Lecture by N. Gaidauskienė: “What Societies Did M. K. Čiurlionis Collaborate With?”

“Charming, [...], belongs to every Lithuanian society in Vilnius, it seems only to belong, as he no longer has time to actually do anything useful.”

Is this a description of M. K. Čiurlionis?

No—it is Čiurlionis himself, writing this about Jonas Vileišis in a personal letter.

And yet, upon returning to Lithuania, Čiurlionis too became a highly sought-after participant in cultural societies and organizations. After all, he was not only a painter, but also a musician—composer, performer, and choir conductor. He contributed valuable ideas and published articles. As a result, as many as eight societies invited him to join their activities.

But did he become a member of them all?

Which organizations, besides the Lithuanian Art Society, did he collaborate with most closely?

What were his contributions?

Whom did Čiurlionis form closer personal ties with?

These are the questions explored in this lecture.

The talk is part of the lecture series accompanying the exhibition “Čiurlionis and His Contemporaries in the First Lithuanian Art Exhibition”, within the thematic section:

“Čiurlionis and His Contemporaries from an Unexpected Angle.”

The lecture is free of charge.

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EVENT INFORMATION

Date and Time: June 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Venue: Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore, Main Building, 1st Floor Hall

Address: Antakalnio St. 6, Vilnius

Duration: ~45 minutes

Registration: HERE

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Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore

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Lecture by N. Gaidauskienė: “What Societies Did M. K. Čiurlionis Collaborate With?”

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