{"id":38478,"date":"2026-06-05T15:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vnb.lt\/?p=38478"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:53:07","slug":"vilnius-nightlife-graphics-1992-2024-book-presented-in-vilnius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vnb.lt\/en\/vilnius-en-en\/vilnius-nightlife-graphics-1992-2024-book-presented-in-vilnius\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cVilnius Nightlife Graphics 1992\u20132024\u201d Book Presented in Vilnius"},"content":{"rendered":"

On May 29, the MO Museum hosted the presentation of graphic designer Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117\u2019s book\u00a0Vilnius Nightlife Graphics 1992\u20132024<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 the first publication of its kind documenting more than three decades of Vilnius\u2019 visual nightlife culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book author and graphic designer Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117. Photo: Sonata Bla\u017eyt\u0117<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Around 150 people attended the book launch, filling the museum hall to capacity. The audience included event organisers, music scene representatives, creatives, publishers, graphic designers, DJs, dancers, and long-time participants of Vilnius nightlife \u2013 the very community whose stories and experiences the book seeks to preserve for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The publication features more than 350 carefully selected visuals, including posters, flyers, event communication materials, and interviews with scene creators and participants, tracing the development of Vilnius nightlife from the first rave parties to the present day. Covering the period from 1992 to 2024, the book serves not only as a visual archive but also as an important document of the city’s cultural memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left: Andrew Mik\u0161ys, Kotryna Lingien\u0117, Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117, Rimas \u0160apauskas. Photo: Sonata Bla\u017eyt\u0117<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During the event, journalist Kotryna Lingien\u0117 and Rimas \u0160apauskas shared memories and reflections on the city’s nightlife history. Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117, together with publisher and photographer Andrew Mik\u0161ys, spoke about the process of creating the book, searching through archives, and the unexpected discoveries encountered along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussing the publication, they emphasised that every flyer and poster contains its own unique story. Some evoke memories of legendary parties, others recall venues and communities that existed only briefly, yet together they create a distinctive narrative of the city\u2019s cultural life. Throughout the discussion, speakers highlighted how, during the early years of Lithuania\u2019s independence, flyers were among the most important means of promoting events \u2013 passed from hand to hand, kept as souvenirs, and sometimes even used to claim discounts at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117 noted that community members contributed so much archival material that it could easily fill not only a second but even a third volume. She also reflected on how the book-making process became one of the most inspiring periods of her life and described the opportunity to preserve these stories as an important gift to Vilnius and its cultural community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book author and graphic designer Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117. Photo: Sonata Bla\u017eyt\u0117<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Following the presentation, the event continued at the SODAS 2123 cultural complex. The afterparty featured performances by the legendary DJ Mario Moretti, DJ EMI, and Ambroza. Visitors had the opportunity not only to meet the author and purchase the book, but also to continue the evening through dancing and informal conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Afterparty. Mario Moretti at SODAS 2123. Photo: Sonata Bla\u017eyt\u0117<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vilnius Nightlife Graphics 1992\u20132024<\/em> is a significant contribution to documenting the cultural history of the city. The publication demonstrates that nightlife is an integral part of Vilnius\u2019 identity, while its visual culture serves as a valuable historical source, revealing the creative communities, aesthetics, and ideas that have shaped different eras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are proud to have contributed to the launch of this publication and congratulate Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117 on this remarkable achievement. Projects like this help preserve the city\u2019s cultural memory, strengthen communities, and remind us that important histories are often found not only in major events, but also in the small details that have been carefully preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left: Emilija Gaidyt\u0117, Simona Bieli\u016bn\u0117, Ringail\u0117 Dem\u0161yt\u0117, Gabija Liaugminait\u0117, Tomas Vilni\u0161kis, Laura Vai\u0161nor\u0117, Martyna Sanikova. Photo: Sonata Bla\u017eyt\u0117<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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