-up-Jeweler goldsmith Dominykas Vakrinas
Jeweler goldsmith Dominykas Vakrinas graduated Vilnius Academy of Arts with the specialty of metal art. D. Vakrinas is known for the implementation of extremely technically complex jewelry and the impeccable quality of its execution. As a start-up jeweler in his work, he uses only the highest quality materials: perfectly polished, transparent diamonds, gold and platinum […]
Start-up of creative industries. Hexomeda
According to the 2021-2030 Lithuanian Culture and Creativity Development Program, the cultural and creative industries sector has been one of the largest employers and one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy in recent years, contributing significantly to the creation of added value for the country’s economy. The new creative company Hexomeda, which grew […]
Ecological Art. Fragrant painting
The painter Valentinas Butanavičius usually uses oil paint for his work but he likes to experiment with all kinds of materials. As the teacher he wants his students to be able to use the wide palette of material, colors, smells and aromas. In his lessons he describes the life of a Lithuanian. If a Lithuanian […]
Ecological Art. Painter Vaclovas Vekerotas
Not only children, but also adults study in Lithuanian art schools. They are taught drawing, painting, composition, and various techniques. Ecological art is still making its way into the curriculum, usually through projects. Vaclovas Vekerotas is an artist, art teacher, painter who holds his exhibitions all over the country. He is currently working at an […]
Through music to sustainability
The music group “Coldplay” has many fans in Lithuania, and it is really wonderful that Lithuania is included in the impressive music and laser show 2024 TOUR of the group “Coldplay”, during which 70 concerts will be held. Two impressive concerts will take place in the biggest cities of the country, Vilnius and Kaunas. A […]
Vilnius film industry
After Lithuania regained its independence, the film industry, previously dependent on the Soviet government, faced a funding problem. Lithuania has drastically reduced film production. Commercial foreign films have become popular, Lithuanian films are shown less and less in cinemas. Lithuanian cinema was looking for ways to survive. However, recent years show that the country’s cinema […]
Culture and creative industries
Media- audiovisual, music, games. When it comes to the music market, young creators are more inclined to experiment. Producer Vecera has created an album of experimental electronics called StandArt and released it on the OpenSea platform, where it can be purchased with cryptocurrency as NFT. Super how? is a private blockchain technology research and product […]
Culture and creative industries in Lithuania
Heritage, visual arts, performing arts. 850 startups operate in Lithuania. 6.5 percent is advertising and creativity (Ad Tech and Creative Tech). The cultural and creative industries sector in Lithuania has been one of the fastest growing economic sectors in recent years. Developers, start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses become an important part of the ecosystem and […]