Augustina Lavickaitė. Visual research and storytelling.
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Material Diplomacy (2026)
Visual & archival research
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Research Night (April 16th 2026)
Nieuwe Insituut, Rotterdam
How do cultural, religious, political histories materialise in the objects gifted to the Vatican? And how do these objects mediate moments of conflict, transition, or instability?

This project investigates the material dimension of diplomacy through the study of gifts exchanged with the Holy See. Conducted through on‑site research at the Vatican in early 2026, the work combines visits to the Vatican Museums and Apostolic Library with interviews with curators and ambassadors. It traces how objects, ranging from everyday artefacts to national symbols, embody negotiations of power, belief, and identity.

Visual and archival research by Pyeori Jung and Augustina Lavickaitė.
Research documentation: www.are.na/augustina-lavickaite/r-material-diplomacy
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Last updated Jan 2026