Pull-out painting rack model M-40

Located in the heart of Vilnius, Radvila Palace is a major architectural landmark of Lithuania's cultural heritage. Built in the 17th century as the residence of the influential Radvila noble family, the palace combines Renaissance features with early Baroque elements. Today, it forms part of the Lithuanian National Museum of Art and serves as a venue for both national and international exhibitions. With its rich historical atmosphere and central location, the palace has become a vibrant cultural hub where past and present meet.

Initial Situation: A New Stage for a Unique Collection
As part of a comprehensive museum renewal project, the Lithuanian National Museum of Art planned to create an innovative permanent exhibition at Radvila Palace. The focus was on showcasing the extensive art collection of Vladimir Tarasov – an internationally renowned jazz musician and visual artist. The collection features works by around forty artists who created under the strict constraints of the Soviet era, characterized by ideological control, censorship, and limited freedom of movement. The goal was to design an exhibition offering both curatorial and spatial flexibility while integrating seamlessly with the historical surroundings.

Concept & Implementation: A Flexible Exhibition System in a Historic Setting
A custom exhibition system was developed to meet these needs, combining aesthetics with functionality. It consists of five retractable display panels housed in a transparent glass frame. This frame is suspended one meter above the ground and can be repositioned freely within the space. This mobility allows for quick and easy spatial reconfigurations – sightlines can be opened or closed, visitor flow can be redirected, and the narrative of the exhibition adapted. A particular design challenge was the angled installation of the panels, which required meticulous planning and precise execution to ensure uniform alignment and structural stability.

Outcome: An Exhibition in Dialogue with Its Space
The result is an exhibition solution that impresses with its versatility, visual elegance, and conceptual clarity:

• The movable elements enable constant reinterpretation of the space, offering great flexibility for changing contexts or curatorial approaches.
• The elevated, transparent frame brings a sense of lightness while creating a visual connection between the artwork, architecture, and viewer.
• The angled positioning of the panels adds dynamism to the presentation and encourages a multifaceted perception of the exhibited works.

Overall, the system integrates subtly yet effectively into the historic architecture of Radvila Palace, reinforcing the artistic message of the collection.