Latvia - Art

May. The Lobe River flows into Ogre. Oil on canvas, 40x50 cm "I like to observe nature, animals, birds, landscapes. I depict my observations in paintings. Painting helps me to see, ...

Kristine Kvitka is a Latvian artist, born in Riga in 1983, currently lives and works at Tricase (Italy) and Riga (Latvia). Her artistic education is started in 1994, attending for tw...

Arturs Nikitins (born 1936) - painter, graphic artist. 1962 – graduated from the Latvian Art Academy, Graphic Department with the diploma work “The workers of Novorosijsk” under th...

Before the rain. Watercolor, paper, 87 x 58 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...

Spring flowers. 1984, oil on cardboard, 90x70 cm Valdis Bush (1924-2014) studied at the Art academy of Latvia (1945 – 1950), his favorite professors bein...

Lake shore in spring. 2023, acrylic on canvas, 60x80 cm "I like to observe nature, animals, birds, landscapes. I depict my observations in paintings. Painting helps me to see, feel ...

Flight 1999. Oil on canvas, 76x91 cm Victor Karnaukh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, graduate ...

Up towards the sun. 1972, paper, lithography, 15x12.5 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began he...

Crab. 1971, watercolor on paper, 63x69,3 cm Underwater world Janis Brekte (1920.15.VIII – 1985.27.XII) Janis Brekte his first artistic education got in drawing courses of K. Brence...

Musical plate 2011, porcelain, 4x33,5x24,5 cm inside in the plate small pearls, which make a pleasant sound reminiscent of the sound of the sea, when you move the plate

The way home 1995, paper, mixed media, 15x22 cm Atis Ievins (1946) The exhibition by artist Atis Ieviņš reminds the very origins of serigraphy technique in Latvian art in the time ...

"In this oil piece, I have channeled sheer vibrancy, blending expressionism with elements of pop art. The woman's portrayal bursts with emotive color, suggesting a blend of thoughtfu...

"In this oil painting, I've poured my fascination with the cosmos onto canvas, creating a vibrant expression of energy and emotion. The abstract form intertwines with impressionist t...

Rose. 1991, cardboard, oil, 34x24 cm by Uldis Zemzaris (born 1928.24.II) Uldis Zemzaris graduated from J. Rozentāls Riga Art High School (1953) and the Painting Department of the L...

Flight over the ground 1996, paper, mixed media, 29x20.5 cm Atis Ievins (1946) The exhibition by artist Atis Ieviņš reminds the very origins of serigraphy technique in Latvian art ...

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...

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

At work. 1950, oil on cardboard, 49x69 cm Socrealist artworks, women are sorting sprats Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National Uni...

Wandering Soul Oil on cardboard, 29x16.5 cm

Photography by Dmitry Zyubritsky Boy on the donkey at mountains. 1979. Size 30x40 cm

"Immersed in the dance of colors, I've crafted a serene escape with my oils—a tranquil river, guiding the gentle drift of thought and emotion. The soft hues and light, playing across the canvas, evoke a sense of peaceful introspection. Bring this energy into your home, let the quiet contemplation and soothing ripples of my art wash over you, enriching your space with a harmonious whisper of nature's solace. Italian canvas...

A walk in the village Oil on cardboard, 45x45 cm Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer...

Mug with dinosaurs. porcelain h 11,5 cm; d 8,5 cm

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

Acrylic painting on canvas. In this artwork is shown the highest railway in Europe, at an altitude of almost 3,500 meters in the Swiss Alps. :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes...

Unbearable Lightness of Being. 2019, canvas, oil, 25x25 cm Abeltina Barbara (1988) graduated in 2017 from the Art Academy of Latvia with a Master’s degree in painting. She also hol...

Montmartre. Oil on canvas, 55x46 cm Paris landscape with street café Merio Ameglio (1897-1970) Born in San Remo, Italy along the Mediterranean Sea, Mario Amegilo painted many scen...

For a walk. Oil on loose canvas, 45 x 42 cm Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a monument designer, grad...

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

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...

