Art Event Guide

3RD INTERNATIONAL SEA-THEMED BIENNALE

ME AND THE SEA

ART EVENT GUIDE

JŪRMALA 8 JULY – 29 AUGUST 2021 3RD INTERNATIONAL SEA-THEMED BIENNALE “MARĪNA 2021”

ART EVENT GUIDE

JŪRMALA 8 JULY – 29 AUGUST 2021 Welcome to Jūrmala!

The theme of the Biennale MARĪNA 2021 – Me and the sea – points to the personal relationship each of us has with the sea. Since the ancient times already, the majesty, the destructive force and the mysterious underwater world of the sea has been an inexhaustible source of myths to peoples living by the sea. According to Latvian myths, God and the Devil created the world, using the sludge from the bottom of the sea. Regardless of the origin of the myths, they indicate the close interaction of people and the sea. Today, both science and art strive to look for answers to the following questions: what is the relationship between each of us and nature really like? Is it preserving and future-tended? The union of Me and the sea has a long history and yet – does it also have a never-ending and beautiful future?

The activities of the marine themed Biennale “Marīna 2021” can be enjoyed from the beginning of July until the end of August throug- hout the city all the way from the Open-Air Museum in Buļļuciems to the Forest House in Ķemeri. May there be a lot of inspirational moments in exhibitions and family activities!

Guna Kalnača, Curator of exhibitions and expositions at the Jūrmala City Museum s - - Fragment ENERGY OF THE SUMMER SEA. SEA. SUMMER THE OF ENERGY

Vitālijs Jermolajevs. Jermolajevs. Vitālijs

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02/07–29/08 “ENERGY OF THE SEA” THE OF “ENERGY EXHIBITION “ANNIŅA AND THE SEA”

07/07–29/08 Opening: 07/07 at 1PM

“My days pass by one after another like waves of the sea flow to the shore and back,” Anna Rijniece – who actually could not write – wrote to a friend of her youth on August 14, 1935. The sturdy woman, called Anniņa by others, was alongside Latvia’s greatest poets – Rainis and Aspazija – for more than 20 years. For both of them at first, but after Rainis’ death, a housekeeper, dressed in an apron and headkerchief, run the life of Aspazija’s house in Dubulti, located between Lielupe and the sea. The exhibition “Anniņa and the sea” reveals the inner and outer world of the unspoiled woman, using the eternal rhythm of the sea waves as a narrative. Author of the exhibition – artist Linda Jurķe.

Sketch for the exhibition “Anniņa and the sea”. Fragment s

ASPAZIJA’S HOUSE Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti, Jūrmala Opening hours: Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 10AM–6PM www.facebook.com/aspazijas.maja “THE THEME OF THE SEA IN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE”

08.07.–29.08. Opening: 08/07 at 2PM

Artworks from the museum collection of The Artists’ Union of Latvia (LMS) owns a unique collection of the visual contemporary art works from the second half of the 20th century and now. Founded in 2001, the museum collection of the LMS contains approximately 16,000 items and about 5,000 of them have been granted the status of the National Museum’s collection. The works of the collection are exhibited in the exhibition halls of the LMS and deposited in Latvian museums. This year, the exhibition of classical art of the Biennale from the collection of the LMS Museum will take place in the Ķemeri Forest House. Ķemeri has been affected by major visual changes, while the historical cultural heritage here is valued and respected. Paintings and sculptures selected for the exhibition date back to the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Each author has their own signature, a set of means of expression, and their work has undoubtedly enriched the art space of their time. To mention just a few of the artists included in the exhibition – Lidija Auza, Aleksandrs Zviedris, Rūdolfs Pinnis, Juris Baklāns, Vija Maldupe, Rimma Pancehovska and others. Curator: Jana Rāve.

