Latvia

Latvia

Latvia's contemporary art scene is a fascinating blend of historical influences and innovative expressions. Institutions such as the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga showcase inspiring exhibitions. Latvian artists like Mark Rothko and Vija Celmins contribute significantly to the global contemporary art landscape. Latvia's dynamic art scene is also celebrated at events like the Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art. Unearth the intriguing depth of Latvian contemporary art on Composition Gallery's website.

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Comet

Vija Celmins

Comet, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

USD 32,500

Night Sky 1 ( Reversed )

Vija Celmins

Night Sky 1 ( Reversed ), 2002

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 21,900

Spider-web

Vija Celmins

Spider-web, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 6,500

Maquette

A maquette is a small-scale model of a sculpture that serves as a preliminary version of the final piece. It allows the artist to experiment with ideas and make adjustments without the expense and effort of creating a full-sized sculpture.

Chalk

Chalk is a natural mineral, primarily composed of calcium carbonate. In art, chalk refers to sticks used for drawing, made from a mixture of chalk, colored pigments, and gum Arabic. These sticks are usually shaped into four flat sides for easier handling.

Cement

Cement refers to a variety of mixtures, typically made from clay, limestone, water, sand, and gravel, which form concrete used in construction. The term to cement also means to join or unite materials. In art, cement can refer to the process of securely gluing or bonding elements together, often used in sculptural work or mixed media.

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