15 Years of ArtVilnius: Call for Applications

The international contemporary art fair ArtVilnius, marks its 15th anniversary this year and is delighted to announce an open call for applications from galleries and artists wishing to exhibit. Widely regarded as the most important visual arts event in the Baltics, the fair will take place between 4 and 6  October in Vilnius. Art galleries have until 30 May to submit their applications to participate. The jubilee contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’24 at the Litexpo Exhibition and Congress Centre will feature […]

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Julija Skudutytė, the best young artist of ArtVilnius23: things speak the truth

The 14th ArtVilnius23 Contemporary Art Fair, held during the weekend at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre Litexpo, continued its tradition of selecting and honouring the most talented young artists under the age of 35. This year the laurels and a monetary award went to Julija Skudutytė from Užupis Art Incubator in Vilnius. The jury noted the artist’s unique approach, blending lifelike everyday subjects with elements of fantasy to craft personal and emotionally charged narratives. This is the second time […]

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ArtVilnius’23 Closes: The Public Has Chosen Its Best

ArtVilnius’23, the largest contemporary art fair in the Baltic States, ended on Sunday at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre Litexpo. More than 300 artists took part in the 14th edition of the fair. 70 art galleries and institutions displayed their works. Throughout the weekend, fans flocking to the fair had the opportunity to vote for their favorite gallery and artist.  Just before the end of the fair, the winners selected by the audience were awarded cash prizes and diplomas.  […]

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The Best of Artvilnius’23 Contemporary Art Fair Were Awarded Prizes

The opening ceremony of the 14th International Contemporary Art Fair ArtVilnius’23 took place on Friday evening at the Litexpo Exhibition and Conference Center. This year’s best were awarded at the event. The opening ceremony of ArtVilnius’23 was attended by Lithuanian Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys, Vilnius City Mayor Valdas Benkunskas, and the Head of the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Center Litexpo Jonas Sakalauskas.  Having started on Friday morning, the jury, headed by art historian and curator of contemporary art exhibitions […]

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‘Artists Are Rethinking the Concept of Performativity’—An Interview with Vytenis Burokas, Curator of ArtVilnius’23 Exhibition The Path

For the third year in a row, artist, exhibition curator and Head of the Sculpture Department at Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vytenis Burokas, has selected the most urgent artistic projects for The Path, the annual exhibition of sculptures, installations and performances. This year, the exhibition will feature 16 artists from Lithuania and abroad.  The International Contemporary Art Fair ArtVilnius’23 starts this Friday at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Center LITEXPO. It will take place from October 13 to 15. This […]

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Draw Your Art Map: Must-Sees at ArtVilnius’23

This weekend, the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre LITEXPO will become the largest art gallery in Lithuania. 70 art galleries, institutions and 300 artists from 18 countries will be housed in the three main halls of the centre and outdoor spaces, covering an area of 12,000 square metres. The organisers and curators of the international contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’23 have prepared a programme for visitors with the main focus of performativity. What is not to be missed in the abundance […]

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‘Artists today do not want to talk about war but about the need for a more peaceful and just world’—An Interview with Valentinas Klimašauskas, Curator of the ArtVilnius’23 Project Zone

Valentinas Klimašauskas, a writer and curator of contemporary art, named the programme of this year’s ArtVilnius’23 Project Zone Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow. The programme is dedicated to happenings, to the possibility and impossibility of repetition, to today, which is influenced by yesterday and will undoubtedly affect tomorrow.  Laisvė Radzevičienė talks to Valentinas about performativity in the contemporary world, the influence of social networks on art and the influence of art on social networks, as well as some of the exciting participants […]

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Art Fair ArtVilnius’23 programme: 70 art galleries/institutions and 300 artists from 18 countries

The international contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’23 will take place between October 13–15. This year, the fourteenth edition will inhabit the three main halls and outdoor areas of the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre LITEXPO, covering 12,000 square meters in total and consisting of 70 art galleries/institutions and 300 artists from 18 countries. “There is no such thing as quick success. ArtVilnius has had to travel a decade-long journey, to find its audiences, its artists, and collectors before we can finally […]

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ArtVilnius’23 continues partnership with Aesthetica

ArtVilnius’23 is proud to continue the media partnership with Aesthetica Magazine.  Aesthetica is the worldwide destination for art, culture & design. Founded in 2003, the magazine is a bastion for independent ideas and innovative practitioners working across art, design, photography, sculpture, installation, architecture, fashion and film. Key topics of their award-winning print & digital journalism include sustainability, climate justice, new technologies, diversity and inclusion. Renowned for its signature curation and outstanding visuals, Aesthetica Magazine is an intelligent survey of contemporary […]

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ArtVilnius’23 Art Fair Welcomes Applications

The best Lithuanian and international art galleries and artists meet once a year at the contemporary art fair ArtVilnius. The fair, which will take place on 13-15 October at Litexpo, invites art galleries to apply. ArtVilnius’23 will be held for the 14th time at Litexpo, the largest exhibition and conference center in the Baltic States. The 12,000 square meters of Litexpo space allows the fair architects to plan modern solutions for the layout of the stands each year, and the […]

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