Baltica! is an artist group making art for and about the Baltic region, the countries edging the Baltic Sea. On 23rd of January they will open their exhibition in gallery Art number 23.
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Last week Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art welcomed a new science fiction themed exhibition "Unexpected Encounters" at the “Arsenals” exhibition hall of the Latvian National Museum of Art. The exhibition, which is part of Latvia's centenary program, includes historical research as well as reflections of science fiction in the work…
Even in the midst of the cold, long winter months there is still a lot to experience in Oslo art scene. A deep dive into Dada at the Henie Onstad Art Centre, a drawing triennial at Kunstnernes Hus and an exhibit of beautiful, fragile porcelain installations at the Vigelandsmuseum are…
Young Finnish performance artist opens up about his transsexuality and how it is influencing him as an artist in motion
Nordic & Baltic Young Artist Awards 2019 were announced last Sunday in Riga, Latvian National Museum of Art. Among the 301 competing artworks, the Grand Prix was handed out to Finnish artist Rag Elnyg. In addition to Public Choice award, the best Young Painter and Best Young Photographer were recognized…
Five months after its initial release, osloBIENNALEN drops eight new projects in and around the city of Oslo. Several of the projects thematize the Government quarter, a location still largely affected by the terrorist attack in 2011, and currently in a transitional phase, bringing up a lot of emotions. Other…
Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) deals with beauty this time, and by its subtitle - “Resurgence of Beauty” - you could assume that it has had a long sleep, just like Sleeping Beauty did! Curator of the biennale, Dr Yael Reisner tells us about her very personal relationship with this culturally…
97 young artists from Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Finnish art academies are competing for Nordic & Baltic Young Artist Award (NBYAA) Public Choice Award. To support the talent of young artists, everyone is invited to vote for the favourites and check out the 301 artworks by young emerging art at…
When visiting Helsinki, take a tour in art galleries instead of numerous traditional art museums. Let yourself be amazed and inspired by totally different kind of art such as large scale sculptures of moss-green children at Forsblom or video of puppets and a 3D animation at Galerie Anhava.
Last weekend Kai Art Center, the cultural heart of seaside Noblessner harbour complex opened its doors. In a century-old former secret submarine plant visitors will encounter captivating and thought-provoking exhibitions, art and cinema, four cafes and restaurants, and various venues for hosting events both in Kai’s interior space and outdoor…
An exhibition “Cosmic Existence” at Den Frie Centre for Contemporary Art in Copenhagen presents the artworks of four Latvian artists Ieva Balode, Kristaps Epners, Viktors Timofejevs and Arturs Virtmanis. The exhibition addresses a multitude of existential themes like consciousness, infinity, spirituality, technology, nature, the cosmos, utopias, mythologies.
Photo reportage from ARSENĀLS exhibition "Academia", a centenary exhibition of the Art Academy of Latvia.
After having existed for 28 years, Lofoten International Art Festival (LIAF) can brag about being the oldest biennale in the Nordic countries. Every second year, it is held somewhere in the spectacular archipelago of Lofoten in the north of Norway, known for its mountainous landscapes, midnight sun, beaches and fishing…
Nordic and Baltic Young Artist Award is again expanding its reach, this year to Sweden as a featured country. Also, the jury has become more international, gathering 6 members from five countries. We are happy to welcome Anne Klontz from Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm as…
Art enthusiasts are now invited to access exhibition information in Nordic and Baltic countries via the international online exhibition calendar at noar.eu. Currently, the calendar features more than 100 significant exhibitions and art events in the region.
