M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
K. Donelaičio g. 64, LT-44248 Kaunas (for correspondence)
V. Putvinskio g. 55, Kaunas (entrance for visitors)
Institution code 190755932
M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
The exhibition showcases not only Čiurlionis’ paintings but also his multifaceted creative legacy – music, graphic art, and photography.
The artworks are revealed in a new, modern light – the same lighting technology used to preserve masterpieces by Italy’s greatest artists. Visitors can pause and immerse themselves in the Čiurlionis atmosphere while resting in chairs upholstered with Japanese vegan leather.
M. K. Čiurlionis – a composer and painter who also explored literature and photography – created over 300 paintings, more than 700 graphic works and sketches, and around 400 musical compositions during his remarkably short yet prolific 7-year creative period. Nearly all of these works are preserved in this museum.
His paintings are notable for a uniquely poetic perception of space, often evoking a bird’s-eye view. They carry a cosmic perspective and a sense of deep inner contemplation. Čiurlionis was drawn to questions about the origins and structure of the universe, the spiritual forces that govern the world, nature and its cycles, the meaning of human life, psychological states, the evolution of being, and the possibility of applying musical principles to visual art.
Music filled Čiurlionis’ life in countless forms. He composed distinctive original works, harmonized folk songs, led choirs, gave concerts, and published articles on music and culture.
His graphic art and sketches offer valuable insight into his creative thought process and the recurring motifs that sparked his imagination. His ink compositions are particularly striking for their virtuoso, jewel-like technique, diverse strokes, and intricate ornamentation.
Čiurlionis was a curious and wide-ranging thinker, deeply interested in philosophy, theosophy, cosmology, religions and myths, as well as the latest scientific and technological innovations of his time. It’s no surprise that he also picked up a camera – the photos he took during the summer of 1905 in the Caucasus capture intimate moments of that journey.
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