19 artworks by Ilgvars Zalans (Selection)
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Biography
Ilgvars Zalans is a contemporary Latvian painter. Zalans is one of the most influential expressionist painters in northern Europe. He was influenced by the Gutai group, the Fluxus movement, and other modern art activists during the course of his career, and has since gravitated more toward the action-painting scene. With his live action painting performances, Ilgvars Zalans has done a 33-country global tour since 2007.
Zalans prefers to use fundamental, archetypal, and universal themes and motifs in his artwork as opposed to those that are influenced by society. He held national and international exhibitions of his work, in the United States, Germany, Denmark, Argentina, Russia, Japan, China, Indonesia, and South Korea. Additionally, his artwork was on display at Scope Basel, Scope Miami Beach, and Art Copenhagen, the Scandinavia's International Art Fair for Contemporary & Modern Art.
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Nationality:
LATVIA
- Date of birth : 1962
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Latvian Artists
Ongoing and Upcoming art events
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Influences
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Education
2015 - 2018
University of Latvia,
Riga,
Latvia
1988 - 1992
Art Academy of Latvia
Riga,
Latvia
Artist value certified
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Galleries & Groups
Presented by 3 Art Galleries or Groups
EE Fine Art
(Art gallery, United Kingdom)
Les 3 Dauphins
(Art gallery, France)
BRISS ART GALLERY
(Art gallery, Spain)Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2006
Scholarship From The Ministry Of Education, Culture And Science Of Netherlands
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Collective Expositions
2021
Gangwon Triennale 2021 / Hongcheon Art Museum
Gangwon,
South Korea
2015
Scope Miami Beach 2015
Miami,
United States
2015
Scope Art Basel 2015
Basel,
Switzerland
Permanent Collections
2019
Mark Rothko Art Center
Daugavpils,
Latvia
2016
Benetton Art Collection
Italy
Residencies
2015
Orange Art Centre
Bacolod,
Philippines
2014
Perahu Art Center
Yogyakarta,
Indonesia
2013
Artexparte Ii
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
2012
Hom Art Center
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
2010
Kamiyama Artist Residency
Tokushima,
Japan
2010
Organhaus Art Center
Chongqing,
China
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All the latest news from contemporary artist Ilgvars Zalans
Added Sep 29, 2021
"Roots & Roofs" Vernissage. Group exhibition in Berlin
Eisenacher Straße 49, Berlīne, Vācija
Friday
1
October
2021
Thursday
28
October
2021
"Roots&Roofs" Vernissage. Exhibition in Berlin
Die G.ART Gallery präsentiert die Roots&Roofs-Vernissage mit einem Einführungsvortrag "Berlin als Leinwand" von Dr. Julia Wischke.Die Kunstplattform G.ART GALLERY organisierte eine internationale Residenz für etablierte und junge Künstler aus den Ländern des östlichen Europas und stellte ihnen eine ehrgeizige Aufgabe: Berlin kreativ wahrzunehmen, ihre eigene Vision dieser Stadt durch das Prisma ihrer Kultur und ihrer individuellen Weltsicht anzubieten. Die Teilnehmer der Residenz nutzten ihr kreatives Potenzial in verschiedenen Techniken und Stilen der Kunst, um über die Besonderheiten Berlins zu reflektieren. Der Ort des Pleinairs war ein besonderer Ort - eine Dachterrasse im Zentrum der Stadt, an der Grenze zwischen dem ehemaligen West- und Ost-Berlin.
Berlin, von oben betrachtet, fasziniert durch seinen Facettenreichtum: Die Stadt ist wie ein Kaleidoskop, ein Bild, das sich zufällig aus verschiedenen Stilen und Epochen zu einem gemeinsamen Muster zusammensetzt. Sowohl die Siege als auch die Misserfolge, der Respekt vor der Geschichte und die mutige Offenheit für Veränderungen sind hier sichtbar. Die Ausstellung Roots&Roofs bildet den Abschluss der Kunst-Residenz.Die Vernissage wird von Dr. Julia Wischke eröffnet. Berlin als Leinwand - so nennt Julia ihre Tour durch Berlins Gemälde. Der Eröffnungsvortrag ist der Stadt Berlin gewidmet, die seit Jahrhunderten den jeweiligen Machthabern, kühnen Denkern und visionären Architekten sowie allen, die hier gestrandet sind, als Leinwand ihrer Ideen und Visionen gedient hat.
