Inaccurate and Dangerous: the BBC's World War III Latvia Drama
"Inside the War Room" is not a good programme, and not a good reflection of reality in LatgaleContinue Reading →
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 →
"The Capital of Empty Spaces": Dealing with the Shrinking of the Great Baltic City
Since the restoration of Latvia’s independence in 1991, Riga has shrunk by more than 25%.Continue Reading →
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
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 →