Stasys Eidrigevičius Museum Opens in Lithuanian Hometown
A museum dedicated to the Lithuanian artist Stasys Eidrigevičius has been established in his hometown of Panevezys. The institution showcases his diverse body of work, which includes mask-making, painting, illustration, graphic design, lettering, and poster art. Eidrigevičius, who emigrated from Lithuania to Poland in the 1970s, gained international recognition as a poster artist and later worked on illustration projects for publications like the New York Times. The museum presents his latest collection of masks, which are designed to be displayed rather than concealed. This development highlights the artist's multidisciplinary practice and his ongoing connection to his origins.
Key facts
- Stasys Eidrigevičius is a Lithuanian artist known for masks, painting, illustration, and poster design.
- A museum named after him is located in Panevezys, Lithuania.
- He moved to Poland in the 1970s and achieved global fame as a poster artist.
- His work includes illustration for the New York Times.
- The museum features his recent mask collection, intended for visual display.
Entities
Artists
- Stasys Eidrigevičius
Institutions
- Stasys Mus.e.um
Locations
- Panevezys
- Lithuania
- Poland
- New York City