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EDEN: Wet Work Over Lap Group Exhibition at Kim? Off-Site in Riga

exhibition · 2026-05-06

EDEN: Wet Work Over Lap, a group exhibition curated by Zane Onckule, is set to launch on May 29, 2026, at the off-site venue of Kim? Contemporary Art Centre located at Hanzas street 22, Riga, coinciding with Riga Art Week. Featuring 13 artists, including Cammisa Buerhaus, Zenta Dzividzinska, and Sophia Giovannitti, the exhibition will be open from May 30 to July 12, 2026. Performances by Paula Zvane, Cammisa Buerhaus, and Liudmila will mark the opening. Additional programming includes a performative lecture by Sophia Giovannitti on May 30 and a lecture by Mindy Seu on July 3. The exhibition delves into themes of desire, labor, and censorship, portraying women as empowered figures. Due to its erotic content, it is not suitable for those under 18.

Key facts

  • Exhibition EDEN: Wet Work Over Lap opens May 29, 2026 at Kim? off-site venue, Hanzas street 22, Riga.
  • Curated by Zane Onckule, featuring 13 artists: Cammisa Buerhaus, Zenta Dzividzinska, Sophia Giovannitti, Evija Krištopane, Reba Maybury, Elza Sīle ⩙ Aly Milk, Mindy Seu, SAGG Napoli, Sylvie Fleury, Sophie Thun, Sabīne Vernere, and Paula Zvane.
  • Exhibition dates: May 30 – July 12, 2026.
  • Opening evening performances by Paula Zvane, Cammisa Buerhaus, and Liudmila.
  • Sophia Giovannitti presents performative-lecture Confession Prototype 1 on May 30 at 4 pm.
  • Mindy Seu presents performative-lecture The Sexual History of Internet on July 3 at 7:30 pm as part of Riga Contemporary 2026.
  • The exhibition explores desire as labor, sex as regulated work, and themes of censorship and sin.
  • Contains erotic and sexual themes; not recommended for visitors under 18.

Entities

Artists

  • Cammisa Buerhaus
  • Zenta Dzividzinska
  • Sophia Giovannitti
  • Evija Krištopane
  • Reba Maybury
  • Elza Sīle
  • Aly Milk
  • Mindy Seu
  • SAGG Napoli
  • Sylvie Fleury
  • Sophie Thun
  • Sabīne Vernere
  • Paula Zvane
  • Liudmila
  • Zane Onckule

Institutions

  • Kim? Contemporary Art Centre
  • Riga Art Week
  • Riga Contemporary 2026
  • NEWEAST

Locations

  • Riga
  • Latvia
  • Hanzas street 22, Riga

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