Vilnius Čiurlionis Airport Unveils Artist’s Signature on New Departure Terminal
On Monday, a symbolic autograph of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis was ceremoniously unveiled at Vilnius Čiurlionis Airport. To mark the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth, a replica of his autograph has been placed on the façade of the new departure terminal. The symbolic unveiling event was attended by representatives of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Vilnius City Municipality, and Lithuanian Airports (LTOU).
The unveiling of the autograph is another step in honoring the name of this exceptional artist at Vilnius Airport and showcasing it to millions of travelers. According to the authors of the idea, the autograph symbolically “guides” every person arriving in or departing from Lithuania. Inside the airport, the line of Čiurlionis branches out into a wide tree of creativity—millions of travelers here experience the genius’s work through visual, auditory, and reflective art solutions that present one of Lithuania’s most prominent creators.
“Since the beginning of the year, Vilnius Airport has implemented a wide range of integrations dedicated to honoring M. K. Čiurlionis’ name—from signs, various markings, and reproductions of paintings, to music and even the filming of a concert that was later broadcast on national television. This autograph is like the crown of all the measures we have already introduced. We feel that the symbolic naming of Vilnius Airport has been successfully integrated and widely visible to the millions of passengers who choose the capital’s airport for their journeys,” said Simonas Bartkus, CEO of Lithuanian Airports.
Travelers at Vilnius Airport are reminded that they can listen to Čiurlionis’ musical works, enjoy reproductions of his paintings, and immerse themselves in artistic installations. Earlier this year, a special concert “Night at Vilnius Čiurlionis Airport” was filmed at the airport and later broadcast on national television on March 11.
In 2025, Lithuania marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of M. K. Čiurlionis—one of the nation’s most prominent composers, painters, and cultural figures. On this occasion, numerous events and initiatives are taking place across the country to discover and celebrate the life and creativity of this extraordinary personality.
One of the most symbolic highlights of the anniversary is the naming of Vilnius International Airport after Čiurlionis. By decision of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, the airport will be symbolically known as “Vilnius Čiurlionis International Airport.”
The Government Chancellery-led initiative “Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’ 150th Anniversary” (September 19–22) has become the country’s largest cultural celebration of the year: more than 200 cultural and educational events dedicated to Čiurlionis’ birthday are taking place across Lithuania and abroad.