{"id":7758,"title":"A Guide to \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d","featured_image":"","number":"","address":"","address-text":"","lat":"","lng":"","working_hours":"","object_type":"","object_color":"#000000","content_old":"<p>Already this weekend, from the 14th through 18th of November, Riga will become a much brighter city \u2013 not only because of a fireworks display and candles lit on the Independence Day of Latvia, but also because of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d Festival of Light that this year is part of the \u201cRiga 2014\u201d Programme and one of the most prominent events in the European Capital of Culture.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This year, \u201cStaro R\u012bga\u201d is striving to join the company of the most prominent international light festivals. The largest number of foreign artists in the festival\u2019s history have come to Riga this year, and the festival is taking a major step forward in terms of technology, showcasing works of light art of the highest quality in the urban environment.<\/p>\n<p>These include a total of 22 objects in the Centre of Riga, created by artists from France, Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. In addition, this year the festival includes the colourful public participation campaign \u201cRiga Carnival\u201d. For more information about the festival, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.staroriga.lv\/\">www.staroriga.lv<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A map of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d exhibits is available\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/staroriga.lv\/karte\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During the festival, there will be four \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d information centres: in the amusement park \u201cEgle\u201d (Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 1a), Railway Station Square (intersection of Marijas and Satekles Streets), near the Laima Clock, and at the Powder Tower (Smil\u0161u iela 20). The information centres will be open from 12 noon to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A \u2013 Luminous Parade \u201cThe Secret Life of Light\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>A light procession through the Old Town. Parade route: R\u0101tslaukums, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela, Va\u013c\u0146u iela, Smil\u0161u iela, Doma laukums, Herdera laukums, Palasta iela<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Parade starts: 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th of November at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. from R\u0101tslaukums<\/em><br \/>\n<em>On the 18th of November \u2013 at 9:15 p.m. from 11. novembra krastmala<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Staro R\u012bga 2014 objekts &quot;Gaismas slepen\u0101 dz\u012bve&quot; promo\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xKVuzJlV1lU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>As the day darkens, the city comes to life \u2013 blossoming into an array of bright lights. But what happens to the city lights when everyone has gone to bed and night sets in? What does the Light Family do in the dark hours of the night? Only from the 14th to 18th of November, light will come out to play in the Old Town, holding a real party and revealing its secret life. Light marshals, daughter Spuldz\u012bte, Light imps, Spuldzi\u0304te\u2019s mother, Father Light and many other members of the family invite us to their unusual urban procession through Riga\u2019s Old Town. Project concept\/execution: \u201cAtkl\u0101j R\u012bgu\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>B \u2013 \u201cUnited Fish\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Riga Congress Centre fa\u00e7ade, Kronvalda Park<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/saliedetaszivis_publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nPlinks is a playful little fish who spends his days keeping an eye on the deep waters, waiting for the next bright star to fall into the depths. Plinks and his brothers use the stars to make unusual musical instruments with which to fill the underwater world with catchy melodies. One day, they suddenly face danger \u2013 evil stingrays attack the village where Plinks lives. Can our little fish unite all his brothers in song to fight for their rightful place in the deep? Project concept\/execution: \u201cLucion Media\u201d (Canada).<\/p>\n<p><strong>C \u2013 \u201cKaleidoscope\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Bastejkalns trees, on the Rai\u0146a bulv\u0101ris side<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Describing his concept, Rihards \u0160e\u0161o says \u201cThere are four things you can watch forever: fire, running water, other people working and kaleidoscopes\u201d. A projection on to the building facades concealed in the Bastejkalns (Bastion Hill) park\u2019s trees reveals ever-changing kaleidoscope patterns. Fire, water, dancing people, flowers, umbrellas, ribbons, fabrics, dresses, joy, happiness and positive feelings merge into a single video image with musical accompaniment. Projection duration 8 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>D \u2013 \u201cVideo Culture\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Art Academy of Latvia, Kalpaka bulv\u0101ris 13<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/Videokultura_Publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nA video recording, created by artist Sam Meech through experimenting with \u201corganic video response reactions\u201d, depicts three independent colour systems, mutually evolving, developing and fighting for their territory. These laser-based systems have taken on lives of their own. A specially created surface, modelled on the facade of the Art Academy of Latvia, is slowly permeated with them, so that they can be projected onto the actual building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E \u2013 \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Esplanade<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/CilpuLu_publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cMan is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play\u201d. This Heraclitus dictum is what inspired Remi Brun to create \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d \u2013 an unusual light sculpture whose movements enable us to see a carefree, skipping child. \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d sees Remi Brun return to Latvia \u2013 her light installation \u201cGalloping Horse\u201d received the \u201cStaro R\u012bga\u201d audience award in 2010.