The presentation of “The Entwining Thrives Within It” is part of a broader project organized by (AV17) Gallery, aimed at bringing professional contemporary art to Lithuanian cities outside the capital. In addition to this exhibition, Solo shows by Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriaunevičienė and Dainius Liškevičius at the Kurtuvėnai Barn Gallery and the Akmenė Culture house.
(AV17) Gallery returns to one of Europe’s leading contemporary art fairs, “Artissima”, where it will present works by Žilvinas Kempinas. A selection of Žilvinas Kempinas’ works that explore the fluid relationship between perception, time, and physical forces will be displayed in Turin, Italy, from October 30 to November 1.
The exhibition “China” by Lithuanian sculptor Mindaugas Navakas will open at SCHWARZ CONTEMPORARY in Berlin. In the exhibition, the artist will present his artworks made out of porcelain, which has become a significant direction in his recent practice. Exhibition highlights artist’s continuous exploration of the connections between material, form, and cultural traditions.
From July 23, a solo exhibition “The Owl, The Sanctuary, and the One in Motion” by Dainius Liškevičius is on view at the Akmenė Culture House. The presentation of “The Owl, The Sanctuary, and The One in Motion” is part of a broader project organized by (AV17) Gallery, aimed at bringing professional contemporary art to Lithuanian cities outside the capital.
On April 16, Rimantas Milkintas’ exhibition Stages opened in Berlin, presenting minimalist sculptures and installations created between 2004 and 2025 that explore phases of artistic development, materiality, and transitional states. The exhibition is part of an international exchange between SCHWARZ CONTEMPORARY and (AV17)GALLERY in Vilnius, Lithuania.
(AV17) Gallery at Kurtuvėnai Barn Gallery presented Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriaunevičienė’s exhibition “Offside”, in which the artist, using the language of sports, invites viewers to reflect on the tensions of the contemporary world, competition, and the fragility of community.
(AV17) Gallery participated in the prestigious European art fair, “Artissima,” in Turin, Italy (October 31 – November 2), and presented the porcelain sculptures of significant Lithuanian artist Mindaugas Navakas for Lithuania’s cultural season. Navakas’s works blend Eastern ceramic traditions with Western everyday motifs, embodying a dialogue on cultural boundaries and contemporary tensions.
(AV17) gallery, consistently pursuing its goal of promoting accessibility and education in the arts, paid special attention to people with disabilities this fall by inviting six institutions from Kaunas and Vilnius to participate in educational activities. The workshops were led by experienced visual artists and art therapists who work with people with various disabilities.
The presentation of Dainius Trumpis’ exhibition “Skin and Dust” is part of a larger project (AV17) run by the gallery, during which the work of contemporary Lithuanian artists was presented in Lithuanian cities outside the capital.
(AV17) gallery at the Pasvalys Regional Museum presented Andrius Erminas’ exhibition “Memory Album,” in which the artist invites viewers to explore fragments of memory and reflect on its connection to place and the past.
The exhibition Alternative Narratives, held at Fort IV of the Kaunas Fortress, invited visitors to experience the interplay of space, light, and sound, exploring the relationships between time, history, and place, and opening the way to alternative perspectives on the past.
Urtė Janus’ exhibition “Flowing Bodies” is part of the AV17 gallery project, in which young Lithuanian interdisciplinary artists presented their works in unconventional spaces.
The exhibition “Low Frequency Memory”, presented by the duo of Roma Salė and Elena Laurinavičiūtė, is part of (AV17) Gallery project which aims to present young Lithuanian interdisciplinary female artists and their works in non-traditional spaces.
(AV17) Gallery invited 16-18 years old participants to register for educational workshops with the Lithuanian sculptor Rimantas Milkintas, which took place in June. Participants had a unique opportunity to visit the artist’s studio and get an up-close look at his creative work. Through a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, attendees gained a deeper understanding of the principles of contemporary sculpture and creative processes.
Contemporary sculpture, object, and installation-focused (AV17) Gallery was invited for the second consecutive year to participate in the international art fair “NADA Villa Warsaw,” which tooked place from May 22 to 25 at Villa Gawrońskich in Warsaw. At the fair, the (AV17) Gallery showcased works by the young Lithuanian sculptor and interdisciplinary artist Marija Šnipaitė.
