The rainbow colors exhibition was illuminated by the Maironis Lithuanian Literature Museum – there are no hidden thoughts here.

Mottled, not rainbow colors

“We have created a varied Independence Hall, but we don’t see the colors of the rainbow in it. Just a colorful room, like the time itself. At that time, various organizations and societies appeared, the University of Lithuania was established … The work of the writers, the theater flourished. Very wrong thoughts arise, “said D. Cibulskienė in response to criticism.

In his words, everyone evaluates the phenomena of life according to their education, degree of understanding. “People are sensitive now, everyone sees what they want. However, there are no hidden thoughts in this exhibition, only a variety that spreads throughout all the rooms: the motif of the flowering of the forest, garden, tree. Colors always have a positive effect on people, especially when there are so many gloomy emotions around. At least as far as we have heard, many people notice that the heart is recovering in that room, ”said the museum director of the exhibition, which received a slightly different response than expected.

The observed associations came as a disagreeable surprise to D. Cibulskienė. “I’m sorry, but I would suggest that everyone visit it, see it for themselves, it is about literature, good emotions, important and beautiful things,” he distanced himself from any parallels.

However, even if such an idea had existed, the museum director does not see unacceptable things in it. “With the title of the exhibition” Literature changes “we want to emphasize the fact that you can learn from the literary classics, their work, gain motivation, know the experiences of others, change your attitude, emotional state – both heals and helps. We have to be happy and proud ”, said the director of the museum, adding that a lot of work has been done in organizing this exhibition.

Soviet-era writer: own or red?

The reputation of Soviet-era writers has been much debated these days. Petras Cvirka and Salomėja Nėris returned to the spotlight. D. Cibulskienė also denied the idea that S. Nėris is accused of political sins on a red background in the exhibition “Literature is Changing”, apparently staged by chance.

“The museum is not a political setting. We highlight the talent of the writers, their works, we do not send any hidden messages in any of the exhibition halls. It is about literature, culture, what we keep valuable. We value writers and we protect his legacy. We have more than 4 thousand exhibitions related to P. Cvirka, and the poet’s legacy is preserved in one of the house-museums of Salomėja Nėris and Bernardas Bučas “, explained the interlocutor.