Latvia

This piece bursts with raw emotion and movement through its bold pastel strokes and fiery red hues. I captured the essence of an angelic figure caught between strength and vulnerabil...

(handmade canvas) When he starts painting, his heartbeat rises from the expectation of a meeting with the canvas and a great desire to paint, his whole body begins to tremble, the mu...

Vladimir Glushenkov (1948-2009) (May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translator. Vladimir Glushkenkov was born in family with Russian-Poli...

Road to the home at summer evening. 1973, oil on cardboard, 49x69 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies...

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...

Laimonis Bubieris (1934-2012), Roofs of the city, cardboard/oil, 42x49.5 cm

Cityscape. Paper, acrylic, 100x70 cm Expressive painting, view on Old Town buildings

In this piece, I poured my emotions into the vibrant coral tulips, capturing their delicate beauty through textured oil strokes. The interplay of expressionism and realism invites yo...

In this piece, I poured my soul into the delicate blooms, capturing their tender energy with vibrant, soft hues of coral and pink. Using oil, I aimed to blend expressionism and reali...

This piece bursts with raw passion and bold emotion, blending expressionism and pop art to evoke strength and sensuality. The vibrant red rose symbolizes fiery desire, set against de...

Mag 1999, canvas, oil, 74.2x80.3 cm "Mag" is an intriguing artwork created in 1999 by Igor Maikov. It is a large oil painting on canvas, measuring 74.2x80.3 cm. The painting depicts a portrait of an old lady set...

Laimonis Bubieris (1934-2012) Girl with a faun, cardboard/oil, 58x68 cm

Laimonis Bubieris (1934-2012) Yachts, cardboard/oil, 57x69 cm

Still life with a bunch of flowers and apples. 1940s, cardboard, oil, 90x69 cm Harijs Veldre (Bullis till 1947) (1927.8.III – 1999.6.V) Harijs Veldre learned in Riga school of appl...

Dedication to Picasso. 1993, assemblage, cardboard, wood, acrylic, 68 x 47 cm Georgs Barkans (1925-2010) Textile artist, architect, artist Professional education: University of Latv...

Portrait. 1970s, cardboard, oil, 50x35,5 cm Woman portrait in light colors Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated ...

Landscape. 1942. Oil on cardboard, 36.5x47.5 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University a...

Christmas. 1997, cardboard, mixed media, 18.5x25 cm Atis Ievins (1946) The exhibition by artist Atis Ieviņš reminds the very origins of serigraphy technique in Latvian art in the ti...

Baltic Sea at Liepaja. 2018, acrylic on canvas, 30x40 cm Janis Zingitis born in 1973 in Riga, Latvia (then Soviet Union). Attended Janis Rozentals Riga...

Latgale. The river Daugava Oil on board, 40,5x50 cm The River Daugava, one of the largest rivers in Latvia, is the central element of the painting. The artist has used various shades of blue to depict the river, capturing its flowing motion and reflecting the surrounding landscape. The brushstrokes and texture on the board adds depth and movement to the representation of the water. The surrounding landscape of Latgale is portrayed with attention to detail. The artist has depicted the calmness of Latvian countryside, including small living houses and green meadows with bushes and trees lining the riverbanks. Stanislavs Kreics...

Zane Elerte (1987) Home Medal, matte iron, etched, 78x68x8 mm The medal is a square abstract object made of matte iron and etched with a design. It measure...

How to understand Sigita Daugule's work? At the cradle of her style (emerged in late 90s) there are significant memories of the expansion of modern art ...

Magic realism 41/78. 1978., oil on canvas, 100x140 cm JURIS SOIKANS (1920-1995) 1990. Member of the Artists’ Union, Latvia 1989. Visiting lecturer at...

"Summer Splendor" invites the viewer into an intimate moment with a single pink peony in bloom. With no background to distract, the focus rests entirely on the delicate rhythm of pe...

Blue Glass, 34,5x15x8 cm

Feelings. 2019, hardboard, oil, 39x28 cm

Still life. 1964. Oil on cardboard, 61x78 cm

Sunflowers Cardboard, oil, 87x77 cm Still life painting with stylized sunflowers on light-colored background. The focal point of the artwork is the depiction of sunflowers, known f...

