23 Oct
Exhibitions
Interactive installation Matter to Matter
18 Oct - 28 Oct
For only 11 days, the Matter to Matter interactive installation will be displayed in Riga, whose artist Artūrs Analts won the London Design Biennale's (LDB) Best Design Award.
02 Jun - 28 Oct
Exhibitions
1st Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art
02 Jun - 28 Oct
The inaugural edition of the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art (RIBOCA), titled Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More, runs from 2nd of June until 28th of October 2018. Curated by Katerina Gregos, the biennial takes place at various venues in Riga and Jurmala. Including works by 104 artists (a third of which are from the Baltic countries), the biennial presents a large number of new commissions, 10 outdoor sculptures and ‘site-specific interventions’.
25 Aug - 30 Nov
Exhibitions
Exhibition - Baltic Oaks
25 Aug - 30 Nov
The exhibition consists of Dutch and Flemish 16th–17th century paintings on wooden panels made of oak. The essence of this project is the identification of these oaks with DNA and dendrochronological methods to confirm the assumption that they are the Baltic oak trees sent to the Netherlands during the flourishing of the Hanseatic time.
07 Dec - 13 Jan
Exhibitions
The way through the Christmas Trees 2018
07 Dec - 13 Jan
It was in Riga, just over 500 years ago, where the first ever Christmas tree was set-up and decorated in market square. In honor of this event, each year Riga becomes the Christmas tree capital of the world - where many different and creative art objects are set-up throughout the city. These modern-day Christmas tree surprises with their originality, as well as the variety of materials used, from light installations, to wood, glass, bricks and the use of warmth. The exposition includes the best works by artists, students of the Art Academy as well as other creative professionals.
30 Aug - 30 Oct
Exhibitions
Photography exhibition: Song and Dance - in Australia and Latvia
30 Aug - 30 Oct
In cooperation with the local photography association of Riga's sister city in Australia - Cairns, the VEF Palace of Culture's photo studio RIGA and RVR are organizing a joint exhibition featuring 60 photographs which show various aspects of song and dance around the world.
02 Nov
Trade Fairs
Beauty Industry Exhibition: "Baltic Beauty 2018"
02 Nov - 04 Nov
The latest lines of cosmetic products and state of the art trends in grooming and styling, consultation options with sector pros, wide variety of presentations and master classes from hairdressers, cosmetologists, make-up artists, manicure/pedicurists, also competitions and contests. All this and more at the Exposition Center in Riga-Ķīpsala, at the year's biggest and best beauty industry event in the Baltics and Scandinavia.
03 Nov - 24 Feb
Exhibitions
Exhibition - Portrait in Latvia. 20th century. Facial Expressions.
03 Nov - 24 Feb
The exhibition will give an insight into the genre and its development, as well as compositional provisions and stylistic variations. The exhibition will portray iconography characteristic of the 20th century, which, compared to the genesis of historical portraits, is closer to our time.
03 Nov - 24 Feb
Exhibitions
Exhibition - Portrait in Latvia. 20th century. Caricature.
03 Nov - 24 Feb
This exhibition is a satellite project of the main portrait exhibition at the Latvian National Museum of Art aimed at acquainting the visitor with caricatures and cartoons drawn by Latvian artists in the 20th century.
03 Nov - 24 Feb
Exhibitions
Exhibition - Portrait in Latvia. 20th century. Facial Expressions.
03 Nov - 24 Feb
The exhibition will give an insight into the genre and its development, as well as compositional provisions and stylistic variations. The exhibition will portray iconography characteristic of the 20th century, which, compared to the genesis of historical portraits, is closer to our time.
03 Nov
Exhibitions
Daiga Krūze's solo exhibition
03 Oct - 03 Nov
The artist in her works defines her subjective observations and conceptualizes the medium of painting. Colour, its application and relations are the main aspects in the artist's work. Daiga Krūze has graduated from the Art Academy of Latvia with Bachelor's (2002) and Master's (2004) degree in Art. Her works are regularly displayed in solo shows in Latvia and abroad, and the artist has been repeatedly nominated for Purvītis Prize. Daiga Krūze's works are in the collection of the Latvian National Museum of Art and several private collections.
03 Nov
Trade Fairs
Beauty Industry Exhibition: "Baltic Beauty 2018"
02 Nov - 04 Nov
The latest lines of cosmetic products and state of the art trends in grooming and styling, consultation options with sector pros, wide variety of presentations and master classes from hairdressers, cosmetologists, make-up artists, manicure/pedicurists, also competitions and contests. All this and more at the Exposition Center in Riga-Ķīpsala, at the year's biggest and best beauty industry event in the Baltics and Scandinavia.
04 Nov
Trade Fairs
Beauty Industry Exhibition: "Baltic Beauty 2018"
02 Nov - 04 Nov
The latest lines of cosmetic products and state of the art trends in grooming and styling, consultation options with sector pros, wide variety of presentations and master classes from hairdressers, cosmetologists, make-up artists, manicure/pedicurists, also competitions and contests. All this and more at the Exposition Center in Riga-Ķīpsala, at the year's biggest and best beauty industry event in the Baltics and Scandinavia.
