Māris Čačka’s solo exhibition, “Acceptance,” is on display at the Ventspils Museum, The Castle of the Livonian Order, from July 6th to September 15th, 2024. An artist’s skin They say self-acceptance means feeling good in one’s skin. For an artist, their skin is their canvas or paper, extremely thin and vulnerable to harm. Perhaps thisContinue reading “Māris Čačka’s “Acceptance” Exhibition at Ventspils Museum”
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The Surnadal Billag residency
The Surnadal Billag residency offers two artists a ten-day stay. They work in spacious studios that enable them to create monumental works. Māris Čačka – artist, curator and director of the world-renowned Rothko Museum in Daugavpils, Latvia – has developed a unique hybrid method of abstract expression that integrates painting and graphics. His works areContinue reading “The Surnadal Billag residency”
Māris Čačka’s Solo Exhibition “New Notes” in Vilnius, Lithuania
On May 22, the latest Māris Čačka exhibition was launched at the VDU Švietimo Akademija Meno Galerija „2019“ in Vilnius. Exhibition duration: May 23 – July 30, 2024. Photo: Latvijas vēstniecība Lietuvā
12th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium
From 8 to 22 March, the Rothko Museum in cooperation with SIVIA hosted the twelfth International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium, which brought together artists from Poland, France, Croatia, Italy, Estonia, Latvia, and Taiwan. The Latgale Graphic Art Symposium is a unique phenomenon in the country’s art scene, physically and figuratively grounded in a particular geographicalContinue reading “12th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium”
In Between: Māris Čačka’s Solo Exhibition in Bialystok
The “In Between” solo exhibition by Māris Čačka, currently on display at the Im. Slendzińskich Gallery in Bialystok until 31 March 2024, offers a compelling exploration of the artist’s unique perspective on existence and personal involvement. Curated by Ewa Pietruszko and Ewa Targońska, with coordination by Katarzyna Renata Hryszko, the exhibition delves into the conceptContinue reading “In Between: Māris Čačka’s Solo Exhibition in Bialystok”
Māris Čačka’s “Other Notes” Exhibition at Krāslava Culture House
From February 13th to March 15th, an exhibition of Mara Čačka’s paintings titled “Other Notes” is on display at the Krāslava Culture House. The vibrant, large-format works, created in the artist’s unique technique blending graphics and painting, adorn the foyer and exhibition hall of the cultural venue. Artist Māris Čačka describes his works as expressionsContinue reading “Māris Čačka’s “Other Notes” Exhibition at Krāslava Culture House”
Seminar ‘Communication of Art and Creating Public Awareness of Contemporary Art’
On January 19th, the seminar “Communication of Art and Creating Public Awareness of Contemporary Art” took place in the seminar space of the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils. Māris Čačka discussed the importance of citizen involvement in art processes, particularly emphasizing communication about and with art, and highlighting the insufficient documentation of contemporary art in theContinue reading “Seminar ‘Communication of Art and Creating Public Awareness of Contemporary Art’”
Māris Čačka’s ‘Sense of a Feeling’ Solo Exhibition in Warsaw
Māris Čačka’s latest solo exhibition, titled ‘Sense of a Feeling,’ will be showcased at Galeria Retroavangarda in Warsaw, Poland, from January 22 to March 31, 2024.” “Sense of a Feeling” is the latest chapter in my ongoing autobiographic story that traces the individual physical and mental changes I experience as I grow into maturity. ThisContinue reading “Māris Čačka’s ‘Sense of a Feeling’ Solo Exhibition in Warsaw”
OPEN CALL for 12th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium
SIVIA in cooperation with Rothko Museum invites artists to participate in the 12th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium. Place and time of the symposium: Rothko Museum, Daugavpils, Latvia, March 8 – 22, 2024 Participants of the symposium: 10 professional artists will take part in the symposium. The selection of participants will be competition-based, taking into consideration the submitted materialsContinue reading “OPEN CALL for 12th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium”
“LOOK BACK” exhibition by Sigita Daugule and Māris Čačka
The exhibition theme is condensed into two words – LOOK BACK – inviting the visitors to delve deep into the artworks on display and start reflecting on why they should be looking back or analysing what they see and drawing their conclusions. The artists give each visitor the freedom to interpret their canvasses and theContinue reading ““LOOK BACK” exhibition by Sigita Daugule and Māris Čačka”
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