Over time it had become evident that in a city as vast as this one, one could not navigate through the concrete anthill that was New York City without a view from above—whether that meant standing on a dumpster, someone’s entryway steps, or on top of a traffic light. This city was all about the perspective, and much like any other day, its streets would spring to life. Overflown with taxis and buses yellow and red, the avenues waited as everything made its turn – cars, motorb

Today, a portrait of the former Rector of the University of Latvia , Professor Indriķis Muižnieks, was unveiled in the Senate Hall of the University of Latvia, where it now joins the gallery of portraits of other ex-Rectors. The portrait of Muižnieks is the work of Latvian artist Ritums Ivanovs. LU rector Gundars Berzins: "The University of Latvia's tradition of displaying the portraits of former Rectors in the Senate Hall is a way of expressing gratitude for their contributi

After the long, exhausting day, not too different from any other Wednesday, Guiseppe Voite came home from his work at the local butchery, just around the corner from the very street he happened to live on. It was late, and Mr. Voite was too tired to worry about the time, as tomorrow was another day at the butchery, another day of work. Worn out, he decided to head straight for the bathroom, grabbing bits of slightly soiled, visibly rumpled, and yet not dirty enough for a wash

After years of creative exploration and collaboration with the Rothko Museum, Ritums Ivanovs transforms the former military arsenal into a Temple with four chapels. A series of paintings, divided and arranged to fit the structure of the arsenal building, continues the artist’s in-depth interest in the analysis of the language of portrait painting. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the pages of art history through Ritums Ivanovs' mastery and the intellectual legacy of Mark

Peniche is set to welcome the World Surf League (WSL) Tour for the 16th time, from March 15 to March 25, 2025. This marks the 22nd...

Una Plaude ir dinamiska uzņēmēja un restorānu īpašniece ar starptautisku pieredzi. Dzīvojot dažādās valstīs, tostarp Beļģijā, Šveicē un...

Salacgrīvas bibliotēku nule kā sasniegusi grāmata “Gaismas pils Salacas krastos”, kas stāsta par grāmatu krātuvēm piejūrā turpat simts gadu garumā. Te bibliotēkas mūžs mērāms jau 122 gadu garumā, un tā turpina uzturēt vietējos vilkmi pēc drukātā vārda vērtībām, pulcina pilsētas un apkaimes iedzīvotājus uz dažnedažādiem kultūras pasākumiem, goda vietā liekot Grāmatu. Kultūrvēsture un novadpētniecība arī mūsdienās ir Salacgrīvas bibliotekāru uzmanības lokā. Pētot mūspuses kultū

Located in the heart of Sintra, the Biblioteca Municipal de Sintra / Casa Mantero is a vibrant public library that embodies the latest advancements in library science. As a part of the National Network of Public Libraries (Rede Nacional de Bibliotecas Públicas or RNBP), this library is designed to meet the needs of modern readers and researchers while preserving the cultural heritage of the region. The library operates in line with the most recent trends in librarianship, adh

Latvijas Pasts 2024. gada 3. decembrī izdevis RIX Rīgas lidostas 50 gadu jubilejas pastmarku un pirmās dienas aploksni. To dizainu...