Design graduates: Gatis Vectirāns

In his bachelor’s degree project at the Art Academy of Latvia Functional Design Department, Gatis Vectirāns prototyped a smart platform «NatriX lat–100» for transportation of equipment and battle inventory. It is meant to perform small military unit tactical tasks. In the future, «NatriX lat–100» will be modified for the use in forestry, environment conservation, rescue services and other industries.

Stories - Fold, July 16, 2019

Polish design at its best. Interview with Magdalena Heliasz

Graphic designer, publisher, and curator Magdalena Heliasz is an expert of the Polish graphic design scene. In 2011 she created Print Control — an online platform and annual magazine for promoting Polish design through publishing, exhibitions, and cultural events. In these eight years she has been seeking out the best examples of graphic design and building a comprehensive collection of works.

Interviews - Dārta Dīriņa, July 10, 2019

ISSP 2019 evening programme in Zaļenieki

From July 12 to July 20, the International Summer School of Photography (ISSP) will take place at Zaļenieki manor, Jelgava district. Traditionally, it will offer a series of fascinating evening presentations and talks.

Stories - Fold, July 8, 2019

Naked Truth Nº225—Aleksandrs Bētiņš

The next «Adwards» festival, organised by Latvian Art Directors Club, will take place on March 27, 2020. The president of LADC is Aleksandrs Bētiņš, the creative director at the agency «Not Perfect | Y&R Riga».

Naked Truths - Fold, July 5, 2019

Design graduates: Nora Gavare

Finishing her master’s studies at the Art Academy of Latvia’s functional design program, Nora Gavare unveils her graduation work «Audz» ― a community garden that unifies social and experience design.

Stories - Elīna Lībiete, July 5, 2019

Events

MDAD 30th Anniversary Exhibition

From July 11 to September 29, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD) will host its 30th–anniversary exhibition «Exposing the Hidden», which is built of different stories telling about the ways in which objects enter the museum.

Stories - Fold, July 4, 2019

Call for entries to the ArchDaily & Strelka Award

ArchDaily, Strelka KB, and Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design have announced an open call for a joint award to celebrate emerging architects and new ideas that transform the contemporary city. The applications are open until July 10, 2019.

Stories - Fold, July 1, 2019

Animated film «Away» by Gints Zilbalodis

In mid–June, filmmaker and animator Gints Zilbalodis received the main prize at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival’s selection «Feature Film Contrechamp» for his debut feature film «Away».

Stories - Fold, June 27, 2019

«Mizo» backpacks for minimalists

A few years ago the Latvian slow fashion accessories brand «Mizo» begun to create functional and ascetic backpacks suitable for both urban and outdoor activities.

Stories - Veronika Viļuma, June 25, 2019

Synthesizer «Motor Synth» by «Gamechanger Audio»

The Latvian audio company «Gamechanger Audio» that entered the market with its «Plus Pedal» is introducing a new product — an analogue electro–mechanical synthesizer «Motor Synth» that uses a system of electromotors as its main source of the sound.

Stories - Fold, June 11, 2019

«Salt House» in Pāvilosta by Brigita Bula

In a maritime meadow on the edge of the historical center of Pāvilosta, Brigita Bula’s «Salt House» resembles a long, narrow, bright line. It was awarded the highest prize in the Latvian Architecture Award.

Stories - Fold, June 10, 2019
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