Leaping Toads’ cultural art exhibition at Barking Library for the 25th Anniversary of Lithuanian Independence Day
- Category: Events
- Date: March 9, 2015
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Lithuanian Independence Day on Wednesday 11th March , Leaping Toads language and life skills for children are proud to host the cultural exhibition:
“National icons, global visionaries:
exploring and interpreting the artworks of internationally renowned Lithuanian creators,
Mikalojus K. Ciurlionis and Alfonsas V. Ambraziunas”
Opening preview on Lithuanian Independence Day, Wednesday 11th March 2015
at Barking Art Gallery in Barking Town Square (Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB)
Free entrance, all day from 10:00 until 20:00 hours
Join us for this special preview on 11th March, when the Lithuanian flag will also be flying above Barking Town Hall to celebrate Lithuanian Independence Day.
Our children’s exhibition will showcase Lithuania’s artistic contribution in modern culture through interpretation of the work of two-world renowned Lithuanian artists. Discover more about their lives, artwork and their profound impact on European modern culture.
The works of artist, composer and writer Mikalojus K. Ciurlionis (1875 – 1911) have left a profound imprint and influence on modern Lithuanian culture. He created around 400 pieces of music and 300 paintings, and his works are now national icons, representing Lithuania all around the world. He is considered one of the pioneers of abstract art in Europe. For more information see www.ciurlionis.eu/en
Famous Sculptor Alfonsas V. Ambraziunas (1933 – ) is known for the largest monument to Second World War victims in Eastern Europe, which stands in Kaunas, Lithuania. The monument symbolises death, struggle and life. It is the first modern monument in the region. Ambraziunasis is considered a creator of ‘deconstructivism’ art in Eastern Europe. For more information see www.alfonsasambraziunas.lt.
The Opening preview will be followed by a 2-week exhibition
running from Sunday 22nd March until Monday 6th of April 2015
For further information call 07900 106 971
STRUGGLE, Six year-olds
LIFE, Four year-olds
DEATH, Five year-olds