Lidija Auza. At the sea. 1970. Oil on canvas. 84 x 102 cm. Fragment s

FOREST HOUSE Tūristu st. 1, Ķemeri, Jūrmala Opening hours: Mon, Tue – Closed | Wed–Sun 10:30AM–5PM Sat 10:30AM–6PM www.jurmala.lv CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION “SURVIVORS”

08/07–29/08 Opening: 08/07 at 5PM

The exhibition “Survivors” looks at the paradox of masculinity through the prism of the sea, a sailor / fisherman. Historically, these professions have been attributed to men and considered particularly masculine. Liminal existence: not really in one or the other living space, wanting to be both at sea and on the land, the sailor had to imagine masculinity in order to be able to function in both spaces. The internal liminal state allowed them to survive and return. Stories of the experienced captains offer not only pain but also irony – as “there’s no crying out in the sea”. The relationship between a boy and the sea from boyhood to adult years is explored in a video interview with Roberts Radionovs from Roja. The survival skill of the sailors was also provided by the experience that was passed down from generation to generation through shanty songs. Shanty songs were collected by musician Helmuts Šembelis. The exhibition includes the video recording by the men’s choir “Dziedonis”, conducted by Einārs Verro. Author of the video materials is Eva Strazdiņa, liminal objects were created by the sculptor Krišjānis Beļavskis, the scenographer of the exhibition is Kristīne Abika. Curator – Inga Bunkše.

Picture from the exhibition “Survivors”. Fragment s

JŪRMALA CITY MUSEUM, FIREPLACE ROOM Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori, Jūrmala Opening hours: Mon, Tue – Closed | Wed–Sun 10AM–6PM www.artexperts.lv 19TH INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION “I LIVE BY THE SEA 2021” LAUREATES’ WORK EXHIBITION

09/07–29/08 Opening: 09/07 at 1PM

Already for 19 years Jūrmala Art School organizes an international visual arts contest “I live by the sea”. This year 1,200 works from 15 countries were submitted for the competition. This is the twelfth year that competition has received the patronage of the UNESCO Latvian National Commission. The display consists of a selection of laureates’ works featuring the close bond of humans and nature, the waters of the world. The exhibition offers works by children and young people from Latvia, China, Portugal, Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia, Romania, Thailand and Turkey. There are paintings, graphics, textiles, photo and computer graphics, reflecting the trends and features of each nation and art.

Leonor Alves, 8 years (Portugal). The Big Wave. s Pencils and felt-tips on paper. Fragment

JŪRMALA ART SCHOOL, DUBULTI CULTURE QUARTER Strēlnieku av. 30 K-2, Jaundubulti Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10AM–8PM www.jurmala.makslasskola.lv INTERNATIONAL PAINTING COMPETITION EXHIBITION “MARĪNA 2021”. ME AND THE SEA

09/07–29/08 Opening: 09/07 at 5PM

Following the tradition of the marina genre established by the Dutch masters in the 17th century, contemporary artists also indulge in this passion, and it does not leave indifferent authors of various art media of the younger generation. The works have been submitted by 140 artists from 10 countries and use a very wide arsenal of creative means of expression. Each art work is a visual story of personal communication with the sea and respective emotional experiences. Stories are translated into colours, line rhythms and figural compositions, allowing viewers to interpret and compare these messages with their personal experiences. The jury commission was headed by the Art Academy of Latvia Professor Aleksejs Naumovs. The laureates are traditionally announ- ced at the opening of the exhibition, the main prize is presented, and the laureate of the art student category determined. There is also a vote of the audience. Curator of exhibition – Guna Kalnača.

The winner of “Marīna 2019” competition exhibition QBA (Martin Kaares). s Eruption 1. 2018. Acrylic on canvas. 70 x 100 cm. Fragment

JŪRMALA CITY MUSEUM, LARGE AND SMALL HALL Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Opening hours: Mon, Tue – Closed | Wed–Sun 10AM–6PM www.facebook.com/JurmalasPilsetasMuzejsJurmalaCityMuseum INGA OZOLA “THE SEA ILLUMINATES…”

