Monika Radžiūnaitė Lithuanian, b. 1992
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Monika Radžiūnaitė (b. 1992, Lithuania) is a painter who obtained MA degree at the Vilnius Academy of Arts in 2021, Painting Departmente. Her work is characterised by interpreting history, reviving elements of medieval and early renaissance paintings, and using cultural references in painting plots.
In her paintings, Radžiūnaitė talks about foolishness and the change in cultural meanings over the course of history. Her works are based on ignorance, foolishness, and/or error. This creative strategy as a conscious state of foolishness frees the artist from the need to know the true or historical meanings of the images or the circumstances of their formation. Radžiūnaitė raises questions about the possibility of reconstructing the Middle Ages and the limitations of such possibility determined by historical circumstances. Past, present, and future are difficult to measure and understand objectively, while cultural continuity and the influence of past epochs on contemporaneity can be deconstructed ironically. Radžiūnaitė’s paintings are full of Christian iconography, symbols and stories which are usually purposely mistaken and represented in a way that is more useful or relevant to the present. According to the author, people create an environment in which they can manipulate or comfortably rely on ignorance and unawareness. In this way, she creates new meanings and contexts while also raising the question of memory as a political, cultural or religious tool.
Monika Radžiūnaitė has held multiple solo exhibitions as well as participated in group shows. She currently lives and works in Vilnius where she is studying for a Master’s degree in Painting Studies at the Vilnius Academy of Arts.
9 1/2 x 7 in
Born 1992 in Lithuania
Lives and works in Vilnius, Lithuania
EDUCATION/RESIDENCIES
2019-2021 – Painting (MA) at Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2015-2019 – Painting (BA) at Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius (Lithuania)
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024 - And I’m Only Human, Kazys Varnelis House-Museum, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2021 - Apstybės / Superfluitates, Pamėnkalnio gallery, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2020 – Hyperlink, Arka gallery, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2019 – Stultus pictorem, gallery Akademija, Vilnius (Lithuania)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 - From within, MO museum, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2024 – Spectrum 2, Galerija VARTAI, VIlnius (Lithuania)
2022 – Growing Out? Growing Up? Contemporary Art Collecting in the Baltics, Zuzeum Art Centre, Riga (Latvia)
2020 – Spectrum, Galerija VARTAI, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2020 – Kontrargumentas 3, gallery Meno parkas, Kaunas (Lithuania)
2019 – BOD /Tibetas/, project space ‘Krematoriumas‘, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2019 – Laisva, April gallery, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2019 – Exhibition at gallery VARTAI, part of the project “Culture night” in Vilnius (Lithuania)
2019 – Art festival “EMEM Art Fest”, Trakų Vokė manor (Lithuania)
2019 – Showroom, VARTAI Gallery, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2019 – Faximilinis dievas, Gallery Arka, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2018 – Time and space, performance as a part of the project “Culture night” in Vilnius (Lithuania)
2018 – Young painter prize finalist exhibition, Tsekh Gallery, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2017 – Reformacija, project space ‘Krematoriumas’, Vilnius (Lithuania)