The Gallery (AV17) held classes as part of the ongoing educational project “Everyday Objects in Art” at the art schools of Molėtai, Anykščiai and Utena in April and May. This is a series of creative workshops intended for 10-18 aged students, focusing on introducing them to contemporary art and promoting interest in it in smaller cities, far from the main cultural centers of Lithuania.
The solo exhibition “The Bottom” of Jurga Barilaitė was opened at the VAA Telšiai gallery. This exhibition is part of a larger project by (AV17) Gallery, showcasing the work of prominent interdisciplinary artists in Lithuanian cities beyond the capital.
On December 3rd-13th the solo exhibition “Sculptor’s Body” by Lithuanian sculptor and interdisciplinary artist Danas Aleksa was on view in the project space of the exclusive art center “Kunstverein Wagenhalle” in Stuttgart. Traditionally, when it comes to sculpture, the emphasis is on the finite object of art, usually dissociating it from the process of implementation, but in the exhibition the artist blends this separation.
From November 1st to November 3rd (AV17) Gallery participated in one of Europe’s most prestigious art fairs, “Artissima”. For this occasion, the gallery’s curated booth showcased works by sculptors Rimantas Milkintas and Vladas Urbanavičius, spanning different periods of their careers.
The gallery (AV17) returned to Berlin and for the sixth time represented Lithuanian contemporary sculptors at the POSITIONS art fair from September 12th to 15th. POSITIONS art fair visitors had a great opportunity to see and purchase the works of well-known Lithuanian sculptors and installation creators Rimantas Milkintas and Algis Kasparavičius.
A group exhibition dedicated to the sculptural object—one of the most significant forms of contemporary art—features renowned Lithuanian sculptors from various generations, including Rimantas Milkintas, Rafal Piesliak, Dainius Trumpis, and Vladas Urbanavičius.
On 13 August Danas Aleksa’ solo exhibition “Changed Purpose” was opened at the Audiovisual Arts Centre in Alytus. The works in the exhibition reflect on the architecture and context of the abandoned synagogue that now houses the Audiovisual Arts Centre. The universal issue of heritage and its place in today’s society is sensitively addressed through the sculptural objects and the exhibition itself, drawing attention to the synagogue space.
August 30th-September 27th Denis Kolomycki’s personal exhibition “Femina” is one view in Jonava’ civil registration department, Jonava’ Janina Miščiukaitė art school and Jonava’ baseline. Artist series of works “Femina” examines how various gender stereotypes can shape, limit, or even disrupt the development of personal identity and draws attention to related issues of gender equality and justice.
On the 14th of August, in Bernardinai Garden, Gallery (AV17) presented Mindaugas Navakas’ exhibition “5 objects(2)” to Vilnius residents and city guests. The exhibition was inspired by the artist’s previously created “Vilnius Notebook” (1981-1985) – a series of sketches drawn up using photomontage. The new series of works stands out for its impressive volume and mass, its suggestive irony, and its provocative qualities that are directed towards both the audience and its surroundings and are a continuation of the artist’s previously established ideas.
Contemporary sculpture, object, and installation-focused (AV17) Gallery has been invited to participate in the international art fair “NADA Villa Warsaw”, which will be held from 15 to 19 May at Willa Gawrońskich in Warsaw. At the fair, (AV17) Gallery will showcase the works of the eminent Lithuanian sculptors – Nerijus Erminas and Andrius Erminas.
April 8th-26th gallery (AV17) prepared a continuous educational project “Everyday objects in creation”. From 2019 the creative educational workshop project that has been launched this year invited students to classes in Tauragė, Raseiniai, and Jurbarkas art schools. This is a series of creative workshops for 10-18 year old students, focusing on the exploration of contemporary sculpture, object and installation art.
The exhibition “The Night Is Too Long” by Lithuanian sculptor and interdisciplinary art creator Marija Šnipaitė opened at the RAVNIKAR gallery in Ljubljana on March 20th. The exhibition is part of an international exchange between RAVNIKAR Gallery in Ljubljana and (AV17) gallery in Vilnius.
