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From conversations with acclaimed artists and curators to reflections on emerging trends and everyday symbolism, our blog offers a window into the evolving world of contemporary art. Like the residency itself, it brings together diverse voices and shared curiosity — all driven by a passion for exploring new ways of seeing and understanding.

In Ilze Mazpane performance in Pāvilosta, 101 glasses will become a measure of time, a material and a witness

How to overcome a life crisis?

What is the future of amber?

Aija Zariņa’s “Gentle Pendulum” at Contemporary Art Library

All Stars Will One Day Burn Out. Interview with artist Katja Novitskova

Hello from Hildur

Skuja Braden / PAiR gallery

Voldemārs Johansons / PAiR gallery

Sabīne Šnē’s residency project video

Thank you for being with us in 2025!

“I love challenges”: Conversation with PAiR curator Krist Gruijthuijsen

Reclaiming Multiplicity: A Conversation with the “Survival Kit” Curator

Costume as Portal: Uta Bekaia on Queerness, Craft, and Cultural Survival

Blue Sun by Chin Meng-Hsuan Premiered at IFFR 2025

DREAMING BY THE SEA: LATVIA’S COAST OFF-SEASON

Vilnis Strams/Where to get inspiration for creativity?

Erik Martinson’s residency project video

Alëna Vinokurova’s residency project video

Maike Statz’s project Storm Pine video

Vilnis Štrams talking to the Estonian Art and Architecture legend Leonhards Lapins in the gallery of Pāvilosta Art Residence PAiR.

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