“Useless Humans?!”

In Vilnius, at the gallery–museum of interdisciplinary artist Tomas Lagūnavičius, the exhibition “Useless Humans?!” will be presented.

We warmly invite everyone to visit the gallery–museum at Visų Šventųjų St. 5-2, Vilnius.

EXHIBITION OPENING: March 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Exhibition dates: March 27, 2026 – April 11, 2026
Opening hours: Friday – 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, Saturday – 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Admission: FREE

Curator and author of the exhibition: artist Tomas Lagūnavičius

The 21st century may become the first period in human history when human intellect loses its economic monopoly. While previous technological revolutions replaced human muscle, the artificial intelligence revolution is transforming the very status of the human mind. This is not merely a transformation of the labor market — it is an ontological crisis.

The concept of the “useless humans” does not imply biological extinction. Rather, it refers to social, economic, and ultimately existential marginalization. A person may remain alive, yet lose their civilizational function. Such a condition was already anticipated by 19th-century philosophers, but only now is it acquiring a technological foundation.

As machines begin to create texts, medicines, laws, and even strategies, the role of the human being changes — from creator to observer. This raises a fundamental question: has value in civilization always been tied to usefulness?

If so — the era of humanity is approaching its end.
If not — a new philosophy is beginning.

About the artist:

ARTIST NO. 1:

• Most paintings in museums and galleries around the world

• Most paintings created in the world

• Founder of the first generative art gallery-museum in the Baltic States

Tomas Lagūnavičius is a renowned multidisciplinary and mixed media artist living in Kaunas, Lithuania, whose work encompasses both visual and performing arts. In 2025, he was officially recognized as the world record holder for the number of paintings created (6,264 works) and the number of works inventoried in museums and public galleries (5,522 works). His creative journey began in 2013 when his first painting was accepted into the South Korean Art Museum. Since then, the artist has been constantly creating, participating in international exhibitions and biennials, and actively involved in the art world. Throughout his impressive career, he has held more than 40 solo exhibitions and over 50 performances, revealing his multifaceted talents and dynamic approach to art. Participation in international exhibitions and biennials, such as the prestigious 13th Florence Biennale in Italy (2021) and the Earth Art Exhibition "Balance" in Vilnius (2021), has earned him international recognition. His latest works were exhibited at the 15th annual art exhibition "Abstracts" (USA), where the artist won 5th place. He has won numerous competitions: his works won 1st and 5th place in the Spring Countdown Show competition in Toronto (Canada), 2nd place in the Fusion Art competition "Animal Kingdom" in Santa Fe (New Mexico), 3rd place in the virtual exhibition "Light of Love" in Beijing (China), and a platinum award at the exhibition "Abstracts" organized by the J Mane Gallery (New Jersey, USA). Tomas Lagūnavičius performed Dead Soldier's Dance at the Crude Saturdays festival in Brussels (Belgium) and the Contemporary Venice festival in Venice (Italy). The artist regularly exhibits his paintings in various galleries in different countries: Boomer Gallery (London, England), Artly Mix Gallery (São Paulo, Brazil), Artio Gallery (Toronto, Canada), Collect Art (CoA) Gallery (Tbilisi, Georgia), and others. Tomas Lagūnavičius is an active member of numerous art associations: the Association of Visual Artists (AVA), the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM), the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), the International Association of Visual Artists (IAVA), the National Association of Visual Artists (NAVA), Society of Directors and Choreographers (SDC), Latin American Art Association (ALAA), Visual Arts Creators Association (VVA), and Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA).