Jonas Mekas
LithuaniafilmmakerMaleb. 19228.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian-American filmmaker, poet, and artist, often regarded as the 'Godfather of American Avant-Garde Cinema.' His work is celebrated for its poetic exploration of time, memory, and the human experience, and he played a significant role in the New York art scene, influencing generations of artists and filmmakers.
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Jonas Mekas is honored at the festival with a screening of his film 'Zefiro Torna'.
Kaune vyks „Fluxus“ festivalis, dalyviai tradiciškai kops į Parodos kalnąLithuania· 2026-09-19
He is an avant-garde filmmaker after whom the visual arts center in Vilnius is named.
„The New York Times“ kviečia į Vilnių: žurnalistus Lietuvoje sužavėjo netikėtos vietos | GyvenimasLithuania· 2026-07-02
Jonas Mekas was one of the stars that Claude Bertemes successfully connected with the Cinémathèque.
Claude Bertemes: Ein Leben für das authentische Kino
Luxembourg· 2026-01-23
Dalius Naujokaitis-Naujo reflects on his long friendship with Jonas Mekas, which began when he first arrived in New York.
Dalius Naujokaitis-Naujo: „Koncertas – tai ekstazė būti kartu“ | KultūraLithuania· 2025-12-01
Jonas Mekas was a key figure in the experimental film community and co-founder of the Film-Makers Cooperative.
Morreu Ken Jacobs, figura maior do cinema experimental americano | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-10-07
Jonas Mekas became a key figure in the avant-garde film movement and directed the film 'Lost Lost Lost'.
Adolfui Mekui–100. Lietuvių karo pabėgėlis, Amerikoje tapęs avangardinio kino klasiku | KultūraLithuania· 2025-10-06
Jonas Mekas is mentioned for his poetic influence on contemporary art, particularly in relation to Sosunova's work.
Zeme, kas nepieder mums. Intervija ar mākslinieci Anastasiju Sosunovu / Diena
Latvia· 2025-09-23
Jonas Mekas is celebrated with a cultural path dedicated to avant-garde cinema.
Lietuvoje sertifikuoti nauji kultūros keliai, skirti Justinui Marcinkevičiui ir dvarams | KultūraLithuania· 2025-06-28
Hastings' intimate and domestic style is compared to the works of Jonas Mekas.
Ni la censura los pudo desaparecer: sobre cuatro cortometrajes rescatados de Rafael Hastings | LUCES
Peru· 2025-04-17
Jonas Mekas is a filmmaker and poet whose environment has significantly influenced Dalius Naujokaitis-Naujo.
„Muzika iš saldainių dėžutės“: pokalbis su Daliumi Naujokaičiu-Naujo | KultūraLithuania· 2025-02-22
