Paper, Beer and Lighthouses: Industrial Heritage in Estonia and Latvia
Industrial heritage is part of our cultural patrimony, helping us to reach a broader understanding of history and the development of society.Continue Reading →
Reliable and Retro Catering: the Latvian Ēdnīca
"Design-wise, the ēdnīca is less about form and more about function. Net curtains, potted plants and paper doilies are common decorative elements."Continue Reading →
The Spots of Der Leopard: Latvia's Colonial History Portrayed in Art
A performance by two Dutch artists drew attention to the little-known history of Curonian colonisation in the CaribbeanContinue Reading →
In Search of Šmakovka: a Latvian Region’s Four Moonshine Museums
Latgalian homebrew is known by many names, and its history reveals many of the things that set this region apartContinue Reading →
Lysergic Blues: Vilis Kasims' Dreamlike Visions of Latvia
"That’s the duality of being kids in a village, almost all the time playing with rocks in the street – and you then go home and you have MTV, you…Continue Reading →