Discussions about the necessity of the Museum of Contemporary Art / LR1 / / Latvian Radio

In order to update the need for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art and talk about the next steps to be taken to implement this idea, the Latvian Center for Contemporary Art (LLMC) is organizing a discussion on July 29 at 14.00, in which representatives of the government and Riga City Council will participate. LLMC representatives.

How long has the issue of the establishment of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Riga been relevant and why is this issue currently being discussed in the discussion, explains the director of the Latvian Center for Contemporary Art Solvita Krese.

The opinion is expressed by a member of the board of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation Elīna Vikmane and artist, deputy of Riga City Council Ivars Drulle.

All three guests of the show will also take part in the upcoming discussion. Minister of Culture Nauris Puntulis (National Union), Riga City Council Mayor Mārtiņš Staķis (“For! / Progressive”), Adviser to the Minister of Finance Ints Dālderis (“New Unity”) and Director of the Latvian National Museum of Art Māra Lāce are also expected to take part in the discussion.

The discussion “Waiting for the Museum of Contemporary Art” will be broadcast on the profile of the Latvian Center for Contemporary Art “Facebook” and on the portal LSM.lv. In turn, to watch the discussion in person, at Ganibu dambis 30, Riga, people with Covid-19 illnesses and vaccinated are invited to present a certificate.

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