<\/p>\n<p><strong>F \u2013 \u201cCarousel of Light\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>V\u0113rmanes Park<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The symbolic meaning of carnival is characterised by the nature of a carousel \u2013 striving for change, relentless movement and, at the same time, having fun, joy, a propensity for the unexpected and surprising. Visible from a considerable distance, the light installation in V\u0113rmanes Park calls on us to submerge ourselves in fun, hope, illusion, and when we disembark from this maelstrom of light and sound, everything around us will seem to have changed for the better. Throughout the event, visitors to this intangible light carousel will be able to perpetuate themselves and the installation in long-exposure photographs. Project concept\/execution: \u201cKomp\u0101nija NA\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>G \u2013 \u201cAquarium Car\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Aud\u0113ju iela 16<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/staro_autoakvarijs_publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nHow many surprises are concealed in simple and mundane things! Sometimes we cannot even imagine how full the world is full of surprises. We continuously find new uses and applications for various items. And that is precisely the story of the \u201cAquarium Car\u201d \u2013 a video installation featuring huge coloured fish. Project concept\/execution: \u201cLes Machines Images\u201d\u00a0(France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>H \u2013 \u201cCosmogole\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Latvian National Opera Square, Aspazijas bulv\u0101ris 3<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/Staro_Publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nThe \u201cCosmogole\u201d light installation enables us to view an orchestra of vivid light instruments in the square by the opera house, with more than a hundred light objects combining in a fabulous symphony of light and sound. The specially commissioned music and light score creates a mood that can only be felt by being there. This light installation has already been demonstrated in many parts of the world, including the Lyons, Jerusalem, Leipzig, Amiens and Helsinki light festivals. Project concept\/execution: Philippe Morvan (France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>I \u2013 \u201cScreen Test \u2013 1\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Square outside the \u201cKa\u013c\u0137u v\u0101rti\u201d restaurant, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 11<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cScreen Test\u201d is an interactive installation inspired by various genres in and the history of cinema. Two identical screens, in two different Riga locations, each invite us to enter a new, surprising and intriguing film environment. Participants in the two locations meet on screen and, depending on the actions of the remote players, each scene can unfold differently, just like in films. \u201cScreen Test\u201d first appeared in Riga at the \u201cEsplanade 2014\u201d summer cultural chalet. Project concept\/execution: Paul Sermon and Charlotte Gould (United Kingdom).<\/p>\n<p><strong>J \u2013 \u201cCircus of Light\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cAstor Riga Hotel &amp; Conference\u201d building, Zigfr\u012bda Annas Meierovica bulv\u0101ris 10<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/2014-11-11_14_58_40_Staro_Cirks.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nA circus troupe arrives on the moonlit, night-time roofs of urban Riga. The troupe invites us into its colourful and surprise-filled circus arena where, accompanied by an orchestra, tonight\u2019s master of ceremonies \u2013 Riga\u2019s rooftop black cat \u2013 greets the audience. The \u201cCircus of Light\u201d features jugglers and acrobats, Riga Canal\u2019s beaver and golden cockerel, cats on trapezes and even a magician. The video projection, executed by Portuguese artists, also features viewers from official \u201cRiga 2014\u201d partner Sigulda. Project concept\/execution: \u201cOcubo\u201d (Portugal). Read more about the project\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/eng\/news\/55962-portuguese-circus-of-joy-and-light-in-staro-riga-2014-programme\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>K \u2013 \u201cPacmanize Me\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Building fa\u00e7ade at Smil\u0161u iela 3<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/pakman.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cPacmanize Me\u201d is an interactive video projection based on the legendary \u201cPacman\u201d computer game. The interactive game is open to players large and small, both in teams of two and as individuals. Special technology tracks the players\u2019 hand movements, enabling the \u201cPacman\u201d avatar to be moved over the building facade. Test your dexterity and remember that this game has only one rule \u2013 it must be enjoyed! The interactive \u201cPacmanize Me\u201d installation first appeared at the Lyons light festival. Project concept\/execution: \u201cTheoriz\u201d (France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>L \u2013 \u201cReader\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cArsen\u0101ls\u201d exhibition hall, Tor\u0146a iela 1<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/lasitajs.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cReader\u201d is a performance featuring 100 travellers \u2013 readers of books. What happens when readers go on a journey through the world of books? They are overtaken by a mixture of feelings and associations related to the events described in the text, their own feelings and experiences. Viewers will be able to see the reader\/traveller\u2019s thoughts, observing the power of mind over matter. Four performances, each 10 minutes long, will be staged every hour. The video performances utilise a brain-frequency scanner. Project concept\/execution: \u201cConnection Codes\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>M \u2013 \u201cMy Latvia\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>11. novembra krastmala<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Creation of a joint large-scale object of light<\/p>\n<p>Project concept\/execution: \u201cRiga 2014\u201d foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>N \u2013 \u201cJourney into a World of Colourful Fairy Tales\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Doma laukums<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/Staro_Pasakas.