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Closing of the Lithuania Season in France

The forum "After the End" at the Palais de Tokyo closed the Lithuania Season in France, bringing together thinkers, artists, curators, and activists from Algeria, Brazil, Eastern Europe, and beyond to explore possibilities that transcend colonial imaginaries and envision alternative futures. 

Updated on 18/12/2024

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About the forum "After the End"

The image of the future is often tied to that of an ending. From wars to ongoing ecological disasters, the vision of an irreversible finale haunts us, stirring both the anxiety of imminent self-destruction and a crisis of imagination. Although we have "seen it coming," we struggle to conceive of meaningful action that could avert this looming fate. 

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The Lithuania Season in France was: 

  • Over 200 events: The Season offered a rich and diverse programme, spanning disciplines such as visual arts, music, cinema, gastronomy, and literature. 
  • A presence in more than 30 French cities: From Paris to Marseille, Lyon, Amiens, and Toulouse, the Season reached audiences across the country. 
  • More than 500 artists and experts: Lithuanian and French professionals collaborated to present unique performances, exhibitions, and debates. 
  • Over 100 partner institutions: The Season was supported by a vast network of cultural organizations from both countries. 

 

The Lithuania Season in France was implemented by the Lithuanian Culture Institute and the Institut français, in close collaboration with the Lithuanian Embassy in France, the French Embassy in Lithuania, and the Institut français in Lithuania. It operated under the auspices of the French ministries for Europe and Foreign Affairs and for Culture, as well as the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. 

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