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Sarmīte Māliņa's 'From the Outside Looking In' at Riga Art Space

exhibition · 2026-07-22

Sarmīte Māliņa, a Latvian artist who emerged in the early 1990s with a restrained and clear visual language, presents her installation 'From the Outside Looking In' as part of the GIANTS exhibition series at Riga Art Space. Originally created for the exhibition 'Latvia – XX Century Somersault. 1940–1990', the work explores perception, distance, and historical memory. Curated by Daiga Rudzāte, the show runs from September 4 to October 25, 2026.

Key facts

  • Sarmīte Māliņa entered the Latvian contemporary art scene in the early 1990s.
  • Her work is known for restraint and clarity.
  • The installation 'From the Outside Looking In' was originally created for 'Latvia – XX Century Somersault. 1940–1990'.
  • The work explores perception, distance, and historical memory.
  • The exhibition is part of the GIANTS series.
  • Curated by Daiga Rudzāte.
  • Exhibition dates: September 4 to October 25, 2026.
  • Venue: Riga Art Space.

Entities

Artists

  • Sarmīte Māliņa
  • Daiga Rudzāte

Institutions

  • Riga Art Space

Locations

  • Riga
  • Latvia

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