Milda Paukste – The founder of the Denim Diaries studio
Milda Paukšte, the founder of the textile renewal studio “Denim Diaries”, is convinced that Lithuanians still prefer to buy cheap new items than those made from secondary raw materials. After starting her own store, she now focuses on educating people about the dangers of overconsumption and why it’s much better to give things a second […]
The second birth of the used musical instrument
Sustainability and its benefits are becoming today’s necessity. From this comes the realization that we, people, have to create something that is no longer suitable for use according to the object’s direct purpose or can be used in another, completely opposite nature. For example, busts of David or Dante are made of jeans. Valentinas Butanavicius, […]
International creative symposium MALLONY
The international creative symposium “MALONNY: Marijampole, London, New York: migration of ideas” has already become an annual, traditional event that contributes to nurturing the uniqueness of the city of Marijampole in a modern way through the exchange of ideas, cooperation, volunteering, and increasing the accessibility of works of art. This is a great example of […]
The influence of european heritage on modern Marijampole
In Lithuania, heritage is nurtured, castles and especially manors are brought back to life. You can safely travel around Lithuania and get to know the country’s history by visiting the estates of Pakruojis, Birzai, Telsiai, Paezeriai and other estates. The city of Marijampole is proud of its founder and cherishes her image. Marian monks are […]
Europe Park 24′
Hearing for the first time about the center of Europe, which is geographically located on the territory of Lithuania, sounds suspicious, there are more questions than answers. How can it happen that the European center is in the territory of Lithuania, on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea? It is unexpected, but precisely in […]
Modernist architecture of Kaunas
The year 2023 was particularly important for Lithuanian culture, as the modernist architecture of the city of Kaunas was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. However, Lithuania has a lot of work to do, as the country will have to implement experts’ recommendations within a year and a half. This decision was made on […]
Legacy at stone
Sculpture in Poland has shaped its rich and diverse history over centuries, transcending the boundaries of time and space, and creating a significant art form. Its roots can be traced back to pre-Christian times when stone statues and reliefs served as expressions of religious and mythological beliefs. During the Middle Ages, sacral sculpture played a […]
Evolving Harmonies: From Ancient Chants to Local Melodies
The history of music in Poland dates back thousands of years and encompasses various influences and periods of evolution. The beginnings of music in Poland can be found in ancient folk and religious songs that were sung during ceremonies and rituals. In the Middle Ages, Polish music developed under the influence of Gregorian chant, Gregorian […]
The influence of Baroque culture on Polish architecture. – Łącki Old Granary
The Old Granary in Łąka was built in the second half of the 18th century, between 1781 and 1818. Constructed in the Baroque style, it was one of many buildings of the Łąka estate. To enter the area where the Center for Culture and Art is now located in the granary, one passes through the […]
New Horizons of Graphics: Polish Perspectives in Global Art
Graphic arts, as a field of art, has evolved over the centuries, transitioning from primitive techniques of engraving on stone or metal to contemporary digital forms. In Poland, as in other European countries, the development of graphic arts has been closely tied to the influence of various cultures and artistic schools. The origins of graphic […]