09/07–29/08 Opening: 09/07 at 6:30PM

The sea illuminates us. Just like black and white photography – leave out the excess. Photography is being in a space of time where momentary capture stops the flow. In eternal motion, everything transforms or moves out of place, and is not permanent. A photograph becomes seemingly eternal. The photographs in archives become narratives after time. The exhibition “The sea illuminates ...” is a story about the author being by the sea. There are photos from when the author lived by the sea in Liepāja and often wandered along the coast of Kurzeme, as well as now, in 2021. People are captured in black and white photographs: once-interviewed poet, writer, artist, friends, moments with loved ones. These are events and symbols where the sea has been present, where it austerely illuminates the nature of the rhythm of time, our longing for peace, silence, light, expanse, and freedom. The sea tells us about meetings, the habits of our society, consuming and disposing. But the sea continues to exist…

Ocean. Author. 2016. Portugal s

JŪRMALA CULTURE CENTER Jomas st. 35, Majori Opening hours: Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 12PM–6PM www.jurmala.lv/lv/kultura/jurmalas_kulturas_centrs “MARĪNA 2021” THINK TANKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS

Addresses of MARĪNA 2021 venues:

l1 Aspazija’s House | Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti Think tank at the exhibition “ANNIŅA AND THE SEA” Wednesday, June 21 at 6PM

l2 Bulduri Exhibition House | workshop of the artist Valdis Bušs Muižas st. 6, Bulduri Think tank at the exhibition “THE SUN, THE SEA, VALDIS BUŠS” Saturday, July 24 at 3PM

l3 Jūrmala City Museum | Tirgoņu st 29, Majori Think tank at the contemporary art exhibition SURVIVORS Friday, July 30 at 5PM Still from 8mm film, youth camp JŪRAS VĀRNA archive l4 Jūrmala Open-Air Museum | Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems Think tank at the exhibition “NOW” Thursday, August 12 at 4PM

l5 Jūrmala City Museum | Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Think tank at the 3rd International Marine-themed competition exhibition MARĪNA Sunday, August 29 at 12PM

In five art exhibitions of the Biennale, the audiences of young peo- Information on think tanks will be updated on MARĪNA 2021 ple and adults will be addressed in a think tank – discussion format. FB page Discussion moderators will be representatives of various fields, www.facebook.com/MarinaBiennale highlighting the theme and issues of each exhibition. Think tanks MARĪNA 2021 target audience (young people and adults) will be integrated into contemporary art, painting and sculpture exhibitions at the Jūrmala City Museum, Aspazija’s House, Bulduri In the event that the art premises are closed due to the restrictions Exhibition House and Jūrmala Open-Air Museum. The format will be of the pandemic, the video material of the think tanks will be pub- adapted to the epidemiological situation in the summer. lished and / or FB live broadcasts will be provided. PROGRAM 3rd International Sea-themed Biennale l1 Vitālijs Jermolajevs work exhibition “Energy of the sea” l8 Summer concert in the Horna garden “The Garden of Love is 02/07–29/08 / Opening: 02/07 at 4PM Overgrown”. Kristaps Vanadziņš trio Art gallery “Inner Light”, Omnibusa st. 19, Majori 09/07 at 7PM Horna garden, Jomas st. 35, Majori l2 Exhibition “Anniņa and the sea” 07/07–24/08 / Opening: 07/07 at 1PM l9 “PHOTO Marīna 2021” Aspazija’s House, Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti 10/07–31/08 / Opening: 10/07 at 2PM, Rainis and Aspazija Summer House a Rainis and Aspazija Summer House, Jāņa Pliekšāna st. 7, Majori l3 The theme of the sea in painting and sculpture b Kauguri Cultural Center, inside and outside, Raiņa st. 110, Kauguri Art works from the museum collection of Artists’ Union of Latvia c Dubulti Culture Quarter, recreation area at the Jūrmala Central 08/07–29/08 / Opening: 08/07 at 2PM Library, Strēlnieku av. 30, Jaundubulti Forest House, Tūristu st. 1, Ķemeri l10 Exhibition “The sun, the sea, Valdis Bušs” 10/07–29/08 / Opening: 10/07 at 4PM l4 Contemporary art exhibition “Survivors” 08/07–29/08 / Opening: 08/07 at 5PM Bulduri Exhibition House | Artist Valdis Bušs’ workshop, Jūrmala City Museum, Fireplace room, Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Muižas st. 6, Bulduri l11 Secular, temporary and timeless art exhibition “MARINĀDE 3” l5 19th International visual arts competition “I live at the sea 2021” 10/07–29/08 / Opening: 10/07 at 4PM laureates work exhibition Bulduri Exhibition House, Muižas st. 6, Bulduri 09/07–29/08 / Opening: 09/07 at 1PM Jūrmala Art School, Dubulti Culture Quarter, l12 Open-Air exhibition “Now” Strēlnieku av. 30 K-2, Jaundubulti 10/07–29/08 / Opening: 10/07 at 7PM Jūrmala Open-Air Museum, Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems l6 International painting competition exhibition “Marīna 2021” 09/07–29/08 / Opening: 09/07 at 5PM l13 The theme of the sea in the collection of the museum of Jūrmala City Museum, Large and Small Hall, private collections “Nellija” Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori 11/07–29/08 / Opening: 11/07 at 12PM Museum of private collections “Nellija”, Dzelzceļa st. 16, Asari l7 Exhibition “The sea illuminates…” Photographs by Inga Ozola 09/07–29/08 / Opening: 09/07 at 6h30PM l14 Opening event of the catalog of painter Jānis Veiss Jūrmala Culture Centre, Jomas iela 35, Majori 11/07 at 3PM Jūrmala City Museum, Large Hall, Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori

