The Riga Photography Biennial is an international contemporary art event, focusing on the analysis of visual culture and artistic representation. The rapid development of modern technology has led us to reassess the meaning of images and the messages they convey. The internet and social networks have made photography one of our primary means of communication, while the dominance of the virtual environment has significantly changed the way we perceive and use images. The term ‘photography’ in the title of the biennial is used as an all-embracing concept encompassing a mixed range of artistic image-making practices that continue to transform the lexicon of contemporary art in the 21st century.
Curated by Inga Brūvere (LV), Marie Sjøvold (NO)
The exhibition is organized by Riga City Municipality Institution RIGA CONTEMPORARY ART SPACE and Riga Photography Biennial, with the support of the Riga City Municipality