Winter landscape 1965, paper/watercolor, 20x25.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many mi...

Fishermen. Paper, watercolor, 20x29.5 cm

Ship. 1964. Watercolor on paper 13,5x20,5 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began her studies at...

Notre-Dame de Paris. Oil on canvas, 65x54 cm Max Band (1901-1974) Max Band was born in Lithuania in 1900. He was drawing and painting from a young age, copying the works of great m...

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

The abstract series of sizable works done in a mixed-media technique pays homage to the great modernists and abstract expressionists such as Mondrian, Kandinsky, Still and Motherwell...

Early autumn mood. 1990. Cardboard, oil, 24x32 cm This painting depicts an early autumn landscape with lively, textured brushstrokes that capture the transition between summer and f...

Her beautiful vagina. 2009, ink on paper, 26x17 cm Erotic ink drawing in black and white colors

Evening. 1981, oil on canvas, 65x70 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sara...

Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...

Mushrooms. 1980's, watercolor on paper, 54x75 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – learning a...

Flowers. 1970s. Paper, watercolors. 75, 5 x 54, 5 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – learn...

Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many military courses. In 1933 he graduated from the Arts Aca...

Tulips in a vase #3. Oil on cardboard, 45 x 31 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School o...

Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV – 1991.11.I) Alfej Bromults received his first professional education at Tautas University under R. Suta, J. Bīne and G. Šķilters. From 1938 he studied in...

Aleksandra Belcova (1892-1981) Studied at the Art School in Penza (1912-1917), State Free Art Workshops in Petrograd with N. Altman (1918-1919). Together with her husband Romans Su...

Mushrooms and mountains. 1968, paper, gouache, 83,5x59,5 cm Gunars Klava (1933 – 1989) Gunars Klava was born in 1933 in Priekule. 1953 - graduated from J. Rosenthal Art School 1964...

Renaissance dream. Messenger. Acrylic on canvas, 57x59 cm Painting with mystic creatures, people, horse, knight Igor Leontiev (1957) - one of the leading independent painters in Latvia Born in Riga, Latvia. Studied in the Art School of Rozental, the Latvian Academy of Arts and private studios of the famous painters and teachers Abram Bikov and Vitaly Karkunov. Participates in exhibitions since 1987. Awards: 1991 – One of the main grants at the International Art Project «Golden Brush» at the Central Painters' House, Moscow, Russia Solo Shows: 2008- Gallery "Antonia", Riga. exhibition "Dream City" 2002 – Open exhibition “Genesis” Austria, Vienna 2002 - «Painting», Blackhead's House, Riga (printed brochure) 2000 - Personal exhibition in Austria, Vienna “Gallery Atelier T” 2000 – Personal exhibition in Riga, Latvia 2000 - Institute of Practical Psyhogy, Riga (printed brochure) 2001 - Gallery «AtelierT», Vienna, Austria 1998 – Joined exhibition with N.Bessonova «Garant», Vienna, Austria 1998 - Gallery «Nelliya», Riga 1998 - Co-project with N.Bessonova «Birds and Fish», Gallery «Nelliya», Riga 1997 - Gallery «Dzintars», Riga 1997 - Insurance Company «New Re» Gallery, Geneva, Switzerland 1997 - Gallery «Rigas Vini», Riga 1997 - Gallery «Goldshidhaus», Gilzenkirken, Germany, with N.Bessonova 1996 – Personal exhibition in “Rigas vini” Gallery, Riga 1996 - Gallery «Sofia», Gilzenkirken, Germany 1991 - Russian Culture Fund, Riga 1991 – Last personal exhibition in Riga Group Shows: 2007 - Museum der stad Bad Ischl”Genesis2000” 2007 -“Art Innsbruck” International Messe. 2004 - Showcase of Latvian painters dedicated to Latvia joining the EU, museum «Horst Shloss», Germany 2004 - «Hungary by the Latvian Painters», Moscow House, Riga 2003 - «Autumn-2003», Latvian State Art Museum 2003 - Autumn exhibitions of Latvian Painters, Gallery «Nelliya», Riga 2003 - «Abstract Art in Latvian Painting», Latvian State Art Museum 2000-2006 - International Project dedicated to the Book «Genesis», Austria 2002 - «Autumn», Latvian State Art Museum 1999 - Participation in exhibition “Gold of Russian Art” Austria, Vienna, “Gallery Atelier T” 1999 – Participation in projects “Genesis” Austria, Vienna, “Gallery Atelier T” 1997 - «Art Expo» New York, USA 1996 - «Art of the Chosen Ones», Latvian State Art Museum «Arsenal» 1995 - «Surrealism in Works of Latvian Painters», Russian Culture Fund, Riga 1994 - «Christmas Exhibition», Embassy of Poland in Latvia, Riga 1993 - «Art of the Russian Painters», Embassy of Russia in Latvia, Riga 1993 - «Golden Brush», Central Painters' House, Moscow, Russia 1993 - «Latvian Painters», Gallery «Sofia», Germany 1992 – sept.,Oct. – exhibition in Baad Goseberg, Germany 1992 - «Artmyth», International Art Festival, Manezh, Moscow, Russia 1992 - «Latvian Art», Berlin, Germany 1991 – «Reshaping», exhibition in Moscow 1991 - «Golden Brush», Central Painters' House, Moscow, Russia 1991 - «Transformation», Youth Palace, Moscow, Russia 1991 - «Latvian Painters», Belver, Germany 1989 - «Artcontact» National Art Project, Culture House of Railroad workers, Riga 1989 - «Artist and Religion», Riga - Moscow 1988 - «Free Art», Rigas Modes, Riga 1987 - First exhibition with painters A.Alekperov and G.Huckivadze in the Culture House of Railroad workers, Riga Auctions: 2002 - «Doroteum» Vienna, Austria - paintings «Russian Art» and «Portrait of Olga...

