A unique exhibition of the Swedish Museum of Photography can be seen in Sigulda

In co-operation with the Swedish Embassy in Latvia and with the financial support of the Swedish Institute, a unique large-format photo exhibition “Icons – an exhibition on the right to be” created in Sweden can be seen until December 10 at the Sigulda Devons Cultural Center. The exhibition has been created by one of the largest and most influential photo museums in the world – the Swedish Museum of Photography “Fotografiska”, in collaboration with the theater “Glada Hudik”, which also features actors with mental disabilities.

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It is these people who are photo models who have found themselves in the images of various iconic characters, thus gaining an opportunity to take their place in world art, society and history. “Diva, Policeman, Rebel, Queen … Each image speaks with its own, saturated message. Culture creates the icons that we, the members of society, dream about and build relationships with. The icons tell about the eternal struggle of human existence between hopes and despair, dreams and reality, limitations and opportunities, ”says Sigulda municipality. Thanks to the work of the Glada Hudik troupe, people with intellectual disabilities have taken their place on the theater stage and achieved considerable international success.

The Swedish Museum of Photography “Fotografiska” is one of the largest and most influential photo museums in the world. The museum always strives to address its viewers with socially relevant topics that make you think and encourage real change. Diversity, democracy and equality for all are important values ​​that are clearly reflected in this exhibition, created by Swedish set designers and costume designers Helen Anderson and Linda Sandberg together with photographer Emma Svensson. The photo exhibition is a path to the true inclusion of a part of society that we see so seldom in everyday life and which has historically always remained invisible.

In Sigulda, visitors to the exhibition can also read the book “Never stop to embrace!”, Which summarizes the findings of the actors of the “Glada Hudik” theater – full of both warmth and wit.

Exhibition “Icons – an exhibition on the right to be!” cultural center “Siguldas devons” (Sigulda, Pils Street 10) can be seen until December 10. The cultural center is open to visitors on weekdays from 10.00 to 19.00, but on Saturdays from 11:00 to 15:00 Entrance to the exhibition is free, but the visit is possible only in accordance with the sanitary protocol.

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