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An exhibition by the “RĪGA” photo studio titled “Haiku Through Latvian Eyes” will be on display in Riga
From August 2 to 31, 2026, the Mencendorf House in Riga will host an exhibition by the “RĪGA” photo studio titled “Haiku Through Latvian Eyes.”
The exhibition’s title refers to haiku—a short and concise form of Japanese poetry in which a moment, a mood of nature, or an emotional experience is captured in just a few words. The studio’s photographers interpret this same principle through photography, creating visual stories about Latvia’s nature, light, seasons, and moments observed in everyday life.
Photography as a Visual Haiku
In the works featured in the exhibition, photography becomes a brief yet profound message. Landscapes, shifts in light, details, and tranquil views of nature invite the viewer to pause and see the seemingly simple in a different light.
The exhibition “Haiku Through Latvian Eyes” was previously on view at the VEF Culture Palace from February 17 to March 15, where it was displayed in the exhibition hall and the lobby. In August, the works will find a new home in the historic Mencendorf House in Old Riga.
Venue and Dates
Exhibition: “Haiku Through Latvian Eyes”
Artists: “RĪGA” Photo Studio
Dates: August 2–31, 2026
Location: Mencendorf House
Address: 18 Grēcinieku Street, Riga
Entrance: from Kungu Street
The Mencendorf House is a division of the Riga History and Navigation Museum and regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, creative workshops, and other cultural events.
The exhibition will be of interest to both photography enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to explore Latvian landscapes and moods in a concentrated, poetic visual form.
The exhibition’s title refers to haiku—a short and concise form of Japanese poetry in which a moment, a mood of nature, or an emotional experience is captured in just a few words. The studio’s photographers interpret this same principle through photography, creating visual stories about Latvia’s nature, light, seasons, and moments observed in everyday life.
Photography as a Visual Haiku
In the works featured in the exhibition, photography becomes a brief yet profound message. Landscapes, shifts in light, details, and tranquil views of nature invite the viewer to pause and see the seemingly simple in a different light.
The exhibition “Haiku Through Latvian Eyes” was previously on view at the VEF Culture Palace from February 17 to March 15, where it was displayed in the exhibition hall and the lobby. In August, the works will find a new home in the historic Mencendorf House in Old Riga.
Venue and Dates
Exhibition: “Haiku Through Latvian Eyes”
Artists: “RĪGA” Photo Studio
Dates: August 2–31, 2026
Location: Mencendorf House
Address: 18 Grēcinieku Street, Riga
Entrance: from Kungu Street
The Mencendorf House is a division of the Riga History and Navigation Museum and regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, creative workshops, and other cultural events.
The exhibition will be of interest to both photography enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to explore Latvian landscapes and moods in a concentrated, poetic visual form.
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