MARĪNA 2021 FOR FAMILIES – ART WALK WITH GEOCACHING ELEMENTS

Venue addresses and opening hours: l1 Jūrmala City Museum | Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Contemporary art exhibition SURVIVORS 3rd International Sea-themed competition exhibition MARĪNA Mon, Tue – Closed | Wed–Sun 10AM–6PM l2 Jūrmala Art school | Strēlnieku av. 30 K-2, Jaundubulti Exhibition of the 19th International visual art competition “I LIVE AT THE SEA” Mon–Sat 10AM–8PM | Sun 10AM–5 PM l3 Aspazija’s House | Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti Exhibition “ANNIŅA AND THE SEA” Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 10AM– 6PM Photo from “MARĪNA 2019 for families”. l4 Rainis and Aspazija Summer House | Jāņa Pliekšāna st. 5/7, Majori Exhibition “PHOTO MARĪNA” Family ticket 3 euros (1 or 2 adults and 1–4 children under 18) Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 10AM–5PM | Wed 12PM–7PM An art walk with geocaching elements is suitable for families with l5 Bulduri Exhibition House | Artist Valdis Bušs’ workshop children aged 5–12. The walking route is available from July 9 to Muižas st. 6, Bulduri August 29 and includes 6 stops of the Biennale – Jūrmala City Museum, Exibition “THE SUN, THE SEA, VALDIS BUŠS” Aspazija’s House, Rainis and Aspazija Summer House, Bulduri Exhibi- Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 10AM–6PM tion House, Jūrmala Open-Air Museum and Jūrmala Art School. l6 Jūrmala Open-Air Museum | Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems The walk leads through paintings, contemporary art, sculpture and Open-air exhibition “NOW” photography exhibitions, integrating caches with activities, making Mon – Closed | Tue–Sun 10AM–6PM the art walk intriguing and encouraging reflection on the relationship with the sea, the environment and art. A geocaching map will be available at each stop of the walk. KRISTAPS VANADZIŅŠ TRIO CONCERT PROGRAM “THE GARDEN OF LOVE IS OVERGROWN”

09/07 at 7PM

Kristaps Vanadziņš trio consists of some of the brightest representatives of jazz music in Latvia today - composer and pianist Kristaps Vanadziņš, percussionist Rūdolfs Dankfelds and double bassist Jānis Rubiks. The three fundamental cornerstones of the philosophy and the basis for the ensemble’s individuality and idea: interplay, com position, creation. The trio is characterized by a clear and nuanced sound, alternating with traditional playing techniques and New World winds (rubato, academic and Scandinavian music). The music is influenced by both Creole and African, voodoo – combined with European Impressionism, Scandinavian and musicians’ own origins and traditional music. Kristaps Vanadziņš says: “About 70 percent of the concert repertoire will be my own music, which we have recorded on a vinyl record. We will also play classics - Bernstein melodies, John Coltrane compositions, and Edward Elgar’s composition “Land of Hope and Glory”.