Hills. Oil on canvas, 68x99 cm Summer landscape with hills

In a symphony of vibrant strokes, my brush danced with acrylics, oils, and oil pastels to breathe life into this canvas. Infused with the spontaneous energy of expressionism and the ...

"(canvas handmade) In crafting this piece, I embraced the vibrancy of life, channeling my passion into every brushstroke. Using acrylics, oils, and oil pastels, I layered colors and ...

The countryside. 1970ties. Paper, crayons, 24.5x32 cm A. Zviedris was a member of the Latvian Artists’ Union since 1945 and had more than 50 solo exhibitions in Latvia. He travelled...

Girl with a hawk Oil on canvas, 80x60 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga. Professional education: 1986-1993 – J. Rozentals Riga Art Secondary School; 1995 - 2001- L...

"In this vivid oil painting, I captured the ethereal beauty of blossoming flowers, channeling a blend of impressionistic and expressionistic styles. The play of light and shadow brea...

"In creating this painting, I infused my passion for nature's raw beauty and the tranquility of open meadows. The expressive strokes of oil paint capture the warmth of sunlight cares...

Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm "Old Town" is a visually captivating and evocative watercolor painting, celebrating the timeless allure of an old cityscape. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the old town's unique character and historical charm, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of the urban past. Janis Brekte...

Old Town. 1980, oil on cardboard, 37x47 cm Dzidra Bauma (1930) Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still ...

Victor Karnauh, Dream. Oil on canvas 83x99.5 cm This painting features a dynamic and abstract representation of figures and animals, utilizing a vibrant color palette and fluid form...

In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into the vibrant dance of colors and textures. Using acrylics, oils, and oil pastels, I explored the abstract depths of our inner cosmos. My ...

The New Year graphisms & 12. 1979, paper, silk screen, 15x21.5 cm Maris Argalis (1954-2008) Born in Riga. 1971. - graduated the Janis Rosenthal Riga Art...

Blue-pink irises in a beam of light. 1998, canvas, oil, 81x54 cm Juris Jurjans (1944-2023) - Painter Juris Jurjāns graduated from J. Rozentals School of Art in Riga (1962), and Pai...

Oak. 1997, oil on canvas and cardboard, 70x50 cm Colorful landscape wit oak tree Valdis Bush (1924-2014) studied at the Art academy of Latvia (1945 – 1950), his favorite professors...

In crafting this piece, I unleashed my passion for nature's unassuming beauty onto the canvas. Each stroke of oil paint embodies the serene and gentle vitality of a blooming field. T...

In this painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the raw emotion and movement of the water, cradling the vibrant boats that seem to dance upon its surface. The materials - acryli...

Large Antique Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Plate, 19th century. The antique Japanese blue and white porcelain plate dates...

Diptych 1980. paper, linocut, each artwork 24,5х15 cm The diptych created in 1980 consists of two linocut prints on paper. Each artwork measures 24.5x15 cm. The subject of the dipt...

Stones on the seashore. 1959. Canvas, oil, 50x70 cm In the artist's work, the stones on the seashore are painted with safe strokes. The color of the work is soft and saturated at the same time. Waves are lapping in the distance. The artist has devoted his attention to the depiction of a rocky seashore on the coast of the Vidzeme Sea, which is the eastern shore of the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea. Aleksandrs Zviedris...

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...

"In crafting this piece, I poured my spirit into the interplay of light and water, setting oil to canvas to capture the dance of sunlight as it kisses the water's surface, creating a...

"In this oil painting, I sought to capture the soft elegance of roses – symbols of love and grace. Blending expressionism with touches of realism, the piece exudes a gentle strength. The brushwork weaves a dance of light and shadow, inviting contemplation. It's a tender expression, meant to bring a serene, yet emotive energy into any space it graces. Italian canvas...

In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into the vivid hues of the landscape, seeking to evoke the feeling of anticipation as nature teeters on the cusp of rebirth. With each stroke...

