Gunārs Binde’s largest solo exhibition to date

From September 21, 2024, until January 19, 2025, the Latvian National Museum of Art is hosting Gunārs Binde’s solo show “BINDE 100-10”. The extensive exhibition showcases Binde’s photographs, photo films, various objects from his private collection, as well as audio recordings. The experience is further enhanced by meticulously designed scenography, which incorporates lighting, music, and artistic elements to create an immersive atmosphere.

Curators: Anna Binde, Elīza Ramza
Scenographer: Artūrs Analts
Music: Toms Poišs, Rūdolfs Dankfelds, Toms Rudzinskis
Construction of scenography: YARD Baltics

The exhibition is part of Gunārs Binde’s 90th birthday celebration. Organized by the Gunārs Binde Foundation.

Photographs by Alvis Rozenbergs

Gunars Binde meets Mikhail Baryshnikov

On 14th October, 2015, The New Riga Theatre (Riga, Latvia) had the final rehearsal for performance of "Brodsky/Baryshnikov" created by noted theatre director Alvis Hermanis in collaboration with actor Mikhail Baryshnikov, a co-production of The New Riga Theatre and Baryshnikov Productions.

After the rehearsal, Latvian photographer Gunars Binde had the opportunity to meet Mikhail Baryshnikov and present him his photograph "Portrait of Eduards Smilgis".  This photograph is one of the symbols for The New Riga Theatre, which is also portrayed on the facade of the theatre building.

Photos by Peteris Viksna