Every weekend of February initiative SU-MENĖK invites you to visit the 47 galleries, museums and their exhibitions for free! We invited you to a guided tour of the “Bit Value” exhibition by Vygandas Šimbelis (Das Vegas).
On August 18th, at 5 pm the exhibition “Untitled” by Arturas Bumšteinas and Alan Gurinas was opened in Zarasai Cultural Centre’s space “Kupolė”. Bumšteinas frequently engages in collaborative projects and this time, he was partnering with Alanas Gurinas, a young generation contemporary sculptor.
On May 30th at 5 PM, the “Commercial Exhibition Milijuons” by Donatas Jankauskas-Duonis opened at the Multicultural Center of the Kėdainiai Regional Museum. The exhibition featured an installation that provides the opportunity to briefly immerse oneself in Duonis’ created world of monkeys and contemplate what determines the value of an hour.
Continuing the representation of Lithuanian artists abroad, the gallery (AV17) participated in the VOLTA NY art fair for the second time, where on May 17-21 it showcased the exceptional work of sculptor Mindaugas Junčys.
Algis Kasparavičius‘ solo exhibition „Sudden Memories“ opened at the Tauragė region museum „Santaka“. This solo exhibition featured a collection of recent and previously created works, all centered around the theme of memory. The objects showcased in the exhibition create a surreal, dream-like ambiance.
At 6 PM on January 14th, 2023, the audience enjoyed an impressive musical performance “A Nap” in the Atletika Gallery located at the cultural centre SODAS 2123 (Vitebsko str. 21, Vilnius). This event featured the electronic music artist Ellen King (ELLLL), Vilnius University Women’s Choir VIRGO, and the contemporary visual artist Kristina Inčiūraitė.
In a collaboratory project between the (AV17) gallery and the Vilnius Town Hall each month six contemporary Lithuanian artists presented a new piece: Algis Kasparavičius, Rafal Piesliak, Rimantas Milkintas, Dainius Liškevičius, Donatas Jankauskas, Jurga Barilaitė.
Rimantas Milkintas solo exhibition “Diagram of Time” was held at the Anykščiai art incubator. In the exposition, the artist presented works created before and now, with the site-specific installation “Diagram of Time” as the core of the exhibition. The works selected for this exhibition reflected the current trends of recent years and developed the author’s search for the use of industrial products in his work.
The gallery (AV17) returned for the fifth time to the POSITIONS art fair in Berlin with mostly new pieces created especially for this fair. The works of three selected very different artists revealed their own unique creative features, representing the wide field of Lithuanian contemporary sculpture.”
Marija Šnipaitė’s personal exhibition “Dwelling” was presented in the gallery space of Marcinkonių Station gallery. The exhibition highlights the associative thinking characteristic of the artist’s work, based on both personal and co-cultural experience, attention to materiality, and feelings of time and space are conveyed through sculptural language.
On July 29, the exhibition “5 objects” by Mindaugas Navakas was presented in The Bernardine Garden. The exhibition was inspired by the artist’s previously created “Vilnius Notebook” (1981-1985) – a series of sketches drawn up using photomontage. The new series of works stands out for its impressive volume and mass, its suggestive irony, and its provocative qualities that are directed towards both the audience and its surroundings and are a continuation of the artist’s previously established ideas.
Gallery (AV17) was continuing its long-term project with Lithuanian students “Everyday Objects in Art” and invited Ukrainian youth aged 16-29 to join. During the creative workshop, participants took part in educational lectures, discussions, and practical sessions with professional Lithuanian artists and pedagogues.
Andrias Ermins’ personal exhibition “Cross Section” presenting new and previous artists’ artworks has been opened on the 8th of July in VDA Telšiai Gallery. The artist is well known for his conceptual sculptures and installations, which often depict various delicate marginal states of being.
On May 10th an exhibition “Conversion“ by Lithuanian sculptor Rafal Piesliak has been opened at the “Portfolio“ gallery in Biržai. This exhibition is part of a project focused on the dissemination of professional Lithuanian art in the regions.
