How a Song About a Coin Made Jöran Steinhauer Latvia’s Favourite German
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How a Song About a Coin Made Jöran Steinhauer Latvia’s Favourite German

Musician Jöran Steinhauer's song, "Paldies Latiņam", a paean to Latvia's now-obsolete currency, became an unexpected viral hit.Continue Reading →

Aigars Bikše: The Latvian Sculptor Who is Lord of His Own Manor
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Aigars Bikše: The Latvian Sculptor Who is Lord of His Own Manor

Bikše’s irreverent and political sculptures have been seen from Riga to Venice and Tokyo, while his eccentric sense of style perfectly suits his role as head of Fashion at the…Continue Reading →

Landscapes of Communism Revalued: An Interview with Owen Hatherley
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Landscapes of Communism Revalued: An Interview with Owen Hatherley

In Landscapes of Communism, published earlier this year, Owen Hatherley turned his attention to the architecture of Communism across the former Eastern Bloc, including in the BalticsContinue Reading →

The Baltic Revolution 25 Years On: An Interview with Anatol Lieven
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The Baltic Revolution 25 Years On: An Interview with Anatol Lieven

Anatol Lieven was the only Western journalist permanently stationed in the Baltic states during the most dramatic years of their struggle for independence.Continue Reading →

“We Are All Aliens To Each Other”: An Interview with Uģis Olte
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“We Are All Aliens To Each Other”: An Interview with Uģis Olte

Uģis Olte is a Latvian director and screenwriter whose latest project is Double Aliens, a collaboration with Georgian photographer Daro Sulakauri.Continue Reading →