Latvia - Art

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 ...

Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm Jurgis Skulme (1928-2015) – painter, art scientist. 1954 – The graduating State Art Academy of Latvia, the monumental department (diploma wor...

Boulders near the field. 1983, cardboard, oil, 68x94 cm

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 ...

Rose. Paper, mixed media, 30 x 40 cm Education 1967-1973 Department of Painting, Latvian Academy of Art, Riga, Latvia 1960-1967 Janis Rozentals Riga High School of Art, Riga, Latvia Member of the Artist’s Union of Latvia. Lives and works in Riga, Latvia. Participating in exhibitions since 1972 Awards and Prizes 2016 Art Academy Prize, Art Academy of Latvia, Riga, Latvia 2009 Nominant for the Purvītis Prize 2009 – Latvian National Museum of Art, Alfor LTD, Latvia 2008 Diena Annual Culture Award – Newspaper Diena, Riga, Latvia 2008 “Lielais Kristaps (The Big Kristaps)” prize for the best animation feature artist – Prize of Latvian Filmmakers Union, Riga, Latvia 2008 IV class Order of the Three Stars – highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia, The Chapter of Orders, Riga, Latvia 2007 Latvian Museums Association Prize of the Year, Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga, Latvia Public collections Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga, Latvia Artists’ Union of Latvia Art Collection, Riga, Latvia State Bank of Latvia, Riga, Latvia Swedbank Contemporary Art Collection, Riga, Latvia Museum Ludwig, Cologne, Germany ECB’s Art Collection, Frankfurt, Germany State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia Perm Museum of Contemporary Art, Perm, Russia Jane Voorhees...

Paris, place de la Madeleine. 1955, oil on canvas, 46x55 cm Paris landscape Merio Ameglio (1897-1970) Born in San Remo, Italy along the Mediterranean Sea, Mario Amegilo painted m...

Arijs Skride (1906.24.IX Madonna parish – 1987.22.XI Riga), painter. Arijs Skride was born into a farmer's family. Wife Gundega Vaska – graphic artist. At the age of 15, he passed ...

Spring 1991. Cardboard, oil, 94.5x70 cm

Four trees. Paper, wood carving, 29x29 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1...

Asters ~ 1970, oil on canvas, 55x80 cm Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist. The sun and a woman are the center of the world. It is not for nothing that the sun always...

Gates to your dreams. 2023., oil on linen, 140x120 cm Modular artwork from 4 pcs. - 70x60 cm total size 140x120 cm Alyona Prokofyeva (1988) From 2016 surname Galaktionova. Alyona...

Sunny winter landscape. 1985, cardboard, oil, 45x58 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in diffe...

Four women with puppets. 1947, paper, mixed media, 16.3x11 cm Adolfs Zardins (1890 08 II Riga, Latvia – 1967 07 II Jurmala, Latvia), painter. Only in 1990 his relatives give his art...

Olģerts Saldavs (1907.29.VII – 1960.1.IV) - Painter, art scholar. Studied in the studio of U. Skulme, later of K. Miesnieks and L. Liberts (1926). In 1936, he graduated from the V. ...

In painting this piece, I poured my admiration for the dance between light and color onto the canvas, capturing the ephemeral beauty of flora. Each stroke is imbued with the energy o...

In this oil painting, I've captured the warmth of family ties against the chill of a winter's day. Through impressionistic strokes and an expressionistic palette, I aimed to evoke th...

Old town . Oil on cardboard 47,x68 cm. Leonids Maurins (1934-2012) From 1954 to 1961 studied at J. Rozentāls Riga Art School From 1961 to 1969 studied at the Art Academy of Latvia, Pedagogical Department. 1969 - work as tutor at evening courses at the Chair of design, Latvian Academy of Arts. 1969 - first participation in an exhibition of Republican (7th Exhibition of Young Artists in Riga). From 1969 to 1970 - execution of the artist`s first monumental decorative painting for cafe "Allegro". 1975 - participation in the exhibition of young artists in Dzintari, Exhibition Hall (G. Liepina, L. Maurins, B. Vasilevskis, M. Tabaka). 1976 - the artist was accepted as member of the Latvian Artists...

