On April 24 at 16:00 (4:00 PM), the solo exhibition “Marmoleum Real 2mm” by artist Zane Priede will open at the RTU Liepāja Academy’s Center for Humanities and Arts gallery (Kūrmājas pr. 13).
Zane Priede’s solo exhibition “Marmoleum Real 2mm” is a visual study of the aesthetics and material culture of the 1990s. Through large-format photographs and studio-created still lifes, the artist analyzes the “imitation culture” characteristic of that era, where cheap materials—such as linoleum, drywall, and plastic—attempted to replicate symbols of longed-for prosperity.
The exhibition focuses on the “autotopography” of objects—their ability to store emotional memories and shape our collective identity. These vibrant works reflect on the transition from Soviet grayness to capitalist consumer culture, searching for footprints of the past and nostalgia within the scenography of modern everyday life.
About the Artist: Zane Priede (b. 1990) is a professional photographer whose works feature imagined and surreal scenes using everyday objects. She is a graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Zane’s deep passion for architecture and design is evident in her visual approach, which involves constructing scenes with small-scale objects. Her interest in science, biology, and psychology is focused within her visual research, offering a playful approach to storytelling and revealing the fantastic within the mundane. In 2023, Zane was nominated for the European photography platform “Futures.”
Visitor Information
- Admission: Free of charge
- Hours: Weekdays from 12:00–19:00 (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Location: gallery on the 2nd floor of the building
- Duration: Until May 22
Organized by: The association ASTE (Art, Science, Technology, Education) in cooperation with RTU Liepāja Academy.
Supported by: The State Culture Capital Foundation and the Liepāja Culture Department.
