Latvian glass artist Ernests Vītiņš selected for GLASSTRESS 2026 in Venice

So, Ernests Vītiņš, a glass artist from Latvia, is set to be part of the GLASSTRESS 2026 exhibition in Venice, which is pretty prestigious. His piece, called 'Nefertiti,' will be featured there, highlighting modern glass art. This piece first appeared in 2025 at the 'Layers' exhibition in Riga, showcasing 24 artists from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The event received a lot of attention and praise, and 'Nefertiti' even snagged the Visitors' Choice Award. Plus, in spring 2026, the exhibition catalog for 'Layers' will come out, thanks to the support of the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia, marking an important moment for both Vītiņš and Baltic glass art.