THE MIND SHARPENER: FROM LANGUAGE TO VIOLENCE: NO METAPHOR IS INNOCENT? by Justina Urbonaitė “The Mind Sharpener” – a series of lively, thought-provoking talks and debates rooted in academic research but of general interest and open to everyone. Topics range from political theory to poetry, from violence in discourse to the origins of language. […]
On the 19th of April, 7 pm, we have a new exhibition opening at Ideas Block by artist Andrei Abramanko – “The Void Years”. “Darkness consumes slowly – one wasted hour, one nihilistic song, one lost opportunity, one news report, one sleepless night, one dead friend at a time. From the trash of online drawing […]
On the 1st of December, 7 pm, come to Ideas Block to a performative reading event by Budhaditya Chattopadhyay. “A Nomad’s Guide to Listening” Artist and writer Budhaditya Chattopadhyay will perform and read from his upcoming release A Nomad’s Guide to Listening (Touch, London). The work intends to contextualize contemplative thoughts triggered by a nomadic listener’s […]
On the 30th of November, 7 pm, we would like to invite you to a drawing installation “Parietal Field” exhibition opening by Paul Takahashi. Join us for a fun and interesting night exploring the artist’s mind cave! Exhibition will run till the 24th of December. “Parietal Field” The main inspiration for Parietal Field is David […]
On the 21st of November, 7 pm, we are going to have another Shibori textiles dyeing workshop with Liucija Textiles. Shibori is a traditional Japanese textiles dyeing technique, where by folding, tying, stitching, twisting, compressing a fabric, patterns are created. During the workshop, while enjoying a cup of tea, we will talk about a variety of […]
Come to Ideas Block and make yourself a fabric cover notebook. We will provide you with all the necessary tools and materials. However, you are more than welcome to bring your favourite fabric with you! You will leave this workshop with a small notebook that will fit in your pocket. Workshop instructor: Liucija Textiles Workshop price: […]
We are inviting you to a short exhibition presenting works by one of our Artists in residence, Rūta Matulevičiūtė, who will be showcasing her works from July 25th to the 1st of August in our gallery space. During the opening on the 25th of July, from 6 pm, you will be able to meet and […]
Talk and performance by Indian-born artist, researcher, writer and theorist Budhaditya Chattopadhyay. Budhaditya Chattopadhyay [IN] Artists’ talk: The talk will focus on the field recording-based sound compositions and sound artworks. Field recording is a practice that embraces the methodology of recording site-specific ambient sounds outside of the studio. The practice is also known as “phonography” […]
We are inviting you to go deeper into the Spring fields and meet Lithuanian bees and clovers, while singing Lithuanian polyphonic folk songs ‘sutartinės’. Bees: Until recently our ancestors called bees ‘divine creations’. Beekeeping was surrounded with mysteries, romance, superstition and customs. During the Ash Day it was quite common to sprinkle some ashes around […]
Workshop on photography and RAW development with Lightroom basics. 3 hours. Language: EN The workshop will be quite informative for everyone looking to get into photography, helping beginner photographers to take control of the creative possibilities of the camera. To make the most out of it it would be best to have: – DSLR or […]
On the 2nd of May at Ideas Block creative space we are having Shibori textiles dyeing workshop with Liucija Textiles. Workshop starts 18.30. You can register for this workshop by sending a message to Ideas Block LT. Shibori is a traditional Japanese textiles dyeing technique, where by folding, tying, stitching, twisting, compressing a fabric, patterns are created. During the […]