Latvia - 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. ...

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. ...

Aija Zariņa is a prominent personality in Latvian art, actively advocating for idealism and personal freedom, against conformism. Her main theme is human existence, its fundamental c...

Circus Paper, mixed media, 27,5x39,5 cm ''Circus'' is a delightful and cheerful composition that celebrates the enchanting world of the circus, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating and joyous experience that only a circus can provide. The artist has skillfully combined various materials and techniques to bring the circus-themed artwork to life. The use of mixed media allows for a dynamic and multi-dimensional visual experience, where different textures and colors blend harmoniously to create an engaging spectacle. Aleksandra Belcova...

Roses. 1983, watercolor on paper, 75x55 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – learning at Liep...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter. 1978, cardboard, oil, 48x45 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints lands...

In this painting, I explored the serene interplay of nature's elements with a tranquil pond as the focal point, where the fluid brush strokes and minimalist approach produce an ether...

In this piece, I set out to capture the fleeting beauty of a spring morning. Using expressive brushstrokes and a blend of impressionistic light play, the painting evokes the serene y...

In this painting, I endeavored to capture the fleeting beauty of a sunset. The vibrant colors swirling in the sky reflect the depth of emotion felt when day meets night in a glorious...

Still life with fruits. 2019. Oil on canvas, 74x81 cm

This exuberant composition captures a blend of vivid emotions and iconic imagery. Using a vibrant palette of oils, I aimed to evoke a sense of joy and nostalgia, merging abstract and...

Rolands Krishjans (1966) In 1984 I finished J. Rozenthals art school in Riga. In 1993 I graduated from Latvian Art Academy with degree in monumental and decorative painting under t...

Walk in the city Oil on canvas, 60x80 cm

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 54x40cm  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 ...

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 54x40cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

In the recent years Maris Abilevs has been exploring the beauty of female shapes by using mixed media and various drawing techniques raging from expressive sketching to neat lines. T...

Daugava river. 1950, oil on cardboard, 46x37 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Suta, J. Bine an...

Honore-Victor Daumier (1808–1879) - Caricature. "A bon chat bon rat" lithograph on paper, 30x22 cm

In this piece, I sought to capture the ethereal blend of nature and the human spirit. Using oil paints, I layered textures and colors to create a surreal, vintage atmosphere where th...

Mug on a tray. 1970s, paper, watercolor, 76x55 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – learning ...

Flowers in a Vase, oil on canvas on cardboard, 71.5x55.5 cm Fridrihs Milts (1906.21.XII – 1993.5.XI) Fridrihs Milts graduated studio of Figurative painting (under the guidance of G. Eliass) in Latvia Art academy (1932). He took part in exhibitions of association “Zala varna” (since 1929). Artist also took part in exhibitions of Culture Foundation. Self-exhibition was made in Riga (1943) and the rest ten exhibitions were made when artist lived in exile. In 1950 – 60th F. Milts took part in exhibitions of group “Cetru grupa”. In 1960 he got prize from Culture Foundation of North American Latvians. Artist was a leader of New York Latvian...

Temper oil/canvas, 57x80. cm., 1990.

View from the bridge. Oil on canvas and cardboard, 41x51 cm Nina Mikhailenko (1946) Russian-born painter Nina Mikhailenko grew up among the intellige...

Autumn landscape. 1978. Paper, watercolor, 53x62 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers a...

In this painting, I've captured the serene yet vibrant essence of sailing. The expressive strokes and the blend of Impressionism with a dab of Realism invite you to feel the cool bre...

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. ...

At the sea. 2020, Watercolor, paper, 62,5 x 85 cm Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibited since 1969 and are held in private collections in Latvia, ...

The snow was blowing. 1973, Paper, linocut, print size 45x50 cm; total 60x58 cm artworks from the cycle "Story about Latvian rifleman" Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic...

An empty game Oil on canvas, 42,5x58,5 cm

Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Art 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia 199...

Ex Libris 1982, paper, ink, gouache, 17,5х13 cm Information about artist: Gunārs Vīndedzis (1918 - 1991) - cartoonist, illustrator. Born in a fami...

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 ...

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...

Valery Baida was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography at the Faculty of Arts. Taken part in exhibitions since 1983....

Chekhov's Bay. 1976, canvas, oil, 90x100 cm Born 18 June 1925 in Saratov, Polyakov Vitaly Anatolyevich was a renowned master of socialist realism. Vitaly Anatolyevich graduated with...

Girl in blue oil/cardboard, 80x44 cm

Clown. Oil on canvas, 90X70 cm The artist Vadim Kovalev was born in 1968 in the capital of Latvia, Riga, where he is also presently living and creating his works. When Vadim was fi...

Valery Baida was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography at the Faculty of Arts. Taken part in exhibitions since 1983....

Lake, boats. 40x50 cm.

Flowers. 1995, cardboard, oil, 50x38 cm Still life with orange flowers Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – ...

Poppies. 2016. Oil on canvas, 35x40 cm Bouquets of meadow flowers in vases Valery Bayda (1958) Valery Bayda was born in 1958 in Russia. From 1983 to 1989 he studied at the All-Uni...

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...

Street cafe. 2021, acrylic, paper, 25x25 cm Ansis Butnors (1977) Education: J. Rozentals Art School in Riga – 1989. – 1996. Latvian Academy of Art, Painting Department – 1996. – 2...

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...

Lion Photography, 30.5x45.5 cm Atis Ievins (1946) The exhibition by artist Atis Ieviņš reminds the very origins of serigraphy technique in Latvian art in the time of the 1970’s. Al...

Valery Bayda (1958) Purple dahlias, oil/canvas, 50x40 cm., 2024.

Ali Shamsi (1964) Born in 1964 in Azerbaijan in a small village at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains on the banks of a river. 1981 - 1985. Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts. ...

The painting Woman Spring is painted on canvas stretched on a frame with oil paints using texture paste. The green background of the painting reminds of spring, and the white relief ...

The painting Sakura is painted on a canvas stretched on a frame with oil paints. During the pandemic, I was visiting Japan and was able to admire this wonderful time - the blossoming...

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...

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

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

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...

Abstract composition 1994, paper, watercolor, 75x55 cm Jekabs Arturs Springis (1907– 2004) Painter, Latvia 1924 – 1927 – he learned at Aizpute Secondary School 1927 – 1930 – lea...

In creating this painting, I sought to capture the serene yet mystifying dance of light upon the sea, juxtaposing the ancient grace of the sailboat with the robust charm of the fishi...

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