Latvia - Art

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 creating this canvas, I delved into an abstract world where color and texture intertwine to reflect the chaos and harmony of life. My strokes, bold and impassioned, blend acrylics...

"In this piece, I've captured the essence of rejuvenation. The vibrant strokes and vivid colors symbolize nature's awakening, weaving a tapestry of growth and vitality. With each bru...

As I wielded my brush, oils blending on canvas, I sought to capture the vibrant dance between nature and light. My strokes, infused with the fervor of expressionism and the delicacy ...

Birds. 2020. Watercolor, paper, 66 x 96 cm Seagulls over the sea Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibited since 1969 an...

Forest edge 1981. Paper, mixed media, 41x30 cm "Forest edge" is a mixed media artwork created in 1981 on paper, measuring 41x30 cm. It features a colorful depiction of a forest with a variety of trees and foliage. The colors used are vibrant and vivid, giving the piece a lively and energetic feel. Oskars Berzins (1940) Born on September 20, 1940 Education 1970 graduated from Art academy of Latvia Graphics department. Diploma work-holiday poster...

I channeled my deepest emotions into this canvas, employing a symphony of acrylics, oils, and oil pastels. This work lives at the intersection of abstract and expressionism, where ea...

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 mood. Oil on cardboard, 38x48,5 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National University at studies to R.Suta, J. Bine and G. S...

This art piece is part of the series of unique sizable works called 'Home alone'. By using mixed media and expressive sketching techniques the artist Maris Abilevs manages to convey ...

"As we cross the equator, the holidays begin! The sea the sea the evening the warm air the contemplation. the old boat. the boats are near. they are resting. gaining strength. th...

Sailboats. Watercolor on paper, 24x18 cm Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibited since 1969 and are held in private collections in Latvia, USA, Swed...

Folk girl. Paper, watercolor, 110x76 cm Dzemma Skulme worked in oil, acrylic and water-colors. She developed the theme of the caryatid, wherein she ende...

Janis. 1984. Paper, linocut, 20x34 cm imprint size 9x25 cm total page size 20x34cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fiction publica...

Sunflowers. 1999. Oil on canvas. 100x81 cm This depiction of sunflowers shows artist Laimdots Murnieks as a master of nature representation. Colors and decoratively captured flower...

Moloch. 1989. Paper, etching, 53.5x38 cm

In this piece, I sought to capture the fluidity of motion and the vibrant interplay of color. The moon's gentle glow and the tranquil background set a scene of serene introspection, ...

Beloretsk 1970., paper/watercolor, 20x28.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many military...

Still life with wine glasses. 2010, oil on canvas, 120x150 cm Large size painting with two glass of red wine filled with bright tropical flowers. Painting radiates love, warmth and happiness Kristīne Luīze Avotiņa is a young and bright personality whose talent is appreciated not only in Latvia, but also in other parts of the world. Her deep inner experiences and feelings of the soul are not hidden from the eyes of the audience, but are openly and engagingly narrated: about relationships, man and woman, passion, emotions, about experience and connection with nature. Characters live in Kristine's compositional solutions, where figurative painting and ornament appear. When painting large-format works, she masters the entire format, composition and color of the work, as well as linear drawing. Kristīne herself emphasizes: "Relationships between nature and people - it has always been a relevant topic in my painting. The more I work on it, the more interesting it seems to me. It is infinite and unending. With paint I refresh the beauty of nature and love on the canvas and I want to show that nature and love are equal in their beauty. In my works, I always want to show that nature is beautiful and worthy of admiration - a newly blooming water lily, falling leaves from golden trees, a pink sunset sky... This could go on forever..." Education: 2009 – 2010 Studies in „Escola Massana”, Painting Department, Barcelona, Spain 2003 - 2009 Studies in Painting Department, Latvian Academy of Arts, Riga, Latvia 2003 – „Jaņa Rozentāla Riga Art College”, graduation work in photo design. 1999 - 2003 „Jaņa Rozentāla Riga Art College”, Riga, Latvia 1990 - 1999 „Riga French Lycee”, Riga, Latvia Solo exhibitions: 2010 – „1000 and 1 night” Barcelona painting...

Winter 1967, paper/watercolor, 31x46.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School ...

Raivo Korstnik (1932–1992)​ was a valued Estonian artist, who was associated with 1960s avangarde movement in Estonia. Over the years, Raivo Korstnik's work has been in the permanent...

Bridge in the Sydney. 1984, oil on cardboard, 51x61 cm

Painter Andrei Bovtovich was born in Riga in 1959. From 1983 to 1993 he studied design and painting at the Latvian Academy of Arts. In painting, the artist is a prolific landscape p...

Surroundings in countryside. 1963, cardboard, oil, 45 x 58 cm Landscape painting of Latvia countryside. Gentle and careful brushstrokes in the foreground accents sunny day. Color use demonstrates Paulovics as fine master of tonal painting. Artist used impasto painting technique that uses thick, rich layers of paint. Applying the paint thickly, author produced an truly incredibly beautiful effect. Teodors Paulovics captured the impressionistic aspects of nature - afternoon light of the sun in late fall- more then details of natural forms. Teodors Paulovics studied art in Vilhelms Purvitis...

Landscape 1970. paper/watercolor., 28.5x40.5 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet ...

Pig herder. 2007. Oil on canvas, 70x50 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga. Professional education: 1986-1993 – J. Rozentals Riga Art Secondary School; 1995 - 2001- L...

