CULTURAL CENTRE SODAS 2123 PARTICIPATES IN THE TRANS EUROPE HALLES CAMP MEETING IN GEORGIA

On 5-8 October 2023, the Trans Europe Halles (TEH) international network is holding a conference called ‘Reboot’ in Tbilisi, Georgia, hosted by the cultural organisation ‘Fabrika Tbilisi’, and the team of the cultural centre SODAS 2123 will be participating in the conference.

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Group exhibition “Mind Readers” at the Atletika gallery

On 8 September 2023, a group exhibition “Mind Readers” opens at the Atletika Gallery, featuring LIAA members Anton Karyuk, Ieva Rižė, Marija Šnipaitė and artists George Finlay Ramsay, Jogintas Čepulis, Sophie Durand. The show is curated by LIAA member Aistė Marija Stankevičiūtė, the architect of the exhibition – LIAA member Algirdas Jakas. The opening of the exhibition will feature a reading by George Finlay Ramsay, introducing his new film “Nursted, from the sleep side”.

VGW program: Denisas Kolomyckis’ performance “The Phantom”

It is a mixture of fluid movements, angular gestures and contrasting dynamics, conveying the push and pull of reality and illusion. This performative action, which enlivens the relationship between contemporary dance and the object through minimalist principles, explores the relationship between society, illusion and reality. “The Phantom” aims to question social norms and encourage the audience to question the constructs that shape our perception of reality – the phantoms – through the prism of movement and visual art.

VGW program: Speculative guided boat tour “You should learn to look at the empty shore” on the Neris River with Tata Frenkel.

Speculative guided boat tour “You should learn to look at the empty shore” on the Neris River with Tata Frenkel.

Start of the tour location: Embankment of King Mindaugas Bridge

The tour guide’s embellished words, the meanders of rivers cut by heavy traffic and the marks of time landed down on the patterns of our city. Perhaps the origins of the history of every big city lie in its rivers. Do they protect, provide or hinder? How does it feel to be a riverbank that is daily trampled by indifferent passers-by? Registration: here

VGW program: Guided tours of art spaces

Guided tours give a brief overview of Vilnius galleries and their exhibitions. During the tours, you will get to know the authors, curators and activities of the galleries. The number of participants is limited (20 people) and pre-registration is required: here

VGW program: Dance Performance “Cracks”

“Cracks” starts from the dystopia caused by being alone. Yet, the person cannot manage to stay ‘one’. Being cracked and multiple, the person hides one’s complexity and so violates oneself. Scratching one’s robustness, one meets oneself striving to relate.

The person lays down on the ground. The rain is falling on one’s cheeks. The wind is in the branches above one’s head. One starts to feel an overwhelming desire to relate with oneself and other living and dead humans, places, animals, plants and seasons.

VGW program: “Ssshhh! No Fun At The Seated Discotheque”. Screening of Artūras Barysas-Baras films with curators Lijana Siuchina and David Elis.

Ironic creative practice defying prevailing social and aesthetic norms, bohemian lifestyle, crazy hairstyles. Artūras Barysas-Baras – legendary personality of Vilnius art scene, director of experimental films, vocalist of the avant-garde music group “Ir Visa Tai Kas Yra Gražu Yra Gražu”. Barysas’ short films, full of exuberant creative energy, are a unique testimony to the experimental film culture of the late Soviet era. The programme also includes a newly discovered and scandalous erotic film.