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These days, an artist needs to be extremely strong and steadfast to stick to painting as their primary form of artistic output. Dwelling in a small city away from the hustle and bustle of Beijing and Shanghai and using light as the essential medium to work with, Kang Haitao is undoubtedly such an artist. In …

At 4 p.m. on 8 July, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will launch its summer season with new exhibitions in painting, ceramics and photography. Each medium is represented with two shows, resulting in a balanced artistic experience for all types of visitors, from seasoned art critics to casual explorers touring the city. “Tender is …

The Mark Rothko Art Centre extends its opening hours for the Daugavpils city festival. On Friday 3 June and Saturday 4 June, the centre will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Let us celebrate together!

After a two-year break due to pandemic restrictions, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre opened its doors to thousands of people who came to the centre on Europe’s Long Night of Museums to experience five exhibitions from the current spring season. Taken together, the exhibition halls and the newly opened Martinsons House drew almost thirteen …

The Rothko Centre is about to host the 10th International Latgale Graphic Art Symposium – the most significant international event in the graphic medium held in the Latgale Region. The symposium is produced by the SIVIA association, and this is its eighth iteration in the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre symposium framework. So far, this …

At 4 p.m. on Friday 6 May, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will close the Silva Linarte International Painting Symposium with an exhibition opening and the launch of R Space – a new point of attraction on its premises. For the fourth time running, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre hosted the Silva Linarte …

On 22 April, a new exhibition space – the MARTINSONS HOUSE – will open on 1 Nikolaja Street to commemorate ceramicist Pēteris Martinsons (1931–2013) and his creative legacy. Pēteris Martinsons was born in Daugavpils and made history as the best-known Latvian ceramicist worldwide. Consistent and outstanding creative performance made him a true credit to Latvian …

On 22 April, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre launches the spring exhibition season with six new exhibition projects. Traditionally, the spring season brings together artists from the Latgale Region into a joint exhibition of their latest work. This year is no exception, which is also the title of the show – No Exception. The …

Easter holidays will be a busy time at the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre amid preparations for the new exhibition season and getting ready to open a new art space, MARTINSONS HOUSE, on 22 April. During the long holiday weekend, visitors to the Rothko Centre will be able to enjoy FOUND IN THE COLLECTION, a …

On Sunday, 10 April, all temporary exhibitions currently on show at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will be available at a discount price. Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre enters the final preparation stage for its new exhibition season. This means ongoing week is the last chance for the public to see the current temporary exhibitions …