Kristaps Vanadziņš. Publicity photo s

HORNA GARDEN Jomas st. 35, Majori www.jurmala.lv/lv/kultura/jurmalas_kulturas_centrs PHOTO MARĪNA 2021 10/07–31/08 Opening: 10/07 at 2PM, Rainis and Aspazija Summer House

The activity of photo clubs and studios in Latvia began in 1962 with the establishment of the Riga Photo Club. Photo studios were the places where strong and creative personalities met, certain aesthetic criteria emerged, information and views were exchanged, and the creative tension prevailed.

Regular exhibitions raised awareness of photography as an art work. Photo thoughts” of “Islands Liberte Una studios and photo clubs in Latvia maintain these traditions still today. To highlight the identity of the Biennale “Marīna 2021” “Me, and the sea”, Jūrmala photo studio “Aspazija” organizes an ambitious exhibition in three venues. For the first time, large-format works are placed in the open air, fitting perfectly in the city landscape. Participants of the exhibition: photo club “RĪGA”, “ĀGENSKALNS”, Daugav- pils photo studio “EZERZEME-F”, Krāslava photo club “ZIBSNIS”, Liepāja popular photo studio “FOTAST”, Talsi photo club, Ventspils photo clubs “MOMENTS” and “KAKTUSS”, Ventspils municipality photo club “KURSA”, Kuldīga photo club “DIVAS UPES”, photo club “OGRE” , Gailīši parish photo club “PERSPEKTĪVA”, photo studio „ASPAZIJA” . Audience will also enjoy works of such grand masters as Valdis Brauns, Dainis Rozentāls, and others.

RAINIS AND ASPAZIJA SUMMER HOUSE Jāņa Pliekšāna st. 7, Majori Opening hours: Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue 10AM–5PM | Wed 12PM–7PM Thu 10AM–5PM | Fri 10AM–5PM | Sat 10AM–5PM

KAUGURI CULTURAL CENTRE, INDOORS AND OUTDOORS Raiņa st 110, Kauguri Opening hours: Sun – Closed | Mon–Sat 10AM–6PM

DUBULTI CULTURE QUARTER, recreation area at the Jūrmala Central Library, Strēlnieku av. 30, Jaundubulti Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10AM–9PM www.facebook.com/fotoaspazija EXHIBITION “THE SUN, THE SEA, VALDIS BUŠS”

10/07–29/08 Opening: 10/07 at 4PM

Since 2018, the workshop of Valdis Bušs (1924–2014) is available to visitors on the 2nd floor of the Bulduri Exhibition House, where the outstanding master of Latvian painting worked from 1984 to 2014. Artist’s work is characterized by bright, saturated colors, energetic strokes, and decorativeness. Although he lived in Jūrmala for a long time, he rarely painted the sea. Valdis Bušs’ landscapes often show rivers, lakes, but only a few depict the sea. Probably, the wide horizon of the seascape, the calm rhythm of the horizontal lines see- med too calm for the artist. In his landscapes Valdis Bušs has arranged the objects and colour fields in dynamic compositions. The horizon line in his landscapes rarely is straight – usually it’s slightly curved, complemented by some vertical element. The exhibition features works by Valdis Bušs from the collections of the Jūrmala City Museum, artist’s family, and the ArtPlatz gallery.

