Young artist Betija Jakaite works with illustration and animation, creating relatable characters that portray the balancing act of everyday life. She is the author of illustrations for our Support & Opportunities section. In the Nice Touch column, Betija talks about one of her favourite drawing techniques.
Fashion designer Sabīne Skarule continues a dialogue between Baltic cultural heritage and contemporary clothing design in the Skarule’s Autumn–Winter 2025 collection. The work is particularly inspired by Latvian traditions, beliefs, and superstitions, which, in the designer’s words, are «understood only by locals, without the need for explanation». The collection is defined by natural materials and a restrained colour palette, with a special emphasis on what she calls the «Riga Grey» tone.
Continuing the tradition, the conteporary photgraphy platform ISSP is publishing its annual planner, which includes 35 photographs by Latvian and international artists.
At the end of November, the design and communication studio Ausme released a collection of sculptural objects called Winter Guardians and received a bronze at the ADCE Awards 2025 for the visual identity of the Lampa festival anniversary. Director of the studio Beāte Broka shares her recipe for maintaining peace of mind.
Art book publishing house, Entropy.press, established this year by visual artist Katrīna Marta Riņķe and graphic designer and sculptor Anna Priede, invites to submit book manuscripts or drafts in the fields of visual art, photography, or graphic design.
The collection of interior objects, The Parade of Winter Guardians, by the design and communication studio Ausme and metal artist Katrīna Vītola was created in the spirit of the winter solstice and inspired by Latvian masking traditions.
From November 28 until February 8, a solo exhibition, Dancing Body, by photographer Aiga Rēdmane, will be on view at the ISSP Gallery. Focusing on the bodies of male dancers, the exhibition explores the shifting boundaries of masculinity.
The architecture studio Gaiss focuses on environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions, emphasising spatial and material qualities of the space. In the Nice Touch section, architect Arnita Melzoba, co-founder of Gaiss, shares a method for not losing focus on the end user.
Creative industry entrepreneur and audio design specialist Jānis Vērzemnieks has created a digital music tool titled Vantofons, which transforms the Vanšu Bridge into a virtual 25-string instrument. The
The young architect Marta Ventere, one of the winners of the Latvian Architecture Award 2025, talks about ways to relax your mind on the long autumn evenings.
The Latvian edition of the play by medieval mystic and poet Hildegard of Bingen is complemented by illustrations by artist and poet Linda Mence — colourful, detailed and multi-layered drawings — which interpret Hildegard’s virtues in a poetic way.
Landscape architect Linda Zaļā recommends a product that allows you to enjoy an unobstructed view from your window while protecting our winged friends.
The wordmark, graphic symbol, and other visual elements created for the exhibition hall refer to the act of looking and seeing, as well as the spatial experience of the visitor.
Designer Una Grants works in various fields, creating designs for books, posters, exhibitions, and other contexts. She is convinced that good design serves people and reminds us that it is everyone’s duty to work for the good of society.
Spatiality of the Border — Rehabilitation of the Latvian Eastern Frontier is young architect Marta Ventere’s call to enrich the landscape of the Latvian eastern border by bringing human-centric architecture into it.
Awakening the Landscape is an attempt to identify the multifaceted nature of the landscape and outline the focus areas of landscape architects. The book also gives a sense of the values of the ALPS team and offers an in-depth view into the workshop’s projects.