Autumn foliage. 1990. Cardboard, oil, 95x70 The composition showcases the vibrant beauty of nature during the fall season. The dominant feature of the painting is the foliage itsel...

Birch grove. Oil on cardboard. 27, 5 x 21, 3 cm

Still life with peonies. 1989, paper, watercolor, 62x70 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural composition...

The series is dedicated to the artist's home town Riga. Māris Abiļevs (born 23 April 1956 in Kazakhstan) is a Latvian graphic artist and printer, brother of graphic artist Andris Ab...

Cross - as the unity of the world. 2009, oil on canvas, 83x67 cm

Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...

In memory of Louis Washkansky. 1960s, paper, gouache, 86x61 cm Gunars Klava (1933 – 1989) Gunars Klava was born in 1933 in Priekule. 1953 - graduated from J. Rosenthal Art School ...

Scarlet sunset. Bilateral. Paper, watercolor, 26.5x35 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began he...

In this painting, I've passionately blended acrylic and oil to capture a serene harbor at the cusp of fall. The essence of expressionism and impressionism dance...

Twenty and one more metamorphosis Etching, paper, 49x64 cm Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, U...

3 Brothers 2005., a/e, linocut, paper, 23x12 cm. The linocut technique involves carving a design into a block of linoleum and then transferring ink onto p...

Welcome to my world of colors! It is a great honor for me to plunge into the atmosphere of the great artists whom I admire, inspire and learn from. When I paint a picture, inspired...

“Riga Tram” BALTIC series, Canvas, Oil, acrylic, 40x50cm Original oil painting on canvas (40x50 cm) from the BALTIC series. This atmospheric cityscape captures a nostalgic red tram m...

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...

Flowers, 31x22 cm, cardboard/mixed media, 2023

Cafe. 2024., acrylic, paper, 25x25 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department – 1996. – 2000. ...

Summer. Paper, etching, 10/50., 31x41 cm Josif Elgurt (1924-2007) Born in 1924 in Kishinev in Romania. In 1947 resumed his art studies in Kishinev. Since 1952 he has lived in Riga ...

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 studios of artists V.Karkunov and A. Bykov. In 1993 Ludmila graduated from Riga Academy of Arts. Since 1988 she has exhibited her works together with the artists group "Free Art" as well as with other Latvian artists' associations. She has also worked as a teacher. Right now her art works can be found in private collections in USA, France, Italy, Germany, Norway as well as in collections of Norton Dodge, Zimmaly Museum and Jersey City. Personal exhibition: 1999. - Gallery "Boat", Riga of 1999. - Exhibition of Sun Bank, Riga, 2000. - Gallery of "Petits", Riga; 2001. - Riga-New York ", CASE Museum of Contemporary Russian Art in the New Jersey / USA; 2002. - Cultural and Historical Museum, Rezekne, 2002. - Gallery" Nelija ", Riga, 2002. - M. Volosina Museum Koktebele / Ukraine; 2005. - "Acts", Koktebele / Ukraine; 2005. - art café "La Boheme", Koktebele / Ukraine; 2009. - House of Blackheads, Riga. Group exhibitions: 2010. - Exhibition in House of Blackheads, Riga; 2008.- Auction Exhibition, Moscow's cultural and business center of Riga; 2008.- "Dedication" Gallery "Neelie", Riga; 2007. - Exhibition in House of Blackheads, Riga; 2006.- Exhibition of "sharp", CASE Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, New Jersey / USA; 2006.- Rembrandt Van Rein 4000 devoted to the anniversary of an international exhibition of Saint Petersburg / Russia; 2005.- Exhibition devoted to C. A. S. E. Museum of Contemporary Russian Art Museum's 25-year founding anniversary, New Jersey / USA; 2005.- C. A. S. E. Museum of Contemporary Russian Art in the New Jersey / USA; 2005.- "From the Heart", V. Karkunova 80th anniversary exhibition has opened, Russian Drama Theatre, Riga; 2005.- Exhibition, M. Vrubel Museum, Omsk / Russia; 2005.- "Homage to the woman 'House of Blackheads, Riga; 2004.- C. A. S. E. Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, New York / USA; 2003.- "Autumn motives", CASE Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, New York / USA; 2003.- "Russian hearts, Art Museum, Kharkov / Ukraine; 2003.- Zaporozijas Art Museum, Ukraine; 2003.- Contemporary Russian Painting...

