How museums, curators, galleries and collectors shape the next generation of artists – and why identifying emerging talent has become an international race
At the end of July, Lithuania hosted two distinct contemporary art events – Aritmija in Merkinė and Medus in Nida. While one is an established international festival now in its sixth edition and the other the first public programme of a new artist residency, they share an interesting characteristic: both…
Today, two distinct contemporary art events open in Lithuania – Aritmija in Merkinė and Medus in Nida. While one is an established international festival now in its sixth edition and the other the first public programme of a new artist residency, they share an interesting characteristic: both bring international artists…
Lithuanian artist and composer Lina Lapelytė's major installation We Make Years Out of Hours is on view at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart in Berlin until 10 January 2027. Commissioned as the second edition of the museum's prestigious CHANEL Commission, the work invites visitors to explore the relationship between…
After nearly two decades in development, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors to the public on 11 December 2026. Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, the museum will become the largest institution in the Guggenheim network and one of the most ambitious museum projects of recent decades.
We continue our annual coverage of graduation exhibitions across the Nordic and Baltic region with a photo gallery from TASE ’26, the Estonian Academy of Arts’ annual graduation festival. Bringing together bachelor’s and master’s graduation projects from the faculties of Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, and Art and Culture, TASE offers…
Each year, NOBA follows graduation exhibitions across the Nordic and Baltic countries, offering a unique opportunity to explore the artistic practices emerging from the region’s leading art academies. This gallery features more than 250 photographs from Definition, the Graduate Exhibition of the Art Academy of Latvia. Bringing together more than…
This year, the Turku University of Applied Sciences degree exhibition NYTT 2026 took over various venues across Turku's old town. The exhibition showcases works by 27 graduating artists, standing out with their diverse techniques and a vibrant choice of materials. The degree projects explore and seek answers to questions surrounding…
Kumu Art Museum has opened Twilight Geometry, the first major retrospective of renowned Estonian artist Mari Kurismaa. The exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of the artist’s multifaceted practice, spanning painting, interior architecture, graphic art, actions, artist’s books, and slide programs.
Step into the powerful world of Edith Karlson’s solo exhibition March!, now open at the historic Sapieha Palace in Vilnius. Curated by Maria Arusoo, the exhibition invites viewers to confront collective memory, myth, and resistance through Karlson’s evocative sculptural language.
The Nordic and Baltic Young Artist Award 2024 has revealed its winners, highlighting the region’s most promising emerging artists and providing them with invaluable visibility among international curators and art professionals. This unique competition offers graduates of leading Nordic and Baltic art academies a platform to showcase their work globally,…
Take a visual journey through Inner Worlds, the Nordic and Baltic Young Artist Award Nominees exhibition held at the Exhibition Halls “Titanikas” as part of the XVIII International Vilnius Painting Triennial. Curated by Andra Orn, this exhibition brought together rising artists from across the Nordic and Baltic regions to explore…
66 contemporary art galleries, 15 art institutions, and more than 300 artists from 14 countries have been invited to participate in the contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’24. The 15th-anniversary edition will take place between 4 and 6 October at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Centre Litexpo in Vilnius. The focus of…
Maik Kalberg is a painter and filmmaker from Tartu. He graduated from Tartu Art Gymnasium and received higher education from the Baltic Film and Media School. As an artist, Maik aims to create positive energy in the world through his existence and his work. Currently, Maik has an exhibition at…
To mark 15 years since its founding, Kim? Contemporary Art Centre announces an annual contemporary art festival in Riga. Since starting its public activities in 2009, Kim? has retained the status of a key platform in the region’s art scene, consistently providing rigorous contributions to contemporary art programming. As it…
