The curator and author of the exhibition is artist Tomas Lagūnavičius.

The exhibition will run until January 19, 2026.

​

This exhibition invites you to take a look at one of the oldest philosophical trends – eudemonism. This school of thought asserts that the true meaning of human life is the pursuit of happiness. Ancient Greek thinkers—Democritus, Socrates, Aristotle, the Stoics—believed that happiness is not just a momentary pleasure, but inner harmony, virtue, and self-knowledge. Eudemonism is similar to hedonism, but differs from it in its interpretation of the source of happiness: happiness is understood not as an abundance of pleasures, but as inner freedom and fulfilment.

Eudemonism teaches that happiness is not only a personal goal, but also the foundation of social well-being, and that true fulfillment is only possible when a person cultivates their abilities, overcomes their passions, and discovers independence from the external world. Only by constantly practicing these virtues can a person achieve inner peace and realize their true potential.

This exhibition invites us to reflect on what truly brings us happiness and fulfillment, whether it lies in short-lived pleasures or in the practice of virtues, self-knowledge, and harmonious relationships with others. Eudemonism: Tips for Being Happy reminds us that happiness is not a matter of chance, but rather a consistent moral life that leads to true inner freedom and human well-being.

​

About the artist:

​

Tomas Lagūnavičius is a renowned multidisciplinary and mixed media artist living in Kaunas, Lithuania, whose work spans both visual and performing arts. In 2025, he was officially recognized as a 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).