Bee from the top Paper, mixed media, 30x21 cm Juris Utāns (1959-2022) was a Latvian painter. Worked in the field of critical realism, socially active and political art. Juris Utan...

Josif Elgurt (1924-2007) Born in 1924 in Kischinow in Romania. In 1947 resumed his art studies in Kischinow. Since 1952 he hase lived in Riga and until 1958 he studied at the Latvia...

Sun glare in warm water. 1983. Oil on cardboard, 31x24 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in d...

Harvesting hay 1930s. Paper, oil, 16x15 cm

Mountains 1989. Paper, watercolor, 10x14 cm Landscape with orange mountains. "Mountains" is a captivating watercolor painting that showcases the artist's skill in capturing the c...

Janis Pupols (1886 – 1956) Graduated Landscape studio of V. Purvitis in Latvia Art academy (1927). He took part in exhibitions since 1925. Artist painted landscapes in different t...

"Batumi. View of the Harbor" is a watercolor artwork created in 1987 on paper. The dimensions of the artwork are 18.5x30.5 cm. The painting portrays a scenic view of the harbor in B...

Antra Ivdra (1966) The member of Artist association in Latvia (2004), Association Internationale des Arts Plastiques (2008), Association of Creativity, Latvia (2006). Art education...

In this oil painting, I've captured the wild vibrancy of nature and the ephemeral beauty of blooming flowers. Each stroke conveys raw emotion and the dynamic interplay of color and t...

Boats at the coast. 1975, cardboard, oil, 37x40 cm Fishing village by the sea. Painting in blue colors. Сalm harmonious seascape

After the rain. Water lilies. 2018, oil on canvas, 40x50 cm Valery Bayda (1958) Valery Bayda was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at...

Vase blue flower. 2017. Stone mass, h 17,5 cm, diam. 21.5 cm

Dahlias. 2009, oil on canvas, 92x70 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and ...

Bee from the side Paper, mixed media, 21x30 cm Juris Utāns (1959-2022) was a Latvian painter. Worked in the field of critical realism, socially active and political art. Juris Uta...

Beautiful day at the Sea. 2018. Paper, watercolor, 21x30 cm Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibited since 1969 and are held in private collections i...

Magic realism 22/73. 1973., oil on canvas, 100 x 140 cm JURIS SOIKANS (1920-1995) 1990. Member of the Artists’ Union, Latvia 1989. Visiting lecturer ...

Flowers. 1979. Oil on canvas, 100x92 cm Still life with colorful flowers Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated fr...

Night swim. 2023., acrylic, paper, 25x25 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department – 1996. – 2...

River. 1960, watercolor on paper, 43x61 cm Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brencens (1936 – 39). He ...

Josif Elgurt (1924-2007) Born in 1924 in Kischinow in Romania. In 1947 resumed his art studies in Kischinow. Since 1952 he hase lived in Riga and until 1958 he studied at the Latvia...

Sunset in the forest. 1972., Cardboard, oil, 46x73 cm Colorful landscape, in blue, yellow, pink colors Valdis Bush (1924-2014) studied at the Art academy...

At the bridge. Cardboard, oil. 6.2x8 cm

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...

Flowers in a vase. 2020, cardboard, oil, 70x50 cm

"The Eternal Question" is a surrealist artwork created on cardboard using oil as the medium. It measures 92x61 cm, providing a substantial size to convey the artist's vision and intr...