Latvian Symbolism is Reborn in Cēsis.

A unique exhibition, the Multimedia Symbolism Performance opened in the Cēsis Castle Barn on the 29th of May this year. Dedicated to Symbolism in Latvian art, it presents more than 40 of the most striking paintings of that time in new colours, sounds and movement. This virtual animation performance features Latvian old masters like Janis Rozentāls, Vilhelms Purvītis, Johann Valters, Pēteris Kalve, Rūdolfs Pērle, Sigismund Vidbergs and others. These are the art works that in 2018 captivated Paris at the Musee d’Orsay in an exhibition that was part of the Latvian centenary celebrations. The producers of the performance are Live Latvija and the Digital Exhibition House Lumiere, in cooperation with the Latvian National Museum of Art.

This digital, educational art-music-literature project, is for both adults and children. It introduces the creative work of outstanding Latvian cultural personalities at the beginning of the 20th century. With his/her presence, each member of the audience becomes a participant in a timeless process, feeling the breath of that time.

This unique digital art exhibition will tour throughout Latvia for several years. Until the 20th of September 20, it will run at the Cēsis Castle Barn, but from the 30th of September, it will be on display at the Liepāja Museum.

The Multimedia Symbolism Performance can be seen at the Cēsis Castle Barn, Pils laukums 9, Cēsis. It’s open daily, Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00. Anti Covid-19 safety precautions are in force at the venue. In Cēsis, the project is supported by the Cēsis City Council and the project partner is the Environmental Solutions Institute. The project cooperates with the Rural Support Service programs LEADER, the "Cēsis District Rural Partnership Association”, the Development Financial Institution ALTUM.

The project cooperates with state, municipal and non-governmental institutions: the Institute of Environmental Solutions, the Rural Support Service programs LEADER, the "Cēsis District Rural Partnership Association”, the Development Financial Institution ALTUM, Cēsis Municipality and the Liepāja City Council.