Mushrooms in Konstantinas Prošinskis's Life

We invite you to discover the world of mushrooms through the eyes of Konstantinas Prošinskis. In this lecture, mycologist Dr. Jonas Kasparavičius will introduce Prošinskis's personality and his life's greatest passion – his mushroom drawings. We will learn about the artistic, scientific, and historical value of these mushroom watercolors, their significance today, and their place in the history of natural science. The drawings will be compared with works by other contemporary and modern authors, as well as with the real mushrooms depicted in them. The lecture will also discuss the challenges Prošinskis faced and problems that remain relevant to mushroom enthusiasts to this day. The lecture will be delivered by the exhibition's author, mycologist Dr. Jonas Kasparavičius, who has been researching the mysterious world of mushrooms for over 30 years. This lecture is part of a series of events accompanying the exhibition, and admission is free and open to all. Join us on August 12th at 6 PM at Markučiai Manor.

Adresas: Markučių dvaras, Subačiaus g. 124, Vilnius