Riga Art Space, Riga
Riga Art Space opened in 2008 in Riga, serves as a pivotal venue for contemporary art within the city, uniquely located beneath the Town Hall Square in the historic Old Town. As the city's sole exhibition hall dedicated to contemporary art, it showcases a diverse array of art forms and genres. Its programming is meticulously curated to offer a broad spectrum of contemporary art, featuring up to five major exhibitions annually in the great hall. These exhibitions range from classical Latvian art to contemporary and applied arts, as well as international art projects.
Riga Art Space is committed to a multidisciplinary approach, integrating various cultural forms such as music, literature, and choreography to foster a dynamic dialogue between artists and the community. This commitment is reflected in the hall's diverse activities, including educational events tailored to each exhibition like discussions, conversational cycles, and creative workshops suitable for all ages.
The exhibition hall collaborates closely with art historians, professional curators, artists, and creative teams to ensure the quality and diversity of its offerings. The overarching goal of Riga Art Space is to enhance the role of art in society by promoting its relevance through high-quality, regular art programs and cultural events that facilitate the interaction of different artistic disciplines, thereby enriching the cultural fabric of Riga.
Riga Art Space is committed to a multidisciplinary approach, integrating various cultural forms such as music, literature, and choreography to foster a dynamic dialogue between artists and the community. This commitment is reflected in the hall's diverse activities, including educational events tailored to each exhibition like discussions, conversational cycles, and creative workshops suitable for all ages.
The exhibition hall collaborates closely with art historians, professional curators, artists, and creative teams to ensure the quality and diversity of its offerings. The overarching goal of Riga Art Space is to enhance the role of art in society by promoting its relevance through high-quality, regular art programs and cultural events that facilitate the interaction of different artistic disciplines, thereby enriching the cultural fabric of Riga.
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Sight Name: Riga Art Space
Sight Location: Riga, Latvia (See walking tours in Riga)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Riga, Latvia (See walking tours in Riga)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Riga, Latvia
Create Your Own Walk in Riga
Creating your own self-guided walk in Riga is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Churches and Cathedrals
One great thing about Riga is that the majority of its religious sites are concentrated in the historic center. A variety of faiths found in the Latvian capital is fairly broad for such a small country and includes Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Lutheran, to mention but a few.
The 13th-century Riga Cathedral is perhaps the most significant house of prayer in the city. The imposing mix of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The 13th-century Riga Cathedral is perhaps the most significant house of prayer in the city. The imposing mix of... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Art Nouveau Architecture Walk
An architecture lover in general and that of Art Nouveau in particular will find plenty to look at in the quiet center of Riga. Jūgendstil (Latvian: Art Nouveau) architecture makes up roughly one third of all buildings in the heart of Latvia's capital. In fact, the city boasts the highest concentration of Art Nouveau structures anywhere in the world.
Constructed during a period of rapid... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Constructed during a period of rapid... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Riga Old Town Walking Tour
The area that is home to present-day Riga has hosted inhabitants since the days of the Vikings. With a sheltered natural harbor nearby, the River Daugava made Riga a stop on the Vikings' Dvina-Dnieper trade route to Byzantium.
Trade allowed the area to flourish, and the Livs, a Finnic tribe, settled it. In the early Middle Ages, the town's economy revolved around fishing, trading, and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Trade allowed the area to flourish, and the Livs, a Finnic tribe, settled it. In the early Middle Ages, the town's economy revolved around fishing, trading, and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Traveler's Choice of 12 Uniquely Latvian Souvenirs from Riga
Reemerged after regaining independence in the early 1990s, Latvia is anxious to reveal its beauty to the outside world. The country's capital Riga is a good showroom for the country's cultural riches and traditions. Here's the list of the unique Latvian products to look for while in...