On April 4, the solo exhibition “Veikals SPAZ” by artist Margrieta Griestiņa was opened at the Gallery of the Centre for Humanities and Arts at RTU Liepāja Academy (Kūrmājas prospekts 13, 2nd floor). This exhibition marks the beginning of the contemporary art exhibition series “Image Flow”.
At the centre of the exhibition is a fictional fashion and household goods brand – the GolfClayderman store “SPAZ,” where a cyber fox and a bohemian bear run the operations. In this ironic narrative, the store’s previous location in Madona is referenced, while the new chapter begins in Liepāja – the “temple of education in the city of wind.” Griestiņa’s artistic language merges childhood memories, pop culture, and video game aesthetics into a distinct and playful visual experience.
Anna Priedola, the exhibition’s curator, emphasizes the lack of contemporary art presence in Liepāja, highlighting that “Veikals SPAZ” offers an excellent opportunity for art students and the public to engage with current tendencies in contemporary art.
The exhibition is open to visitors until April 25, 2025, on weekdays from 8:00 to 19:00 and Saturdays from 8:00 to 16:00, and is available free of charge.
The “Image Flow” exhibition series is organized by the media art association ASTE. Art, Science, Technology, Education in collaboration with the Art Research Lab (MPLab) at RTU Liepāja Academy.
The project is supported by the City of Liepāja and the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia.