The (AV17) Gallery has organized a project “Everyday Objects in Art” held in Jonava Janina Miščiukaitė Art School and Radviliškis and Kėdainiai Art Schools in May. It’s a cycle of creative workshops dedicated to pupils between the ages of twelve and sixteen allowing them to dab into the important principles of creating contemporary art.
The exhibition “Insight” by Lithuanian sculptor Rafal Piesliak was on view at the gallery Le Guern and is part of an international exchange between (AV17) gallery and Le Guern.
This year at the POSITIONS art fair in Berlin one of the (AV17) Gallery’s represented artists, Laura Põld, was nominated for the Claus Michaletz Prize and as a winner, the artist has prepared a separate booth with an installation of personal works.
Rafal Piesliak’s installation “Garden” consists of 10 objects and belongs to the series of works “Antennas”. At the “ArtVilnius” Art Fair in 2020, the commission has announced “Garden” as one of the two best installations presented at the Art Fair. From September 18 the installation is open to public.
2021 09 20 – 26
For the second year contemporary sculpture, object and installation art gallery (AV17) has been invited to participate in a prestigious VOLTA International Art Fair which this year took place on September 20-26 in Basel. The VOLTA art fair is held annually in New York, Miami and Basel.
2021 09 09 – 12
On September 9-12, (AV17) gallery participated in the POSITIONS contemporary art fair in Berlin for the fourth time. This year it presented the latest works of two Lithuanian sculpture and object artists. The POSITIONS art fair is one of the most important art events in Germany, attracting a significant number of visitors including collectors, curators as well as art enthusiasts.
At the Exhibition Hall at Klaipėda Culture Communication Center (KKKC Didžioji Vandens St. 2, Klaipėda) the international form art festival FACT-FORM organized by the Klaipėda branch of the Lithuanian Artists’ Union was opened.
On June 2, we presented Arturas Bumšteinas and Gytis Bertulis’ vinyl record “Goldberg Variations” which was be supplemented with audio performance.
From April 22 the (AV17) gallery presented the exhibition of contemporary sculpture creators “Waiting” at the Kūdrų Park, Vilnius, in which ten well-known sculptors showed their works.
A Pop-up group exhibition is showcased at the window on Pylimo st. 34, where six Lithuanian sculptors presented their works: Jonas Aničas, Andrius Erminas, Nerijus Erminas, Tauras Kensminas, Rimantas Milkintas, and Rafal Piesliak.
The exhibition “State” presented ten well-known sculptors from Lithuania and their most recent artworks in Panemune castle park. The list of featured artists included Gediminas Akstinas, Danas Aleksa, Jonas Aničas, Nerijus Erminas, Tauras Kensminas, Petras Mazūras, Rimantas Milkintas, Rafal Piesliak, Mykolas Sauka, and Marija Šnipaitė.
The exhibition “State” presents ten well-known sculptors from Lithuania and their most recent artworks in Pakruojis manor park. The list of featured artists includes Gediminas Akstinas, Danas Aleksa, Jonas Aničas, Nerijus Erminas, Tauras Kensminas, Petras Mazūras, Rimantas Milkintas, Rafal Piesliak, Mykolas Sauka, and Marija Šnipaitė.
In the first weeks of October, the gallery (AV17) organized a series of creative workshops for 12- to 16-year-old students at the Ignalina Regional Museum and the Pabradė and Švenčionys Cultural Centers.
On September 10-13 at POSITIONS art fair the (AV17) Gallery presented Lithuanian artists’ Nerijus Erminas, Dainius Trumpis, Andrius Erminas and Rafal Piesliak works.
Exhibition “The Break” covers objects of different expressions that respond to one of the most important sculptural forms – the diversity of contemporary sculptural objects. The presented works reflect the transition of paths from figurative forms reminiscent of the aesthetics of modernist sculpture to contemporary motifs that give meaning to global problems.
A solo show by a Lithuanian artist Anastasia Sosunova ‘Barry Walking Himself’ was opened in Kogo gallery (Tartu, Estonia) on November 22th.
On November 27th, 7 pm (AV17) gallery together with Contemporary Art Centre are pleased to invite to a performance ‘Spell Action #1’ by an artist Rūta Butkutė. It is the second artist’s performance presented in Lithuania; this time specifically adapted for the space of the CAC.
