Originally conceived as Andris Eglītis’ exhibition catalogue, the publication has been created as an independent creative work, developed in close collaboration between the artist, photographer Reinis Hofmanis, designer Una Grants, and the writers.

The sustainable fashion and youth culture platform Bourzma invites young fashion designers to apply for the Bourzma Boutique fashion show and competition, which will take place in Riga on May 21 and 22.

Book designer Alexey Murashko has been included in the ED Agencies League ranking compiled by the European Design Awards, placing eighteenth overall and first in the Editorial & Publications category.

Photographer Madara Kuplā portrays buildings and interiors with an architectural understanding and artistic sensibility, skilfully capturing the play of light, textures, and colours. In the Nice Touch section, Madara recommends a good way to spend your lunch break to get back to work with renewed energy.

Aleksandrs Breže’s exhibition Threshold, on view at gallery Ansi until February 15, explores the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds, between art and design, form and function with digital tools becoming an extension of traditional craftsmanship.

Graphic designer Dans Jirgensons is fascinated by archiving processes and likes to experiment with visual nuances that may seem outdated, anonymous, or forgotten at first. In the Nice Touch section, Dans talks about a very ordinary but effective tool for time management.

This year, the Latvian Television programme Kultūršoks has unveiled a new visual and sound identity, created by artist Roberts Rūrāns, animator Eduards Balodis, and sound designer Pēteris Pāss. The programme’s opening sequence, or theme animation, depicts a detective moving through a rich and colourful cultural landscape.

Until the end of the year, the Latvian War Museum is hosting the exhibition A Child’s Mind, opened last year and dedicated to children’s experiences of war, offering a platform for parents and children to engage in open conversations about complex and sensitive topics.

Sculptor and designer Anna Priede is the co-funder of the new art book publishing house Entropy.press. Until January 23, the publishing house invites artists, photographers, and graphic designers to submit book ideas. In the Nice Touch section, Anna talks about a habit that allows her to find inspiration and discover new «nice touches».

Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Latvian Art Directors’ Club (LADC) is taking a significant step by transforming the Latvian creative excellence festival ADwards 2026 into the largest regional advertising industry event in the Baltics.

In the interview, MADE Arhitekti founders, Linda Krūmiņa and Miķelis Putrāms, talk about the merging of practicality and beauty and the gentle power of the architect.

Architect Rudolfs Dainis Šmits, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at RISEBA University, received the Cross of Recognition this year for his contribution to Latvian architecture and the education of young architects. In the Nice Touch section, Rudolfs Dainis talks about a hobby that helps him embark on a creative adventure.