Selected Curators for the Rome–Vilnius Curatorial Residencies 2026 Announced

2026-01-30

The Lithuanian Interdisciplinary Artists’ Association (LIAA), in collaboration with MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, is pleased to announce the four curators selected to participate in the Rome–Vilnius Curatorial Residency Programme 2026.

The two Lithuanian participants of the MACRO museum residency in Rome in March are Neringa Bumblienė and Monika Lipšic. The two Italian participants of the cultural centre SODAS 2123 residency in Vilnius in June are Ginevra Ludovici and Ilaria Leonetti.

MACRO Romos šiuolaikinio meno muziejus MACRO Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

During the residency, the curators will be introduced to the host institutions’ programmes and current exhibitions, take part in studio visits with local artists, and visit major contemporary art organisations and independent spaces, gaining in-depth insight into the cultural landscapes of both cities. The organisers hope that this pilot residency will develop into a recurring annual programme, enabling a larger number of curators from both countries to participate in future residencies and creating new shared opportunities for artists, organisations, and audiences.

The Rome–Vilnius Residency for Curators 2026 is part of Cultura Lituana in Italia 2025–2026, implemented by the Lithuanian Culture Institute and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Italian Republic. The activities of LIAA are funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture.

Photography by Vitalij Červiakov

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