The photobook «Layers» by Madara Gritāne, published by «NoRoutine Books», has been recognized as one of the six best art books in Lithuania in 2018.
The Spring–Summer 2019 collection «Dreamers» by the kids clothing brand «Hebe» brings about memories of playing in the courtyard, daydreaming, strong friendships and four-legged family friends. Anticipating the summer, for the first time girl’s swimsuits have been included in the collection.
The diploma projects by the new architects of the Riga Technical University, exhibited at the Faculty of Architecture are on view until February 15.
Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūras (LIAA) biznesa inkubatori izziņo 2019. gada uzņemšanu un aicina jaunos uzņēmējus un biznesa ideju autorus pieteikties inkubācijas programmai.
Dita Enikova, who recently got a Master’s degree from the Art Academy of Latvia Fashion Department, is now one of the ten finalists at the prestigious 34th International Festival of Fashion and Photography Hyères.
Until February 14, applications are open to the competition of the National Design Award of Latvia. Kaspars Auzarējs–Auzers, Accenture Latvia Digital Service Design Lead, was one of the jury’s members last year.
The independent artists’ collective «Popper Publishing» has launched a new project «Paperweight Editions» — art book and experimental zine series that focuses on contemporary art.
From February 7 to March 31, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD) in Riga hosts «The Weather Diaries» exhibition.
In the contest «European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture — Mies van der Rohe Award» 383 projects are competing for the award in 2019.
One of the leading events of the Baltic start–up ecosystem, the «TechChill» conference, will take place on February 21 and 22 in Riga. Around 70 speakers from all around the world will explore this year’s topics — impact, innovation and the human side of tech.
In mid–January, the children’s bicycle «Leg&go», created at «Shaman Inventions» company in Cēsis, won the industry’s leading competition Design & Innovation Award 2019 as the most innovative and modern urban bike.
From February 1 to March 27, the ISSP Gallery in Riga will host «Together and Apart», an exhibition accompanied by a new book on the role of the architecture of apartment buildings in the economic, political, and social landscape of Latvia.
This is the last weekend to attend the pop–up shop of «Popper Publishing», independent publishing house led by artists’ collective, at the kim? Contemporary Art Center.
The second issue of the independent arts and culture magazine «Jezga» is out, exploring the topic of love, sex and gender. Its opening will take place at «Golden» bar in Riga.
The animation studio «Atom Art» presents its latest animated feature film «Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs» by director Edmunds Jansons. The artist of the film is the acclaimed illustrator Elīna Brasliņa. From February 1, it will be in cinemas all across Latvia.
Nordic–Baltic Mobility programme in the field of Culture is open to applications to receive financial support for artists’ residencies and short term and long term collaborative networking.
«Jezga» magazine’s editor is London–based Latvian photographer Anna Rosova, while its graphic design is made by Will Meighan.