‘Baltic Island’ Exhibition Opening Next Week Announces Details for 50+ Baltic Animation Screenings

With the 'Baltic Island' exhibition—showcasing animation and illustration from the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)—opening next week at Spiral Garden from June 1 to June 14, 2026, the NGO 'KOI NIPPON' has released details regarding its animation screenings, art auctions, and panel discussions. (*General public exhibition starts June 2 at 11:00.) This exhibition is the first large-scale showcase in Japan focusing on the serene and precise visual culture of the Baltic states. Through illustration displays at Spiral Garden, animation screenings at WPÜ SHINJUKU, an art auction supporting Ukraine, and panel events with artists, the exhibition offers a multifaceted look at Baltic visual culture. On June 3, the animation program at WPÜ SHINJUKU will feature over 50 works categorized into seven thematic programs. Rather than grouping by country, the program is organized by mood, tone, and imagination, highlighting themes such as surreal humor, social satire, solitude, memory, myth, love, and resilience. Featured works include Academy Award-shortlisted 'Dog Apartment' and 'Eeva,' as well as 'Priorities,' an early short by Gints Zilbalodis, director of the award-winning feature 'Flow.' Additionally, an art auction will be held on June 4 at Spiral Garden to support Ukraine, featuring approximately 20 works. Panel events will also be held throughout the duration, serving as a platform for cultural exchange between Baltic creators and the Japanese audience.