From 2 to 27 November, comic enthusiasts are invited to the Liepāja Music, Art and Design Secondary School to see Myth Busters, an exhibition exploring stereotypes.
It brings together works by 16 international artists addressing established assumptions and prejudices relevant both in Latvia and the Nordic countries. For many, the region is associated with trolls, Vikings, polar nights, saunas, swimming in ice-cold water, and perhaps hygge and fika, Nokia and IKEA. But that is far from the whole story. Some may have heard about an excellent education system in one of the Nordic countries or a high level of welfare in another, but what really lies behind these perceptions? The artists were challenged to explore this question by creating works that reflect their unique perspectives on life.
Created in Latvia in cooperation with publishing house kuš!, the exhibition has been shown in several cities across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia since its opening during last year’s Nordic Days in Kuldīga, and has recently returned from Finland.
Opening: 2 November at 17:00.
