By showing the history of parks, the exhibition also raises the question of what the future of the green area will be in times of climate crisis and political and social instability.

The emerging illustrator and animator Liāna Mihailova has the ability to create a meditative world in her works. In the Nice Touch section, Liāna shares her favourite headphones.

Brothers — designer Arthur Analts and pastry chef Tom Barsuks — have created the kitchen utensil brand Toma, which offers functional and attractive cooking tools that can literally be split in half to share the joy of cooking

As the new academic year begins, graphic designer Matīss Zvaigzne, who also heads the Graphic Design Department at the Art Academy of Latvia, shares the advice that he always gives to his students.

On September 14 and 15, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Architecture, and Design at the Art Academy of Latvia (LMDA) will hold an international interdisciplinary workshop with internationally renowned researchers, artists, and curators.

Combining her interest in architecture and ornaments, graphic designer Karola Ruben has transformed the tile patterns found in the historica buildings in Riga into colourful scarves.

From September 15 to November 16, the ISSP Gallery will host Scene, an exhibition by Arnis Balčus focusing on today’s alternative youth subculture in Latvia of the same name, revealing the struggles of today’s youth.

In the Nice Touch section, Alexey Murashko shares three items and one technique that have helped to create his books.

At the beginning of the summer, the Design Activism: Interventions for Eco-Social Challenges summer school was held in the Vidzeme Market, where students learned new design methods to create speculative intervention proposals, from a composting service to a cafe for pigeons.

Although Elīna has only recently graduated from the Fashion Design Master’s programme at Aalto University, she has already caught the attention of the fashion world. In the Nice Touch section, the designer shares the tools that are always with her.

From 26 August to 29 October 2023, Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to Photographic Masters, a series of works by the internationally renowned American photographer Sandro Miller is on view at the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga.

On September 22, brand experts and industry professionals from six different countries will share their knowledge and experience in panel discussions and lectures. At the conclusion of the forum, the boldest and most beloved Baltic brands will be awarded.