AWARDS/GRANTS
2020 – LDS award for artistic application of history
2020 – Lithuanian Ministry of Culture individual grant
2008 – Winner of the project “Art in an unexpected places”, Vilnius (Lithuania)
COLLECTIONS
Private collections in Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania
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Spectrum 2
Summer Group Show 2 Jun - 30 Oct 2024Artists and designers featured in the group show SPECTRUM 2: Gytis Arošius / Kotryna Butautytė / Daydreaming Objects / Vilius Dringelis / Kiki van Eijk / Faktura / Govert Flint...Read more -
STAND WITH UKRAINE
Auction exhibition 26 Apr - 31 May 2022Photos by Audrius SolominasRead more -
Spectrum
Group exhibition 14 Jul - 26 Aug 2020Curator Linas Bliškevičius Artists and designers: Gabrielė Adomaitytė, Jānis Avotiņš, Ray Bartkus, Kazimieras Brazdžiūnas, Jokūbas Čižikas, Adomas Danusevičius, Marija Puipaitė & Vytautas Gečas, Vytenis Jankūnas, Linas Jusionis, Žilvinas Kempinas, Mindaugas...Read more
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Viennacontemporary 2024
Representing Neringa Vasiliauskaitė, Donata Minderyte, Monika Radžiūnaitė, and Mantas Lesauskas 12 - 15 Sep 2024We are thrilled to return to Viennacontemporary Art Fair, where we will be presenting a curated selection of new works by Donata Minderytė, Neringa Vasiliauskaitė,...Read more -
Hotel Warszawa Art Fair 2024
Representing Neringa Vasiliauskaitė, Donata Minderytė, Monika Radžiūnaitė 7 - 8 Sep 2024We are thrilled to be back at Hotel Warszawa Art Fair, presenting a curated selection of new works by Donata Minderytė, Neringa Vasiliauskaitė, and Monika...Read more
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BOOKS/CATALOGUES
2020 – Hyperlink, interactive catalogue, www.hyperlink.lt, ed.: Linas Bliškevičius, 2020
ARTICLES/INTERVIEWS
2020 – Kazimieras Brazdžiūnas, “Požiūrio taškas (V)“, in: Literatūra ir menas, no. 8 (3702), 2020-04-16
2020 – Austėja Mikuckytė-Mateikienė, “Monika Radžiūnaitė: Žinių kiekis nekoreliuoja su proto ar išminties gausa. Pokalbis su dailininke Monika Radžiūnaite ir dailėtyrininku Linu Bliškevičiumi”, in: Pašvaistė, no. 2, 2020
2020 – Reportažas laidoje ‘Kultūros diena’, in: LRT.lt, 2020
2019 – Austėja Mikuckytė-Mateikienė, “Faksimilinis Dievas’. Nepraskolinta paroda”, in: Kultūros Barai, no. 12, 2019.
2019 – Reportažas laidoje „Linija. Spalva.Forma.“, in: LRT.lt, 2019
2019 – Benigna Kasperavičiūtė, “Kliudžiau”, in: Literatūra ir menas, no. 11 (3682), 2019
2019 – Austėja Mikuckytė-Mateikienė, “JTP’19: kaitos ir stabilumo balansas”, in: Pašvaistė, no.6, 2019
2019 – Diana Romanskaitė, “Racionaliai suvaldyta netvarka”, in: 7 meno dienos, no. 7 (1286), 2019-02-15
2016 – Austėja Mikuckytė, “Diskutuojanti kūryba”, in: Pašvaistė, no. 6, 2016.
2011 – “Projektas ‘Kiemo žmonės’ ragins telktis kūrybingai kaimynystei”, in: DELFI.lt, 2011
2011 – “Kiemo žmonės’ - meno kūriniai po atviru dangumi”, in: laikas.lt, 2011
2008 – “Gyventojų meninių projektų varžytuves laimėjo šešiolikmetė”, in: Alfa.lt, 2008
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Donata Minderytė, Monika Radžiūnaitė, and Adomas Rybakovas to exhibit in the From Within exhibition at MO Museum in Vilnius
12 OCTOBER - 31 AUGUST October 9, 2024Exhibition on the impact of art to emotional health An attentive and purposeful encounter with art has a positive effect on health. Works of art...Read more -
Vilnius Gallery Weekend 2024
5 September - 8 September, 2024 August 20, 2024On the 5-8th of September, the 9th edition of Vilnius Gallery Weekend (VGW) invites residents and guests of Vilnius to get to know the contemporary...Read more -
Art After Hours | Galerija VARTAI
