Guided tours in English at the National Gallery of Art

Flying and Falling. Lithuanian Art under Soviet Rule and Beyond

• 20 March, Thursday, 18:00

• 22 March, Saturday, 14:00

• 27 March, Thursday, 18:00

Join us for guided tours throughout the Lithuanian art collection display at the NGA, exploring Lithuanian art from the 1950s to today. Discover how artists navigated Soviet censorship, shaped narratives of resistance, and redefined their practice after independence.
During the tour, we will examine official socialist realist works, underground modernist expressions, and contemporary pieces that challenge historical norms. The tour highlights how artistic choices were often shaped by personal circumstances, political pressure, and the need to balance creative freedom with external constraints. Personal stories of artists-those who conformed, those who rebelled, and those who created in exile-reveal the deep connection between art and politics.
To take part, please register here by selecting the date: https://forms.office.com/e/faU0E0k9QV

The guided tours will be led by NGA's trainee Julia Knapmeyer. Julia studies Cultural Studies and Political Science and has been temporarily located in Vilnius as part of the student exchange programme at Vilnius University.

Participation is possible by purchasing the museum ticket prior to the tour.