Art in exile: the emigration experiences and mobility of artists in XIX–XX century: the case of Lithuania
Journal: Art History & Criticism
Year: 2016

The point of this article is to distinguish and characterize the waves of migration and departures by Lithuanian and Litvak artists that periodically took place in Lithuania since the middle of the nineteenth century, and to discuss artists’ experiences after they had left Lithuania. Artist migrations, moving to art centers is a part of European artists’ life. The artist profession throughout the ages has been considered to be inseparable from moving and networking. Studying abroad, travels, sea