15th Baltic Triennial
Same Day
September 6, 2024–January 12, 2025
The 15th Baltic Triennial, titled Same Day, will open at the Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) in Vilnius on September 6, 2024, running until January 12, 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition brings together an array of international artists, offering varied interpretations of daily life and its cyclical nature through a wide range of contemporary art forms.
Curated by Tom Engels and Maya Tounta, Same Day draws its title from a poem by the Greek poet Emerson, originally penned in New York City in 1984. The poem, part of the unpublished manuscript Songs Without Music, was recently discovered in the archives of Greek photographer George Tourkovasilis. The exhibition extends the themes of Emerson’s work, exploring the repetitive yet unpredictable rhythm of everyday life—a life that blends routine with moments of rebellion, joy, and introspection.
The opening weekend of Same Day will feature live performances by Andrius Arutiunian, Mette Edvardsen & Iben Edvardsen, Toine Horvers, Dana Michel, and Eszter Salamon on September 6 and 7. The exhibition showcases contributions from artists such as Rey Akdogan, Nick Bastis, Geta Brătescu, Josef Dabernig, and many others, each presenting their unique perspective on the interplay between time, routine, and personal experience.
Same Day follows the 2023 prologue event Remain in Zero, held at the National Lithuanian Drama Theatre in Vilnius. This event also drew inspiration from Emerson’s manuscript and included works by artists like Betzy Bromberg, Mette Edvardsen, and James Richards.
The Baltic Triennial, first held in Vilnius in 1979, has grown from a local exhibition showcasing young Baltic artists into a significant international event in Northern Europe. The 15th edition is the first major international exhibition at the CAC since its reopening after a three-year renovation, and it coincides with the contemporary art festival Survival Kit 15 in Riga, offering a rich cultural experience in the region this autumn.
The final chapter of the Triennial will be captured in a publication, set to be released in mid-2025, developed by Tom Engels and Maya Tounta, with design by Julie Peeters.