Valdis Bušs. The stormy sea. 2010. Oil on canvas. 81 x 100 cm. Fragment s

BULDURI EXHIBITION HOUSE Muižas st. 6, Bulduri Opening hours: Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 10PM–6PM www.facebook.com/BulduruIzstazuNamsBulduriExhibitionHouse SECULAR, TEMPORARY AND TIMELESS ART EXHIBITION “MARINĀDE 3”

10/07–29/08 Opening: 10/07 at 4PM Marinaded foods exhibition “TASTE IN 3 LITRES JAR. ME & SEA” Exhibition period: August 27 (10AM–6PM) and August 28 (10AM–3PM). Degustation of the exhibition on August 28 at 3PM. Marinaded Foods Workshop by the stormy Aunt Marina from Liepāja On August 14 at 3PM.

The concept of the exhibition at the Bulduri Exhibition House is based on the multidimensional nature of the title and the idea of postmodern art de- molishing boundaries between high or elitist art and popular art. Agnese Bule, the manager and designer of the exhibition house, organises events and campaigns that actively involve a wide range of Latvian artists. This time the artist will be the welcoming hostess of the secular, temporary and timeless art exhibition “Marināde-3” aunt Marina. This year, auntie Marina acts in a forward-looking and timeless way, namely, offering to pickle art created near and far. In Bulduri Exhibition House and its outdoor space, the exhibition “ART IN A 3 LITER JAR. ME AND THE SEA” and pickle exhibition “TASTE IN A 3 LITER JAR. ME AND THE SEA”. s Artworks from the exhibition “ART in a 3 liter JAR. ME AND THE SEA”

BULDURI EXHIBITION HOUSE Muižas st. 6, Bulduri Opening hours: Sun, Mon – Closed | Tue–Sat 10PM–6PM www.facebook.com/BulduruIzstazuNamsBulduriExhibitionHouse OPEN-AIR EXHIBITION “NOW”

10/07–29/08 Opening: 10/07 at 7PM

In the chaos and unpredictability of the modern world created by humanity, our relationship with nature is marked as the most important and valuable. In today’s reality, when borders have a new meaning, we take a closer look at what is happening right next to us - the environment we live in and see as a safe haven. The exhibition of visual plastic art calls for awareness of what is happening here and now, rather than searching for the truths of the past or striving for the unknown future.. The permanent exposition of the Jūrmala Open-Air Museum reveals the stories of local fishing, the thoroughness of the industry and trade, but at the same time it gives artists impulses for present interpretations. Environmental objects. Ceramics. Mixed technique

Participants of the exhibition: Astra Šēnberga, Ieva Kaula, Ieva Jurka, Anda Poikāne, Kristīne Lazdāne-Zāna, Olga Meļehina

Kristīne Lazdāne-Zāna. Game: Meteorite or a hole in a bowl. s Installation fragment

JŪRMALA OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems Opening hours: Mon – Closed | Tue–Sun 10AM–6PM www.jbmuzejs.lv THE THEME OF THE SEA IN THE COLLECTION OF THE MUSEUM OF PRIVATE COLLECTIONS “NELLIJA”

11/07–29/08 Opening: 11/07 at 12PM

The peculiar museum of private collections “Nellija” promotes art development and preservation of cultural values, and enriches the cultural life of the city. Thanks to the initiative and enthusiasm of Vladimirs Ribakovs, the museum opened in 2016 in a building built especially for the purpose. It displays over 300 paintings and etchings by Russian and Western artists, and a collection of valuable 70 icons. World famous art science celebrities took part in the creation of the museum’s collection: former Director General of Tretyakov Gallery Valentin Rodionov, member of Tretyakov Gallery board of directors Oleg Ivanov, Professor of Art Academy of Latvia Vladimirs Kozins and others. Gallery exhibits works of famous academic painters Ilya Repin, Ivan Shish- kin, Isaac Levitan, Valentina Serova, Mikhail Nesterova, Ivan Aivazovsky. Art enthusiasts are also amazed by the works of the members of such artist groups as the Art World (Мир исскуства), the Blue Rose (Голубая роза), and the Jack of Diamonds (Бубновый валет). The gallery collection includes the works of Russian avant-garde artists from the early 20th century.

