Diana NausÄ—dienÄ— visited the Kadriorg Art Museum in Tallinn together with the First Lady of Estonia

During her visit to Estonia, First Lady Diana Nausėdienė, accompanied by Estonian First Lady Sirje Karis, visited the Kadriorg Art Museum in Tallinn. There, the two First Ladies toured the international exhibition Bernardo Strozzi: Master in the Shadow of Caravaggio, which showcases the work of one of Italy's most prominent Early Baroque painters.

The exhibition was organized in cooperation with European museums and private collections to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kadriorg Art Museum. It features around 45 paintings and graphic works by Bernardo Strozzi, including pieces never before displayed publicly. The exhibition was presented to the First Ladies by one of its curators, Greta Koppel.

"I am delighted to visit this impressive exhibition together the First Lady of Estonia, which highlights Bernardo Strozzi's creative power and his dialogue with the Caravaggio era. This is a remarkable example of the spread of European culture in our countries," First Lady Diana Nausėdienė pointed out.

During their meeting, Diana Nausėdienė and Sirje Karis discussed the role of culture as a bridge between nations and welcomed the growing cooperation in culture and heritage. Among the most notable recent cultural initiatives are joint museum partnerships such as the Baltic Museology School, the Tartu Science Center AHHAA exhibition in Vilnius, and collaborations in contemporary art, including Estonia's participation in ArtVilnius'25. These initiatives are actively supported by the Baltic Culture Fund.

The Lithuanian First Lady's visit to the Kadriorg Art Museum symbolizes the continuity of cultural cooperation between Lithuania and Estonia. This partnership extends beyond art exhibitions to include theater, music, librarianship, and other fields. During the visit, the First Ladies also discussed the further development of these ties and welcomed the strengthening cultural dialogue between the two countries.

"The cultural connections between our countries are growing stronger, as seen in joint projects across museums, art, and science. These initiatives are becoming an essential part of our bilateral relations," the First Lady of Lithuania emphasized.