Linstow Art Awardwinners 2026

Visual Plastic Arts Program, Art Academy of Latvia (2023)

For the Linstow Art Award, Anna Malicka submitted an artwork from her solo exhibition “Pūra lāde (((pure lady)))”, presenting a fragment composed of a plywood construction and elements of a textile installation.

“Anna Malicka’s creative practice explores themes such as handicrafts, youth culture, and female identity, often experimenting with techniques historically associated with femininity—embroidery, lacework, and traditional textiles. While her artistic foundation lies in drawing, her work expands into painting, installations, sound, and performative gestures, creating a multilayered approach to both personal motifs and collective narratives. As a member of the DJ collective PR0_Bi$TR0, she brings a collaborative and performative dimension into her practice. Malicka stands out for her technical versatility, research-based approach, spatial and architectural thinking, and her ability to merge material experimentation with critical cultural reflection.”

Design Program, Art Academy of Latvia (2024)

For the Linstow Art Award, Tīna Alise Drupa submitted the artwork “Meadow Quilt”—an eco-social design workshop carried out in collaboration with the Latvian Fund for Nature as part of the “Meadow Festival.” The project emphasizes the importance of sustainability and co-creation.

“Her work stood out for its community-engaged design practice, blending ecological awareness, interspecies thinking, and collaboration with the local community. It is educational, active, and research-based, often taking shape as collaborative projects that generate social impact. Metaphors such as a meadow or a quilt as places of gathering serve as invitations to reflect and foster a sense of togetherness. Drupa’s practice is deeply rooted in a desire to effect change, demonstrating a strong future vision and thoughtful execution.”

Visual Arts Program, Art Academy of Latvia (expected 2025)

For the Linstow Art Award, Katrīna Biksone submitted a mixed media installation titled “Resort Home / Kūrorts Mājas”, which combines painting with spatial installation elements to create a conceptual narrative about belonging and the sense of place.

“The young artist expands the boundaries of painting, redefining the medium through spatial solutions and site-specific approaches, with a particular emphasis on the tension between the flat surface and three-dimensionality. Her minimalist yet emotionally charged works explore the intimacy of space—as seen, for instance, in her project on the idea of a resort. Biksone’s openness to experimenting across disciplines, her willingness to collaborate, and her drive to seek new forms of expression and contexts highlight a bold, exploratory spirit and a strong commitment to personal and artistic development within the field of painting.”