05 Nov - 09 Dec
Exhibitions
Solo exhibition - Jurģis Skulme 90
05 Nov - 09 Dec
Painter, art expert, publicist and teacher Jurģis Skulme (13.11.1928.-25.02.2015) has a special place in the Latvian painting scene, who has also made great contributions in art sciences and its development. Honoring Skulme's diverse creative work throughout his great life, the VEF Palace of Culture will host a solo-exhibition on the artist's anniversary.
07 Nov
Exhibitions
Vija Zariņa's exhibition "Latvia's Code"
07 Nov - 08 Dec
Paintings of Vija Zariņa do not promise shock of provocation. The artist in the exhibition "Latvia's Code" will represent as if the traditional landscape painting. Landscapes with special, surreal lights, landscapes with dominating sky, landscapes viewed through the eyes of a dreamer and romantic, featuring metaphysical tranquility and beauty.
10 Oct - 10 Nov
Exhibitions
Charity exhibition - Art helps vision
10 Oct - 10 Nov
The exhibition will feature different works of 12 Latvian artists, some of which will be on sale at a charity auction after November 30 in support of cornea transplantation in Latvia.
10 Oct - 10 Nov
Exhibitions
Agate Apkalne's exhibition - Sorrow of the soul
10 Oct - 10 Nov
Agate Apkalne in her latest paintings continues to take visitors along with her in the depths of her personality where storm is followed by peace and tranquility, melancholy by harmony, eternal pursuit by moments of insight.
10 Nov
Trade Fairs
International Pet and Zoo-industry Show “ZooExpo 2018”
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Professional dog and cat shows, a wide array of house pets and/or exotic animals, demonstrations and other entertainment events, plus, on display - everything necessary for your animal - chow, accessories, care and grooming kits, veterinary products. Advice and tips from professionals, who will be on duty. For the youngsters - inflatable amusement attractions, free of charge!
11 Nov
Trade Fairs
International Pet and Zoo-industry Show “ZooExpo 2018”
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Professional dog and cat shows, a wide array of house pets and/or exotic animals, demonstrations and other entertainment events, plus, on display - everything necessary for your animal - chow, accessories, care and grooming kits, veterinary products. Advice and tips from professionals, who will be on duty. For the youngsters - inflatable amusement attractions, free of charge!
11 Nov
Exhibitions
Exhibition “The Lāčplēsis Military Order”
11 Nov
The Latvian National Museum of History displays the sole remaining complete set of the Military Order of Lāčplēsis, just on one day every year - November 11. Back in 1970, the Museum was given items of tremendous value: Latvian Army General Jānis Balodis' (1882-1965) medals and awards, among them the Lāčplēsis Order's Class I, II and III, Balodis, in his career, having been bestowed all three.
19 Oct - 13 Nov
Exhibitions
Exhibition - The metamorphoses of pearls in contemporary and conceptual jewelry
19 Oct - 13 Nov
The exhibition will feature jewelry artists from all over the world, as well as painters from Latvia. The unifying element of all exhibitors is pearl. As a result of the aesthetic creativity of artists, a pearl acquires a modern form based on the individual experience and material selection of each artist. The selection of diverse and unusual materials creates a game that highlights the classical and unmistakable matter of a pearl and allows it to be reflected in today's light.
16 Nov - 28 Nov
Exhibitions
Latvian contemporary jewellery artist’s Valdis Brože personal exhibition - Imprint
16 Nov - 28 Nov
The artist Valdis Brože, while creating this jewelry collection, pays special attention to the materials found in Latvia and the historical footprints left on the country's soil, which directly or indirectly influenced the people living in this area.
16 Nov - 15 Dec
Exhibitions
Exhibition "Bloodline"
16 Nov - 15 Dec
Congratulating Latvia on its 100th anniversary, the gallery organizes celebration of art, inviting representatives from families of artists who have made significant contribution to Latvian art. The power of the country lies in the power of its families who ensure the quality of cultural values, handing them down from generation to generation.
21 Sep - 18 Nov
Exhibitions
13th Baltic Triennial - Give up the Ghost
21 Sep - 18 Nov
At the heart of the 13th Baltic Triennial's (BT13) final chapter taking place at the Kim? contemporary art center in Riga are live components which continue on BT13’s eagerness to foster audience engagement and blur the lines in between the exhibition format and other types of spectacles – whether private or public – such as the club, the reading salon and the cabaret.
22 Nov - 27 Jan
Exhibitions
Exhibition - Just in time. Design stories about Latvia
22 Nov - 27 Jan
The exhibition dedicated to Latvia's centenary will look back at 100 years since Latvia's foundation when design gradually turned into a separate discipline, separating from art, architecture, crafts and industry. The exhibition will tell about the Latvian society through several stages in history. How was the Latvian identity forming and what role did design play in it? How is design changing along with changes in people's welfare? What trends have promoted new directions in design?