Feb 7 • 17:55 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

A. Striužė, co-founder of the „Sengirės fondas“, has died

A. Striužė, celebrated co-founder of the artist collective „Sengirės fondas“, recently passed away, as announced by photographer and artist Berta Tilmantaitė.

A. Striužė, a notable figure in the cultural and artistic community of Lithuania and co-founder of the 'Sengirės fondas', has died. Berta Tilmantaitė, a fellow photographer and artist, shared the news on Facebook, expressing her sorrow and celebrating Striužė's life and contributions to the arts. In her heartfelt post, Tilmantaitė referred to Striužė with messages of love and wishes for a peaceful journey, emphasizing the deep personal connections that made Striužė a beloved figure among her peers.

The farewell ceremonies for A. Striužė are set to take place in Vilnius at M.K. Paco St. 4. The first viewing will occur on February 8, a Sunday, from 16:00 to 21:00, followed by another session on February 9, a Monday, from 9:00 to 19:00. The send-off ceremony will conclude with a moment of reflection at 18:00. Attendees are encouraged to bring a white lily, symbolizing purity and remembrance, to mark their respect and honor her memory.

Tilmantaitė's post also highlighted the communal aspect of the farewell, inviting others to gather and share music or song in Striužė's honor, which reflects the strong sense of community and collective mourning prevalent among those who knew and admired her. This event not only marks the loss of a significant individual in the arts but also reinforces the solidarity within the artistic community of Lithuania as they come together to celebrate her life and legacy.

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