I am Vilnius, I move in time and space. My landscape, architecture and traditions are changing with many layers of history that evolve over time. All elements intertwine in the relationship based on the cause-effect connection. Vilnius reflecting cultural imaginations of of place and time; and engender rootedness and connection, belonging and identity, emplacement and embodiment. You move through my streets, we meet in the dreams, I am in your memories and stories. I am Vilnius. Vilnius is me.

"Embodied Vilnius’ identity" is an artistic research initiated by Performative Design Association (PDA) in collaboration with Children and Youth Center of the Capital (SVJC) and dance collective “Gama”.

Event Archive

OPEN CALL (artistic research cycle)

April 22

Excursion, exploratory research “Vilnius me - me Vilnius”

Together with philosopher Vilius Dranseika, whose current research is mainly on memory and personal identity. During the excursion, we will explore urban landscape affordances and ways in which movement trajectories depend on them.

Place: SVJC entrance (Konstitucijos pr. 25, Vilnius)
Time: 7:00 p.m. (duration: 2 hours)

April 25 and 27

Creative sessions "Embodied Vilnius’ identity"

It is a creative process, experiments with research aspects examining the "Embodied Vilnius’ identity". Also the place for fiction, giving the opportunity for reality to change in its own movement, creating new knowledge and seeking open dialogue.

Place: SVJC Yellow Hall (will be links)
Time: 7:00 p.m. (duration 2.5 hours)

April 28

Performative creative sessions presentation, walk ”Me Vilnius - Vilnius me. Together with PDA members and collective "Gama".

Place: SVJC entrance
Time: 7:00 p.m. (duration 2 hours)

All events are free, everyone is welcome. Registration until April 21. Registration form: https://forms.gle/eE1s7AFZxN3J8RW96 Please write if you have any questions: embodiedstoriesvilnius@gmail.com

Designer Tauras Stalnionis Curator Indrė Ginkevičiūtė

The project is partially financed by Vilnius City Municipality