Marking the 150th anniversary of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’ birth, a wide range of initiatives is being implemented in Lithuania and abroad, reflecting the multifaceted nature and significance of the artist’s work. These projects span education, publishing, audiovisual works, digital dissemination, commemorative symbols in public spaces, and international cultural representation.

These initiatives not only honor Čiurlionis as a creator but also offer new ways to rediscover him – through the eyes of children, in student research, in art installations at Vilnius Airport, or in a blooming peony in the botanical garden. They bring together art, knowledge, heritage, and the contemporary human experience, inviting us to see Čiurlionis’ creativity as something living and continuously evolving.

This is not a retrospective, but a living cultural process in which Čiurlionis becomes close and tangible – through sound, image, word, place, or touch.

❯ Art at the Airport – a First Encounter with Čiurlionis’ World

Vilnius International Airport has been granted the name of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis for a five-year period. This is not only a symbolic gesture of cultural recognition but also the beginning of an immersive experience – passengers are invited to discover the artist’s work through art installations, exhibitions, and informational features. The airport becomes a gateway into Čiurlionis’ world – an invitation to embark on a journey through the horizons of his creativity, filled with mysterious visions, sounds, and contemporary relevance. More: HERE

❯ Commemorative Symbols for Čiurlionis

A range of cultural and commemorative initiatives dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis.

This program encompasses a wide spectrum of activities – from sculptural and architectural installations in public spaces, the naming of parks and pathways, and international memorial initiatives, to symbolic cultural tributes such as postage stamps, a commemorative medal, and a collector coin. These are not only acts of honoring one of Lithuania’s most prominent artists, but also lasting markers in cultural memory, reflecting Čiurlionis’ legacy both in physical and symbolic spaces – in Lithuania and abroad.

❯ Pathways in Vilnius’ Vingis Park are being named after M. K. Čiurlionis’ works. More: HERE

❯ A Zodiac-themed sculpture alley dedicated to Čiurlionis' creative vision is taking shape in Druskininkai. More: HERE

❯ A new artistic landmark – a sculpture honoring Čiurlionis – is being unveiled in Palanga. More: HERE

❯ A commemorative medal is being created to mark the 150th anniversary of Čiurlionis

❯ A special series of postage stamps is dedicated to Čiurlionis’ 150th anniversary. More: HERE

❯ A collector coin marks the 150th anniversary of M. K. Čiurlionis. More: HERE

❯ A memorial plaque is being installed in Leipzig on the building where Čiurlionis lived in 1901–1902

❯ A proposal has been submitted to name a hall at the Leipzig Conservatory after Čiurlionis and/or display a relief sculpture by Vladas Vildžiūnas

❯ Čiurlionis’ place of death in Pustelnik (now part of the town of Marki, Poland) is being commemorated

❯ In Varėna, a musical bench featuring installations of Čiurlionis’ music is being installed.

❯ Čiurlionis in Digital and Audiovisual Memory

A set of initiatives highlighting contemporary ways to access the legacy of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis through screen, sound, and digital technologies. Audiovisual productions, digitized archives, music recordings, and open-access platforms invite audiences to rediscover Čiurlionis visually and sonically. These efforts connect cultural heritage with today’s digital world – in Lithuania and internationally.

❯ Restoration of documentary films: M. K. Čiurlionis: Thoughts, Paintings, Music (1965, dir. Algimantas Dausa), In the Forest (1967, dir. Arūnas Žebriūnas), Sisters (1973, dir. Rimantas Verba). More: HERE

❯ Stop Tape – a dedicated LRT television program about Čiurlionis' life and work. More: HERE

❯ Two documentaries in production: Debesies laivu (by studio A Propos, more: HERE) and MKČ (by studio Ketvirta versija)

❯ Critical edition recordings of Čiurlionis’ harmonized Lithuanian folk songs and De profundis. More: HERE

❯ Digitized Čiurlionis archive available via the digital platform eKultūra. More: HERE

❯ Complete Čiurlionis discography published on mic.lt – with tracklists, metadata, and audio samples. More: HERE

❯ Online Čiurlionis bibliography being compiled and published. More: HERE

❯ Čiurlionis in Education and Community

These initiatives aim to deepen public awareness of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis across all age groups – from early childhood discovery to active engagement by students, educators, and the wider community. Through creative projects, educational programs, scholarships, and gamified formats, a meaningful, experiential relationship with Čiurlionis’ personality and artistic world is encouraged.

❯ An educational alphabet book for children titled Čiurlionio abėcėlė is being published. More: HERE

❯ A graphic novel about Čiurlionis for children and youth is in development

❯ The September 1st school lesson is dedicated to Čiurlionis’ life and work

❯ Schoolchildren participate in a collage project inspired by Čiurlionis’ symbolic motif – the boat

❯ Educational activities on Čiurlionis are held via the “Vilnius Is a School” platform. More: HERE

❯ Children at Lithuanian schools abroad are invited to take part in the Christmas ornament contest “The Tale of Kings”

❯ The interactive mobile game “Mission Čiurlionis” is launched by Plungė Tourism Information Centre. More: HERE

❯ A themed route about Čiurlionis’ life and art is developed for the Neakivaizdinis Vilnius platform. More: HERE

❯ National school curricula are enriched with content about Čiurlionis’ life and creative legacy

❯ Four named master’s scholarships are established at LMTA and Vilnius Academy of Arts for students researching Čiurlionis’ work. More: HERE

❯ Publications on Čiurlionis: Texts, Research, and Scores

This publishing strand covers literary, musical, and scholarly contributions related to Čiurlionis’ work. It includes the release of new titles for children and adults, reprints of key editions, critical music editions, correspondence, and catalogs. These efforts expand access to Čiurlionis’ legacy and foster its interpretation, analysis, and cultural remembrance.

❯ A children’s book about Čiurlionis (by Milda Pleitaitė, published by Čiurlionis House) is being released. More: HERE

❯ The fairy tale book “Today the Kings Tell Us Stories” is being reprinted for the Lithuanian diaspora

❯ A publication on “The Čiurlionis Family and Druskininkai” is being prepared. More: HERE

❯ A biographical research volume “The Čiurlionis Direction” (by Šarūnas Nakas and Gintautas Trimakas) is published

❯ Čiurlionis’ correspondence is prepared and published in English. More: HERE

❯ The second volume of his correspondence is published in Lithuanian and Polish. More: HERE

❯ Two key editions prepared by Vytautas Landsbergis – “Works for Piano. Complete” (more: HERE) and “Literary Works” (more: HERE) – are reprinted

❯ “The Complete Music of Čiurlionis”, Vol. I – including the reconstructed symphonic poem In the Forest – is published with commentary. More: HERE

❯ “The Complete Music of Čiurlionis”, Vol. II – including the reconstructed symphonic poem The Sea – is released. More: HERE

❯ A collection of Čiurlionis’ transcribed musical works is published. More: HERE

❯ A complete Čiurlionis discography is compiled and made publicly available on the mic.lt portal. More: HERE

❯ A digital bibliography of Čiurlionis is compiled and released along with a printed edition. More: HERE

❯ The 2007 chronological catalog of Čiurlionis’ music is reprinted in Lithuanian and published in English. More: HERE

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