Oleg Bausov. Immersing (Погружение). 2000. s Oil, wax, and temper on canvas. 130 x 107 cm. Fragment

MUSEUM OF PRIVATE COLLECTIONS “NELLIJA” Dzelzceļa st. 16, Asari Individual or group (up to 7 people) visits must be booked in advance at +371 25257727. OPENING EVENT OF THE CATALOG OF PAINTER JĀNIS VEISS

11/07 at 3PM

The high value of the artistic performance of painter Jānis Weiss (b. 1928) is certified by artworks in museum and private collections. Colleagues and viewers of numerous exhibitions have praised the presence of the artist’s creative signature in the Latvian painting community. It’s certain to say that the artist has been painting for more than sixty years, probably even seventy. And yet: this striking catalog of works is his first. The extensive collection of images compiled in the catalog reflects the painter’s creative signature at different stages of life. Additionally, the catalog includes the text of an interview, allowing you to look into the artist’s personality. “Pine trees. Water. Air. They inspire me. You could also say that they energize me. It may sound general, but it really is true.” The catalog has been published with the support of Jūrmala City Council and Jūrmala History and Art Society. Compilation and text by Ieva Grantiņa. Design and layout by Līga Lastovska.

Sunset by the sea. 1993–2000. Oil on canvas. 54 x 73.5 cm. Fragment s

JŪRMALA CITY MUSEUM, LARGE HALL Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Opening hours: Mon, Tue – Closed | Wed–Sun 10AM–6PM www.facebook.com/JurmalasPilsetasMuzejsJurmalaCityMuseum Buļļuciems 12 6 4 Bulduri 10 11 5 2 Dzintari Majori 1 4 6 7 8 Dubulti 9 a 14 2 3 1 1 4 3 5 Jaundubulti Asari 5 9 c 2 13 A 10 A 10 Kauguri E 22 E 22 9 b

Ķemeri 3

1 Art gallery “Inner Light” 9 a Rainis and Aspazija Summer House 1 Jūrmala City Museum 1 Aspazija’s House Omnibusa st. 19, Majori Jāņa Pliekšāna st. 7, Majori Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti 2 Aspazija’s House b Kauguri Cultural Center, and outside 2 Jūrmala Art school 2 Bulduri Exhibition House | Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti Raiņa st. 110, Kauguri Dubulti Culture Quarter Artist Valdis Bušs’ workshop 3 Forest House c Dubulti Culture Quarter, recreation Strēlnieku av. 30 K-2, Jaundubulti Muižas st. 6, Bulduri Tūristu st. 1, Ķemeri area at the Jūrmala Central Library 3 Aspazija’s House 3 Jūrmala City Museum 4 Jūrmala City Museum, Fireplace room Strēlnieku av. 30, Jaundubulti Z. Meierovica av. 18/20, Dubulti Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori 10 Bulduri Exhibition House | 4 Rainis and Aspazija Summer House 4 Jūrmala Open-Air Museum 5 Jūrmala Art School, Artist Valdis Bušs’ workshop Jāņa Pliekšāna st. 5/7, Majori Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems Dubulti Culture Quarter Muižas st. 6, Bulduri 5 Bulduri Exhibition House | 5 Jūrmala City Museum Strēlnieku av. 30 K-2, Jaundubulti 11 Bulduri Exhibition House Artist Valdis Bušs’ workshop Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori 6 Jūrmala City Museum, Muižas st. 6, Bulduri Muižas st. 6, Bulduri Large and Small Hall 12 Jūrmala Open-Air Museum 6 Jūrmala Open-Air Museum Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems Tīklu st. 1a, Buļļuciems 7 Jūrmala Culture Centre 13 Museum of private collections “Nellija” Jomas st. 35, Majori Dzelzceļa st. 16, Asari 8 Horna garden 14 Jūrmala City Museum, Large Hall Jomas st. 35, Majori Tirgoņu st. 29, Majori 3RD INTERNATIONAL SEA-THEMED BIENNALE “MARĪNA 2021” Jūrmala, 8 July – 29 August 2021 ART EVENT GUIDE Compiled by Guna Kalnača English translation by Katrīna Āboltiņa Text edited by Klāvs Kalnačs Graphic design by Inta Sarkane