The invitation-only fair will feature galleries from the Baltics, the Nordic countries, the USA, Japan and beyond, presenting a diverse and global perspective on the regional contemporary art landscape.
Founded by Kim? Contemporary Art Centre – Riga’s first institution to have a continuous ongoing programme of contemporary art exhibitions – Riga Contemporary art fair will feature presentations from more than 35 international galleries. Set within Hanzas Perons, a historic railway warehouse now transformed into a striking cultural venue, the event will provide a platform for contemporary art, showcasing both emerging and established artists and institutions from the region and around the globe.
As part of Riga Contemporary, a programme of talks and performances will bring together artists, representatives from international galleries, art advisors, Baltic collectors, and other creative industry professionals, fostering meaningful discussions and engagement within the contemporary art scene. The event takes place in close dialogue with international industry professionals, including Jeffrey Rosen, co-president of NADA (New Art Dealers Alliance) and director of the Misako Rosen gallery in Tokyo.