4 OCTOBER June 30, 2024On October 4th (Friday), we invite you to Art After Hours – a gallery festival for night owls. Galerija VARTAI presents the exhibition 'SPECTRUM 2':...Read more -
Monika Radžiūnaitė's solo exhibition at Kazys Varnelis House-Museum
31 01 2024 - 02 10 2024 January 26, 2024Our represented artist Monika Radžiūnaitė presents her solo exhibition 'I Am Only Human' at Kazys Varnelis House-Museum More information Exhibition view by Laurynas SkeisgielaRead more -
Growing Out? Growing Up? Contemporary Art Collecting in the Baltics
Group exhibition at Zuzeum Art Centre in Riga June 15, 2022“Growing Out? Growing Up? Contemporary Art Collecting in the Baltics” exhibition at Zuzeum Art Centre in Riga introduces vibrant contemporary art collections in the Baltics...Read more -
Charity auction Stand With Ukraine
May 2, 2022On May 5, Galerija Vartai and National volunteer support coordination center 'Strong Together' will hold a charity auction of contemporary art and design - STAND...Read more
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Donata Minderytė, Monika Radžiūnaitė, and Adomas Rybakovas to exhibit in the From Within exhibition at MO Museum in Vilnius
12 OCTOBER - 31 AUGUST Oct 9, 2024Exhibition on the impact of art to emotional health An attentive and purposeful encounter with art has a positive effect on health. Works of art...Read more -
Viennacontemporary 2024
Representing Neringa Vasiliauskaitė, Donata Minderyte, Monika Radžiūnaitė, and Mantas Lesauskas 12 - 15 Sep 2024We are thrilled to return to Viennacontemporary Art Fair, where we will be presenting a curated selection of new works by Donata Minderytė, Neringa Vasiliauskaitė,...Read more -
Hotel Warszawa Art Fair 2024
Representing Neringa Vasiliauskaitė, Donata Minderytė, Monika Radžiūnaitė 7 - 8 Sep 2024We are thrilled to be back at Hotel Warszawa Art Fair, presenting a curated selection of new works by Donata Minderytė, Neringa Vasiliauskaitė, and Monika...Read more -
Vilnius Gallery Weekend 2024
5 September - 8 September, 2024 Aug 20, 2024On the 5-8th of September, the 9th edition of Vilnius Gallery Weekend (VGW) invites residents and guests of Vilnius to get to know the contemporary...Read more -
Art After Hours | Galerija VARTAI
4 OCTOBER Jun 30, 2024On October 4th (Friday), we invite you to Art After Hours – a gallery festival for night owls. Galerija VARTAI presents the exhibition 'SPECTRUM 2':...Read more -
Spectrum 2
Summer Group Show 2 Jun - 30 Oct 2024Artists and designers featured in the group show SPECTRUM 2: Gytis Arošius / Kotryna Butautytė / Daydreaming Objects / Vilius Dringelis / Kiki van Eijk...Read more -
Monika Radžiūnaitė's solo exhibition at Kazys Varnelis House-Museum
31 01 2024 - 02 10 2024 Jan 26, 2024Our represented artist Monika Radžiūnaitė presents her solo exhibition 'I Am Only Human' at Kazys Varnelis House-Museum More information Exhibition view by Laurynas SkeisgielaRead more -
Growing Out? Growing Up? Contemporary Art Collecting in the Baltics
Group exhibition at Zuzeum Art Centre in Riga Jun 15, 2022“Growing Out? Growing Up? Contemporary Art Collecting in the Baltics” exhibition at Zuzeum Art Centre in Riga introduces vibrant contemporary art collections in the Baltics...Read more -
Charity auction Stand With Ukraine
May 2, 2022On May 5, Galerija Vartai and National volunteer support coordination center 'Strong Together' will hold a charity auction of contemporary art and design - STAND...Read more -
IGTV: Vartai UNLOCKED with Monika Radžiūnaitė
Gallery VARTAI presents new IGTV series of artists and collectors' interviews, studio visits and special edition videos Nov 13, 2020Gallery VARTAI presents young generation painter Monika Radžiūnaitė. Monika unlocked her temporary studio for us that is located in the heart of Vilnius old town...Read more
