Dainius Junevičius

Dainius Junevičius is a Lithuanian photography historian and curator affiliated with the Vilnius Academy of Arts under its Institute of Art Research. Holding a PhD in Art Studies (2023), he specializes in 19th–20th-century Lithuanian photography and its social determinants. He is a member of the European Society for the History of Photography and has curated international exhibitions on historical photography.

• Vilnius University, Faculty of Physics (1981)
• Doctorate in Art Studies (2023), focusing on 1950s–1970s Lithuanian photography

His research bridges photography history, cultural documentation, and Franco-Lithuanian exchange. Current projects include a postdoctoral study on French influences in 19th-century Lithuanian photography (2024–2026) and curating exhibitions showcasing photographers like Benedykt Tyszkiewicz and Juozapas Čechavičius. Publications span books, bilingual editions, and scholarly articles in Lithuanian, Polish, and English.

Scientific awards:

• Vilnius Club Prize (2019) for 'Abdonas Korzonas – pirmųjų Vilniaus vaizdų fotografas'
• Pro Cultura Hungarica Medal (2015)

Junevičius collaborates with institutions like the Lithuanian National Museum of Art and Musée Nicéphore Niépce, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to photography history. His work integrates archival research, exhibition curation, and comparative cultural analysis.