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Survival Kit Educational Programme
This year’s contemporary art festival Survival Kit 14 will feature two exhibitions – the festival’s central exhibition Long-distance Friendships, curated by Inga Lāce and Alicia Knock, and the final exhibition of the inspiring project The Artist is Present. A parallel educational program will accompany the festival. 12 September: Seniors’ afternoon: “Memory Market” Seniors’ afternoon offers […]
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"How does art surprise me? When observing a work of art I feel deeply moved. Reflections and joy about the new experience arise within me. The foundation will stimulate these kind of experiences more frequently."
"High quality and socially provocative art doesn't occur in a vacuum. Artists need support: friendly communication and discussions, analysis and exchange of experience, critique and praise, “space” for work and development, space for a long rest and contemplation."
"Art is like a delicate, cultivated plant, which requires love and care. It requires refreshing support and the warmth of appreciation. Only then can we expect it's fruitful blossom. And so I would like to compare the activity of the new arts foundation to a gardener's tender care. Multiply the blossoms of art in our cultural space - this is our mission."
Education
Survival Kit Educational Programme
This year’s contemporary art festival Survival Kit 14 will feature two exhibitions – the festival’s central exhibition Long-distance Friendships, curated by Inga Lāce and Alicia Knock, and the final exhibition of the inspiring project The Artist is Present. A parallel educational program will accompany the festival. 12 September: Seniors’ afternoon: “Memory Market” Seniors’ afternoon offers […]
Read more
"How does art surprise me? When observing a work of art I feel deeply moved. Reflections and joy about the new experience arise within me. The foundation will stimulate these kind of experiences more frequently."
"High quality and socially provocative art doesn't occur in a vacuum. Artists need support: friendly communication and discussions, analysis and exchange of experience, critique and praise, “space” for work and development, space for a long rest and contemplation."
"Art is like a delicate, cultivated plant, which requires love and care. It requires refreshing support and the warmth of appreciation. Only then can we expect it's fruitful blossom. And so I would like to compare the activity of the new arts foundation to a gardener's tender care. Multiply the blossoms of art in our cultural space - this is our mission."