The day before the big Fluxus Friday feels like a breath-taking pause. It's akin to breathing in the air of freedom, which dictates that it's time to create cheeky pranks, make some noise, and allow thoughts to dive into the multifaceted DIY (Do It Yourself) world. From the Fluxus office, where innovative explosions of ideas are born, to the Homes where impassioned artists craft exceptionally playful plans. From stepping out of the artistic creation realm to the local residents who explore, experiment, and think outside the box – Kaunas artists don't adhere to any creative boundaries and invite you to the Thursday evening program.
17:00 – 18:00 | Creative workshop "Fluxus ODE to the letter"
Did you know that mail can be designated not only for letters and gifts but also for artwork? We invite you to a workshop where participants can use various stamps and stickers of shapes and letters to create a unique postcard cover, learn to recognize different forms and letters, and combine them into one composition. We'll craft small collages and decorate them with drawings or poems.
Where? – Kaunas Picture Gallery
Price – 5 Eur for adults / 3 Eur for children.
17:00 – 18:00 | Experiential tour: "Fluxus = George Maciunas?"
Join us for a tour that offers a fascinating introduction to the winding life journey of G. Maciunas. Many claim that George Maciunas = Fluxus. Indeed, the artistic movement, born in his mind, has always been ONLY HIS. George Maciunas was the sole authority on what fluxus is and what it isn't. During this experiential tour, museum educators will invite you to discover, create, experience, touch, smell art, and actively get to know the Fluxus cabinet.
Where? – Kaunas Picture Gallery
Tour times: 2023 09 06 17.00 – REGISTRATION | 2023 09 07 18.00 – REGISTRATION
Price – with a museum visitor ticket 4–8 Eur.
// PROGRAM AT THE KAUNAS ARTISTS' HOUSE: HOUSE. KAUNAS ARTISTS'
18:00 – 22:00 | Installation "House. Kaunas artists'"
The Kaunas Artists' House is one of the most renowned art institutions in Kaunas. But is it truly a home? We invite you to step into the threshold of the Kaunas Artists' House (institution/space?), put on slippers, and discover the young creators' Fluxus perspective on homes, which are of the Kaunas artists. Thus, dear guests, for dinner, we will serve pages filled with sentences and images; when heading to the restroom, we'll ask you to recall your dreams and find even more of those fun Fluxus Easter Eggs hidden throughout the event spaces.
Where? – Kaunas Artists' House
18:00 – 22:00 | Neighbors: Bar Olympus
The neighbors of the Kaunas Artists' House – Bar Olympus will relocate for one evening and set up on the KAH terrace. Their mixed elixirs of laughter and happiness recipes will surely aid in crafting pranks, observing daily twists, and seeking the most unique fluxus costume idea, so essential for the next day's evening.
Where? – Kaunas Artists' House
18:00 – 22:00 | Installation / workshop: "A very pleasant and sweet child or how to make a child from childhood"
This unique workshop-installation will invite you to contemplate your childhood, toys, and from them craft... A child in a fluxus D.I.Y. style. Here's a snippet from the recipe: "Such an astonishing child! And truly a straightforward and time-tested recipe since there's no need for another person, a can, or a mold; the entire process is painless. A silent child, never crying, with a very soft body... mmmmmmm."
Where? – Kaunas Artists' House
20:00 – 21:00 | Before going to sleep
The bedroom is a space of/for secrets. On September 7th, one of the rooms in the Kaunas Artists' House will become a space for them. What's heavy on your heart? What keeps you up at night? What do you wish to share, but are too scared due to potential judgment?
When my thoughts prevent me from sleeping, I paint nails. This is my invite to you. Let's strike a deal - a secret of yours in return for painted nails. The trick is simple: share a secret in your native tongue, and I'll choose a nail color based on it.
Release your secrets.
This event follows up on the “Glittery Secrets” performance held in Lublin, April 2023.
Anastas Krusińska will be attending to your confessions.
Where? – Kaunas Artists' House
19:30 – 21:00 | Musical performance: DJ SAGA
DJ SAGA - Sigitas, born on 1971.07.02. He graduated from the Lithuanian Music Academy in 1995 with a major in event direction. He's been a DJ for over 30 years, a music event organizer, and the leader of “Strokes Temple.”
Saga began mixing dance music with reel-to-reel tape decks as early as 1986 during school. He was among the first in Lithuania to play with vinyl records, hosted musical radio and TV shows, and wrote articles promoting electronic music philosophy.
In his music collection, the godfather of the Lithuanian rave has a diverse range of electronic music, from reggae, dub, chillout to nu-breaks, techno, psytrance, and hardcore.
Recalling the origins, DJ Saga's music set might feature older tracks by The Klf, The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Daft Punk.
Where? – Kaunas Artists' House
