The 10th Vilnius Galleries Weekend (VGW) invites you to an international discussion.
In today’s era of rapid social, digital, and cultural transformation, what role do galleries play? What impact do gallery weekends and art fairs have on the gallery ecosystem? This panel will explore how galleries are shifting from traditional “white cube” spaces to community hubs, balancing commercial and cultural objectives and responsibilities. The panel will discuss the impact of digital platforms and social media on the discovery of art and artists, new models of artist representation, and the changing expectations of collectors.
Speakers:
JOANNA WITEK-LIPKA, with a background in law, has dedicated over a decade to cultural management, the production of artistic events, and art branding initiatives. She has collaborated with partners such as Hermes, Meta, Campari, ING, Puro Hotels, and Raffles. Since 2019, she has served as the director of Warsaw Gallery Weekend. She is also the co-creator of the NADA Villa Warsaw project.
LIINA RAUS is the founder and manager of Kogo Gallery, Estonia. With a previous career in chemistry, she is now an art enthusiast and collector, recognised for her particular attention to detail.
KRISTINA MIZGIRYTĖ has been leading the (AV17) Gallery since 2011, a space specialising in contemporary sculpture. This year, the gallery will serve as the main curatorial body of Vilnius Gallery Weekend. Mizgirytė gained professional experience in renowned art institutions such as the White Cube and Christie’s Auction House in London. Throughout her career, Kristina has organised and curated more than 100 solo and group exhibitions by Lithuanian and international artists.
JOLANTA CHOCKEVIČIŪTĖ LAURENT is the founder of Drifts gallery. She holds a master’s degree in Art History and Theory from the Vilnius Academy of Arts. Her professional interests include curating contemporary art and the history of collecting. Previously based in Paris, Chockevičiūtė Laurent has gained experience within the art gallery sector internationally since 2010.
Moderator:
JUSTĖ KOSTIKOVAITĖ is an art curator specialising in collecting, placemaking, and community engagement projects. She has curated numerous exhibitions and initiated artist residency projects. Kostikovaitė served as a Cultural Diplomat between 2016 and 2020, collaborating with leading UK art institutions. Her recent projects include the major international art and historical exhibition RAVE NATION , commissioned by the Lithuanian National Museum and hosted by the Lukiskiu Kalejimas 2.0.