Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale
RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE
International Art Exhibition: RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE.
From May 12 to 30, the Railway Museum will host the international art exhibition
The RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE brings together talents from around the world who attribute their creative work to automatism, biomorphism, Dadaism, metaphysical art, and surrealism in a contemporary context and through modern technologies. It is a platform for experimentation, showcasing artists’ works and new ideas.
The mission of the RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE is to unleash and support the potential of talented artists, as well as to provide a broad audience with the opportunity to discover the works of contemporary artists whose creative output is associated with the aforementioned styles.
The Biennale is dedicated to exploring the deepest levels of our consciousness through visual art, which makes the hidden visible.
Alongside the main exhibition, the RIGA CONTEMPORARY SURREALISM BIENNALE includes various activities: artist talks, panel discussions, competitions, interviews, and publications. The ticket price includes admission to the exhibition and the Railway Museum.
The exhibition will feature contemporary surrealists from the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Germany, Finland, and other countries.
The exhibition will be open to visitors:
Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Thursday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Every Saturday at 12:00 PM, a guided tour with the exhibition curators.
Guided tours for groups are also available on other days.
Every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, musical evenings.
May 30 at 1:00 PM: exhibition closing event.
More information, the exhibition program, and opening hours will be available on our website:
www.artriga.com
And on the Railway Museum’s website: www.railwaymuseum.lv
The project is supported by LIAA.
Biennial organizers: ART RIGA FAIR (Latvia) and VOYZX Fine Art Project (Canada).
Exhibition Curator
ART RIGA FAIR
Founder Galina Maksimova
+371 29177748
Important information
Ticket prices are listed together with service fees. Read more about possible service fees.
Event language: latvian
Free entrance to the event: up to 6 years old persons
Doors open: at 10:00, except the opening day of the exhibition
Event length: ~8h
Location for a disabled person in a wheelchair: no
Discount for a disabled person in a wheelchair: yes, disabled people of groups 1 and 2 free of charge
Exhibition opening hours: 12.05.2026 – 30.05.2026
The exhibition is open on:
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 May, from 10:00 – 18:00.
On Thursdays (14, 21, 28 May), the exhibition is open from 10:00 – 20:00.
The exhibition is closed on Mondays and Sundays.