Transcendental vision. Oil on canvas, 93x92 cm Juris Zvirbulis was born in 1944 in Riga. 1970 graduated from the Riga Secondary School of Applied Arts decorators department. 1971 Member Artists' Union of the Latvia. In 1971 First solo exhibition in the artistic and historical museum of Tukums in Latvia. In 1974 his illustrations for the A.S. Pushkin's book, "Eugene Onegin" (published Liesma) was awarded at the 7th All-Union competition of books, posters and postcards design (Moscow, USSR). Significant exhibitions: 1976 - First place in the All-Union Exhibition of Young Artists in Moscow 1983 - Solo exhibition at the Museum of Foreign Art (Riga, Latvia) 1988 - personal exhibition at the Pushkin State Museum (Moscow, Russia) Museum bought more than 100 of the artist miniatures to collection. 1989 - Group exhibition "Contemporary Soviet Painters from Riga" Edward Nahamkina Art Gallery (New York, USA) 1990 - Group exhibition at the Astra Gallery (Chicago, USA) 1990 - 1992 - works exhibited in the Harmony Gallery (Paris, France) 1992 - Solo exhibition at Gallery Carre d'Or (Paris, France) 1993 - Solo exhibition at the Gallery of the Riga (Riga, Latvia) 1994 - Exhibition in honor of the 50th anniversary at the Latvian National Art Museum, Exhibition Hall Arsenals (Riga, Latvia) 1997 - Solo exhibition at the Gallery of Riga (Riga, Latvia). In cooperation with IBM Latvia and Modo Paper released exhibition catalog. 1998 - Exhibition of watercolors - miniatures at Gallery "Nocturne", Riga 1999 - personal exhibition at the Pushkin State Museum (Moscow, Russia) 2004 - personal exhibition at gallery "Manss" (Jekabpils, Latvia) 2005 - Group exhibition of Latvian-French festival "Amazing Latvia" (in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France). 2011 - Contemporary Art exhibition-fair at Gallery Birkenfeld ArtVilnius'11 (Vilnius, Lithuania) Group Exhibition-Fair of Lineart Contemporary Art (Ghent, Belgium). Group exhibition at the Art Museum Nerima (Tokyo, Japan) 2012 Released artist album "Retrospective". Solo exhibition "The Battle of Waterloo would have ended differently ... Dedication to Marshal L.N. Davu." At gallery Birkenfelds. The artist works in the following genres and techniques: watercolor, painting, drawing, book illustrations, murals for public interiors in Latvia and abroad. Works in museums and private collections: At the Latvian National Museum of Art, at collection of Artists' Union of Latvia, Russian Ministry of Culture (Moscow, Russia), the Pushkins` State Museum (Russia), Bank of Latvia, Džeinas Vorhīsas Cimerlī Art Museum, Radzhersa, State University of New Jersey, at collection of Norton and Nancy Dodge nonconformist art of the Soviet Union (US), Vitaly Gotlib (Latvia), and Indra Benjamin Wilson...

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...

Along the fence. Plywood, oil, 14x14 cm

"1- Where did the inspiration come from for this piece? Painting ""Traffic"" from the series about Space, Universe, and Time. I am a polystylist painter, I paint pictures in different techniques and in different genres. A long time ago I started a series of subject-abstract paintings on the theme of Space, Universe, and Time. And also Love, Music, Nature and Women. When I work on a painting, I select and listen to a beautiful melody and paint the picture with a great feeling of Love. Collected from myths, legends and real life, these images have always excited my brain. And finally, I gave free rein to my feelings and creative impulse and began to embody these images on canvases. So that they finally find a different life and can give room for thoughts and fantasies to everyone who will be interested. When I start painting, my heartbeat rises from the expectation of a meeting with the canvas and a great desire to paint, I begin to tremble with my whole body, the muscles on my back are straining, up to cramps, and this feeling and inspiration does not let me go, all the while I paint the picture. This is akin to the feeling of having a first kiss or wanting to possess a girl. The feeling that now will happen, that something beautiful and unique. You experience the same strong feelings in childhood when you sneak up on a bird or a butterfly before you grab and catch it! And in the work on the picture there is in these feelings and almost physical suffering: foresight that now you will create a masterpiece! And this is repeated almost every time - either in front of a blank canvas or an image that comes to mind ... 2 - What is the creative process when creating your vibrant abstract art...

Work in the village. Oil on cardboard, 20x32 cm