The artworks by two young Lithuanian sculptors Jonas Anicas and Tauras Kensminas were presented in one of the most important and influential centres of contemporary sculpture in Poland for the first time.
Gallery (AV17) presents the project ‘Visits’, during which three-week-long exhibitions in various public spaces of Vilnius invite to get acquainted with works of both famous and emerging Lithuanian artists and to discover the artworks’ connection with the surrounding environment or architecture.
On 20 – 22 October, (AV17) gallery will present a group exhibition entitled ‘Infusion’ by Lithuanian sculptors at the festival of art and music ‘Zemlika’.
Between May 30 and June 2 the tenth international art fair ArtVilnius’19 is taking place in which the gallery artists Rimantas Milkintas, Rafal Piesliak, Jonas Aničas and Algis Kasparavičius are presenting their newest artworks.
Between March and April Gallery (AV17) is organizing a project “Everyday Objects in Art ”, which will take place at the Marijampolė, Vilkaviškis, Prienai, and Kalvarijos Cultural Centers. This is a cycle of creative workshops for 12 – to 16-year-old students allowing them to get directly involved with the basic principles of creating contemporary art.
2019 02 21 – 24
From 21st to 24th of February (AV17) gallery will participate at ‘art Karlsuhe’ fair in Germany and present one the most famous Lithuanian sculptors and conceptual artists Nerijus Erminas and Rimantas Milkintas.
2019 02 09, 02 15
Every weekend of February initiative SU-MENĖK invites you to visit galleries, museums and their exhibitions. Gallery (AV17) and artist Kristina Inčiūraitė are pleased to welcome you to the guided tours through a solo show ‘Limbo’.
2018 10 19 – 21
(AV17) gallery will present Tauras Kensminas and Rafal Piesliak art at the international art and alternative music festival “Zemlika” in Latvia. This is the second gallery’s participation at “Zemlika” festival.
2018 10 12 – 15
(AV17) gallery will participate at the international art fair ArtVerona, where the main focus is dedicated to Lithuanian art scene. (AV17) gallery presents Lithuanian sculptors Rimantas Milkintas, Rafal Piesliak, Nerijus Erminas and Tauras Kensminas.
2018 09 27 – 30
From 27th to 30th of September (AV17) gallery participated at 5th edition POSITIONS art fair in Berlin. POSITIONS art fair together with Berlin Art Week, taking place at the same time, are one of the most important art events in Germany.
2018 09 04 – 28
From 4th of September at business centre „k29“, Konstitucijos av. 29, Vilnius, you are welcome to see sculptor Rimantas Milkintas exhibition „HEA240“. The exhibition is open for visitors from Monday to Friday, 9 am till 7 pm.
2018 07 18 – 07 28
(AV17) gallery during summer season continue to present contemporary art exhibitions in Lithuania. This time we present Julija Pociūtė’s exhibition “Line” on 18th of July 6 pm at Artists’ house in Nida (Pamario str. 20a).
2018 04 19 – 05 26
From the 19th of April till the 26th of May two Lithuanian sculptors Nerijus Erminas and Andrius Erminas will present their artworks in Berlin at ROCKELMANN& gallery
2017 10 20 – 22
During the festival “Zemlika”, AV17 gallery will present one of the most prominent conceptual sculpture artists in Lithuania – Nerijus Erminas and Andrius Erminas
2017 09 07
After six years of successful work AV17 gallery relocates to the central part of the city – more spacious premises, allowing it to expand its activity and attract a larger audience.
2017 03 28 – 04 01
Lithuanian artist’s Andrius Eminas work “Mutations” at the 9th international contemporary art fair “Fresh Paint” in Tel Aviv
2016 11 17 – 12 17
Andrius Erminas solo exhibition will be presented in the UK during a bilateral international exchange project
2016 09 15 – 18
Five sculptors – Rimantas Milkintas, Mindaugas Junčys, Nerijus Erminas, Andrius Erminas and Rafal Piesliak – were presented at the contemporary art fair POSITIONS in Berlin by Vilnius-based (AV17) gallery.