Natalia Bessonova (1963) - Hourglass. 2000. Paper, pastel, 36x37 cm Colorful abstract composition with figures and hourglass in fauvist style

Centaur 2008, canvas, mixed media, 180x140 cm Juris Utāns (1959-2022) was a Latvian painter. Worked in the field of critical realism, socially active and political art. Juris Utan...

The fish. Cardboard, acrylic, 18, 2 x 59 cm Ivars Zaikins (1942-2017) Zaikins Ivars - an artist. He was born in 1942. During of the Soviet Union period, he worked as an artist in L...

Still life. 1993. Oil on canvas, 100х81 сm Colorful still life with flowers in vase, bottle and apples Valdis Bush (1924-2014) studied at the Art academy of Latvia (1945 – 1950), h...

Walking with a cat. 2019. Oil on canvas, 45x55 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga. Professional education: 1986-1993 – J. Rozentals Riga Art Secondary School; 1995 ...

Year of the Cat. Oil on canvas, 90x70 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga. Professional education: 1986-1993 – J. Rozentals Riga Art Secondary School; 1995 - 2001- L...

After the rain. 2019. Watercolor, paper, 89 x 60 cm Harmony at the sea Zigmunds Šņore was born in 1942 in Latvia. His works has been exhibited since 1...

Rossini. Comic duet for 2 cats and piano. 2013. Oil on canvas, 60x80 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga. Professional education: 1986-1993 – J. Rozentals Riga Art S...

Major. (from series Music) 2011. Oil on linen, 70 x 80 cm

Winter solstice. 1984. Paper, linocut, 25x34 cm imprint size 13x26 cm total page size 25x34cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fict...

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 ...

Cats Cardboard, mixed media, 75x29 cm ALEKSANDRS DEMBO (1931. Paris – 1999. Riga) Born in 1931 in Paris, France, died in 1999 in Riga, Latvia. Professional training: Janis Rozental...

Thoughts. Cardboard mixed media, 74x47,5 cm Ivars Zaikins (1942-2017) Zaikins Ivars - an artist. He was born in 1942. During of the Soviet Union period, he worked as an artist in L...

Erotic scene. Paper, mixed media, 14x10 cm Adolfs Zardins (1890 08 II Riga, Latvia – 1967 07 II Jurmala, Latvia), painter. Only in 1990 his relatives give his artistic heritage to p...

Riga 2022. Paper/pen/mixed media, 14.8x19.4 cm Liga Kalnina Artist Liga Kalnina(1990) is born in Riga, Latvia. Her artist interests is mainly realistically based -landscapes, ar...

Blue mountain. 1975. Watercolor on paper, 14x19 cm Herberts Mangolds (1901-1978) Graphic, army officer. In 1920 he graduated from the Artillery Cadet School of Latvian and many mili...

In this piece, I've melded the fervor of expressionism with the delicate touch of impressionism, using the tactile richness of acrylic and oil to capture the ephemeral dance of light on water. The vivid hues and dynamic textures are my ode...

As the artist, I poured my soul into this canvas, using acrylic and oil to manifest my vision. The fiery hues of the sky, dance with the coolness of the waves, expressing an audaciou...

In this vibrant blend of expressionism and impressionism, I've melded acrylic and oil to capture the serene yet dynamic essence of nature. The strokes convey a rich tapestry of textu...

In this painting, I've poured my spirit into the dance of brushstrokes, where the warmth of acrylic meets the depth of oil. Infused with the raw energy of expressionism and the tende...

By using mixed media and expressive sketching techniques the artist Maris Abilevs manages to convey the atmosphere of intimacy, eroticism and arousal

In this meld of acrylic and oil, I embraced the freedom of expressionism and the nuances of impressionism to capture the serene embrace of nature. As the artist, I sought to convey t...

Anozotropic highway 1980s, paper, linocut, 15.5x25 cm The artwork depicts a highway or road that takes on a surreal and abstract form. The term "anozotropic" implies a deviation fr...

Running. 1967. Double-sided, cardboard, tempera, 37.5x39 cm Vladimir Borisovich Glushenkov (May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga.) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translato...

In this vibrant fusion of acrylics and oils, I sought to capture the essence of nature's raw beauty and the serenity of creatures in their habitat. My brushstrokes blend impressionis...

To shed. Oil on canvas. 21,3x26,8 cm

In crafting this piece, I wielded acrylic and oil to capture an evocative dance of color and light. The blend of impressionist and expressionist styles breathes life into the serene ...

The sea the sea the evening the warm air the contemplation. the old boat. the boats are near. They are resting. gaining strength. the sea the light breeze. Sea Sea and sky. The sk...

In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I've embraced the interplay of abstract, expressionist, and impressionist techniques to capture a moment of serene dynamism. The brushstrok...

This art piece is part of the series of unique sizable works called 'Home alone'. By using mixed media and expressive sketching techniques the artist Maris Abilevs manages to convey ...

In this fusion of acrylic and oil, I've unleashed a symphony of colors, capturing the vibrant essence of a sea harbor at dusk. The swirling expressionist strokes and delicate impress...

In this painting, I've melded acrylics and oils to create a passionate symphony of colors, where the rain-drenched streets spring to life. Blending expressionism with touches of impr...

Arc de Triomphe. 1988, canvas, oil, 100x92 cm Biruta Delle (born 1944.17.I) Biruta Delle studied in Latvia Art academy (1964 – 67) and one of her most i...

In my creation, I've poured my soul into capturing the tranquil essence of the sea meeting the sky's embrace. The dance of acrylic under impressionist strokes tells a tale of serene...