Aigars Bikše

Aigars Bikše is a Latvian artist best known for his interactive sculptures and installations for public spaces, most of which bear historic, socio-cultural and political connotations.

He devotes himself to making sculptures and outdoor installations, many of which are large scale and constitute the urban environment in various cities in Latvia and abroad, like Japan, The Philippines and elsewhere. Having taken part in multiple biennials and held 7 personal exhibitions, his work has been recognized both locally and internationally.

The themes in his works draw parallels between his fascination with mythology and socio-political processes in society. The historical setting that lays the conceptual basis of many of his sculptures and installations is central to his work, much like the mythological beliefs and their prevalence in the modern world.

Aigars graduated Latvian academy of Arts in 2000 where he afterwards became a professor as well as the head of Fashion department. Aigars is amongst the curators of the Sculpture Quadrennial Riga 2004, 2008 and 2012. He is also the head and founder of The Arts Management and Information Center (MMIC), which deals with the management and production of various interdisciplinary cultural projects with partners in 25 countries. With MMIC Aigars continuously runs and oversees new and annual projects.