Zu Ihrer und unserer Sicherheit bitten wir Sie unsere allgemeinen Hygieneregeln einzuhalten. https://gart.gallery/.../rootsandroofs-exhibition-in-berlin/Ort: Eisenacherstrasse 49, 10823VERNISSAGE am Freitag, am 01.10. um 19.00
Added May 9, 2021
Good mood is usually considered a state without an identified cause; people cannot pinpoint exactly why they are in a good mood. People seem to experience a positive mood when they have a clean slate, have had a good night sleep, and feel no sense of stress in their life.
Added Dec 12, 2018
POPULAR!!!
Silver And Black nr.3 (2018) Popular! 38,347 views 37 collections Editor's pick
Added Jun 7, 2016
Ilgvars Zalans, "Colonial Beauty", series of contemporary paintings
Added May 4, 2016
TREASURES FOR THE FUTURE
UNESCO HOUSE 7 place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP
Tuesday
17
May
2016
Friday
20
May
2016
Following a successful launch in 2014, the art and charity event Treasures for the Future created by STUDIO EKATERINA holds its second edition in the UNESCO House in Paris, May 2016. The event serves a dual goal: on the one hand to support Ivorian association ASAPSU with its medical projects focused on communities, and on the other hand to support contemporary artists from around the world.
The artistic program will include a variety of events such as a contemporary art exhibition, a round table with the participation of committed experts in art and culture, a musical performance, and finally a charity art auction conducted by Jeanne Calmont, auctioneer and specialist from SOTHEBY’s contemporary art department. The official opening will be by our guest of honor M Philippe Couperie Eiffel. There will be a book presentation and sale organised by the Association Amis de Gustave Eiffel. Books purchased during the sale will be signed by M Philippe Couperie Eiffel in person.
The funds raised through the art auction will largely be donated to ASAPSU in support of their medical projects for the prevention and treatment of intestinal infections among schoolchildren in remote regions of Ivory Coast. The remaining part will be used to support the participating artists.
WHAT
Culture and Creativity for development
WHERE
UNESCO HOUSE
7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP France
WHEN
17 - 20 May 2016
17 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
18 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
19 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
20 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
17h15 - 18h00, Round Table "Art as Social Practice"
18h00 - 18h45, Musical intermezzo & Cocktails
18h45 - 20h00, Charity auction by Jeanne Calmont (Sotheby's)
20h00, Announcement of auction results & Closure
Added Jun 9, 2015
ZALANS @ SCOPE BASEL 2015
Basel
Tuesday
16
June
2015
Sunday
21
June
2015
recent paintings with gallery BASTEJS at ART SCOPE BASEL
Added May 4, 2015
performed by Zalans, Dec. 2014, Bacolod city,
Added Feb 20, 2014
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pure vida
Dzintaru st.19
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18
January
2013
Monday
18
March
2013
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2012, Kuantan city
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WAR
Vasiljevskij Ostrov 29 linia, Museum Erarta
Thursday
6
October
2011
Monday
7
November
2011
colaborative research together with russian artist Viktor Vasiljev
Reviews and comments
Une œuvre grand format magistrale ! Félicitations pour ce magnifique travail artistique réalisé !
A masterful large-scale work! Congratulations on this magnificent artistic achievement!
Très belle inspiration du plus bel effet ! Une harmonie de couleurs et de formes qui signe une magnifique création artistique ! Compliments !
A beautiful inspiration with a beautiful effect! A harmony of colors and shapes that creates a magnificent artistic creation! Compliments!
Thank you, Ilgvars !!!
🙂🤝
With Warmest Regards,
Alex Henk
Super Energy-boosting Artwork !!! 💪🙂
Fantastic emotions !!! Well done !!!
My Congratulations !!!
With Best Regards from Odesa,
Alex
Thank you, Ilgvars !!! I'm happy to see another my artwork in your excellent collection !!!
With Warmest Regards from Odesa,
Alex
Well done, my friend 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Perfect!!!
With Best Regards from Odesa,
Alex
Bravo! My congratulations!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
With Best Regards,
Alex
Thanks Alex, be strong and creative!
Super !!! Well done, Ilgvars !!!
With Warmest Regards from Odesa,
Alex
Bravo, Ilgvars !!!
With Best Regards,
Alex
Thanks, Alex, 💥🙏🤩🙏💥!
Your paintings are stunning!
Thanks, Ioannis(*_")//
Thank you My Friend for adding 'THINKING 005021 (PERPETUUM, BUT NOT MOBILE)' to your excellent collection !!!
Brgds,
Alex
Dear Ilgvars, I'm humbled that you selected another piece of my work. Sincerely appreciated