Lithuanian Culture Institute
  • Kęstutis Navakas

    Kęstutis Navakas

    The poet, translator and essayist Kęstutis Navakas (1964 ̶ 2020) was the aesthete of Lithuanian poetry, a dandy who didn’t …

  • Kornelijus Platelis

    Kornelijus Platelis

    Kornelijus Platelis (b. 1951) is a poet, translator and essayist. Following his graduation from the Vilnius Construction Engineering Institute, he …

  • Laima Kreivytė

    Laima Kreivytė

    The poet and art critic Laima Kreivytė (b. 1972) is an exceptional personality in the Lithuanian poetry scene. First of …

  • Lina Buividavičiūtė

    Lina Buividavičiūtė

    Helsinkio sindromas (Helsinki Syndrome, 2017), the debut collection of poems by the poet and literary critic Lina Buividavičiūtė (b. 1986), …

  • Marcelijus Martinaitis

    Marcelijus Martinaitis

    Marcelijus Martinaitis (1936-2013) has had a long and inspiring career. He made his debut as a poet in 1962, and …

  • Marius Burokas

    Marius Burokas

    Poet and translator Marius Burokas (b. 1977) is one of the most striking voices of his generation. After completing his …

  • Mindaugas Nastaravičius

    Mindaugas Nastaravičius

    The poet and playwright Mindaugas Nastaravičius (b. 1984) made his debut in 2010 with a collection of poems Dėmėtų akių …

  • Rimvydas Stankevičius

    Rimvydas Stankevičius

    Rimvydas Stankevičius (b. 1973) is a poet, essayist and song lyric writer. He obtained a Master’s degree in Lithuanian literature …

  • Sigitas Geda

    Sigitas Geda

    Sigitas Geda (1943-2008) was one of the most prolific Lithuanian poets, and he still remains an important literary idol. He …

  • Sigitas Parulskis

    Sigitas Parulskis

    Sigitas Parulskis (b. 1965) is one of the most important figures in contemporary Lithuanian literature. He made his debut as …

  • Tomas Venclova

    Tomas Venclova

    Tomas Venclova (b. 1937) is Professor of Slavonic Literature at Yale University, and a famous Lithuanian poet, translator and essayist. …

  • Vaiva Grainytė

    Vaiva Grainytė

    The author Vaiva Grainytė (b. 1984) writes poetry, essays and drama, and works on interdisciplinary theatre projects. Gorilos Archyvai (The …