The Riga Photography Biennial – NEXT 2025 pablication examines various aspects of the Biennial’s main theme, “invisible but present”. In his essay “Trust AI, Fear the Future. Fear AI, Trust the Future,” curator and artist Paulius Petraitis explores recent developments in artificial intelligence, its role in shaping reality, and how AI influences perception within the context of recent political events and the re-evaluation of history through visual media.
The catalogue feature Touched by Code, curated by the Biennial’s editor Evita Goze, features seven young artists, whose work examines the intricate relationship between photography and the technological advancements that have continuously influenced not only the aesthetics of the medium but also the very content it produces.
Curator and writer Lilian Hiob introduces the winner of the “Seeking the Latest in Photography!” Award 2025, Estonian artist Ruudu Ulas.
Curator and writer Žanete Liekīte interviews the winner of the “Emerging Curator!” Award, Roberta Atraste. The generously illustrated catalogue also provides more information on the Biennial’s exhibitions, events and artists.
Title: The Riga Photography Biennial 2025 Publisher:Riga Photography Biennial, www.rpbiennial.com Editor: Evita Goze Design: Anna Priede Essays by: Aiga Dzalbe (LV), Liliana Hioba (EE), Žanete Liekīte (LV), Adams Mazurs (PL), Pauļus Petraitis (LT), Ieva Raudsepa (LV) Language: English and Latvian Release date: 2025