In this piece, I've embraced the vivid, pulsating life of nature, capturing the wild, untamed energy of a poppy field. The strokes of oil paint bring out an almost tactile experience...

In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...

Juris Dimiters is among the most intellectual and witty artists of his generation. The characters of his works – paintings and posters – mostly are anthropomorphized fruits and objec...

Romans Suta Born on April 28, 1896 in the vicinity of Cesis (Latvia), died on July 14, 1944 in Tbilisi (Georgia), rehabilitated posthumously. Painter, graphic artist, decorative and stage designer, art critic and theoretician. Studied at the J. Madernieks' Art Studio (1913), Riga City Art School (1913-1915), and Penza Art School (1915 -1917). A prominent figure and active protagonist of modernist trends in Latvian art. Travels to Berlin and Paris, where he made the acquaintance of A. Ozanfant, Le Corbusier, and others. The influences of Cubism and Constructivism. A member of the Riga Artists' Group (1920-1924) and the Riga Graphic Artists' Society. Painter of still lifes and figural compositions. After the first experiments in Modernism, he turned to a more realistic manner of representation. The initiator and developer of a national constructive style, especially in interior design; the founder of Baltars creative workshop for porcelain painting (1924-1928); a designer and painter at Kuznetsov...

Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...

Victor Karnauh (1950-2012) Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of Latvian ...

Victor Karnauh (1950-2012) Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate of Latvian ...

Flowers in a vase Oil on canvas, 66x49 cm Still life painting with stylized sunflowers on light-colored background. The focal point of the artwork is the depiction of sunflowers, k...

Ludmilla Perec was born in 1959 in Uzbekistan. Graduated from the State University of Latvia with a degree in theoretical astrophysics. She learned the professional drawing in the st...

Tulips in a vase. Oil on cardboard, 45 x 30 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of A...

Wings. 1975., Woodcut, 70x50 cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fiction publications. The main directions of Rožkalns' professiona...

Quiet water sound. 2018, canvas, oil, 63x128 cm Abstract composition in earth colors Igor Leontiev (1957) - one of the leading independent painters in L...

Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sarato...