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity photo\" \/>Publicity photo<br \/>\nJoin an unusual journey through different worlds inspired by the children\u2019s book \u201cKr\u0101sain\u0101s pasakas\u201d (\u201cColourful Fairytales\u201d) by Imants Ziedonis. The festival\u2019s largest projection in Doma laukums square sees images from the well-known stories come to life in a gigantic 3D projection. Vivid spectacular scenes will delight both children and adults, giving a completely new visual reading in the ambience of the colourful tales. Project concept\/execution: \u201cGluk Media\u201d (Lithuania).<\/p>\n<p><strong>O \u2013 \u201cScreen Test \u2013 2\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Amusement park \u201cEgle\u201d, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 1A<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/staro_Ekrana.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cScreen Test\u201d is an interactive installation inspired by various genres in and the history of cinema. Two identical screens, in two different Riga locations, each invite us to enter a new, surprising and intriguing film environment. Participants in the two locations meet on screen and, depending on the actions of the remote players, each scene can unfold differently, just like in films. \u201cScreen Test\u201d first appeared in Riga at the \u201cEsplanade 2014\u201d summer cultural chalet. Project concept\/execution: Paul Sermon and Charlotte Gould (United Kingdom) and \u201cIdeju instit\u016bts\u201d\u00a0(Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>P \u2013 \u201cGrain of Nordic Salt\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Fa\u00e7ade of St. Peter\u2019s Church, Sk\u0101r\u0146u iela 19<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The video projection \u201cGrain of Salt\u201d uses the grain of salt as a metaphor in a poetic form. This installation seeks inspiration in all forms of expression \u2013 image (visual arts), sound (music), movement (dance) and word (poetry) by combining them in a single art piece on the facade of St. Peter\u2019s Church. In addition to the specially designed visual elements, the \u201cGrain of Salt\u201d projections also utilize contemporary dance elements performed by Simone Gr\u00f8tte and Marianne Haugli and the poetry of Norway\u2019s renowned poet Olav H. Hague. At the same time, the installation pays homage to the Nordic spirit, using music by Norwegian contemporary composers Arve Henriksen and Jan Bang. Project execution: Anastasia Isachsen (Norway).<\/p>\n<p><strong>R \u2013 \u201cORLAN City\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Facade of the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Sk\u0101r\u0146u iela 10\/20 and 11<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ORLAN, Sergejs Eizen\u0161teins, Bru\u0146uku\u0123is Potjomkins un R\u012bga\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WELVdaXxNxk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The multimedia sound and light installation \u201cORLAN City\u201d is dedicated to the exhibition \u201cLe plan du film and Other Scenarios\u201d at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (until the 25th of January, 2015). The installation consists of a dialogue between two large-scale video projections, accompanied by lighting effects. The conversation is between ORLAN\u2019s video work \u201cBien que.. oui mais\u2026\u201d and a work from the artist\u2019s latest exhibition \u201cORLAN and CINEMA\u201d, specially created for Riga, which takes on a moving form in the light installation. Project concept\/execution: Society for Attractive Urban Environment (Latvia), Latvian National Museum of Art, Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Museum in collaboration with the French Institute in Latvia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S \u2013 \u201cDiamond. Dream Flight\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>L\u012bvu laukums, performances start at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With the support of \u201cOndo.lv\u201d, Britain\u2019s aerial show troupe \u201cThe Dream Engine\u201d returns to Riga. Imagine \u2013 a fabulously coloured, glittering diamond more than ten metres in height, rises over the rooftops of Riga\u2019s Old Town. There seem to be people dancing in its unreal light\u2026 Is it a mirage!? A dream flight!? \u201cThe Dream Engine\u201d and \u201cConcept event\u201d (Latvia) co-operate to create the light, music and acrobatics show \u201cDiamond. Dream Flight\u201d making viewers in L\u012bvu laukums square believe in man\u2019s ability to create and implement fantastic ideas, to believe in your dream coming true.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T \u2013 \u201cMi \u2013 Mi\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>J\u0101\u0146a s\u0113ta<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/MIMI_Staro.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nDuring the Light Festival, a real, live, playful and frisky mime artist will make his home in J\u0101\u0146a s\u0113ta. MiMi loves to play with people crossing his path. MiMi sees and feels everything \u2013 try and talk to him and who knows \u2013 our mime artist may be transformed into a wild and musical light show \u2013 joyful and jaunty. MiMi\u2019s maxim is \u201cWe will entertain you \u2013 we will make fun of you\u201d. Project execution: \u201cI did it\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>U \u2013 \u201cFace Fragments\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Square by Vecpils\u0113tas iela<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/sejas_Staro.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nThe installation by Lithuanian artist Donatas Noru\u0161is \u2013 \u201cFace Fragments\u201d \u2013 represents people who, not using their voice, express their views on things and events in life. The faces of people of different ages, races and cultures are projected onto a large-scale outdoor object. The strange depiction of an indistinct image on a television screen appears in participants\u2019 eyes. The Face Fragments installation is constructed from 178 pieces of cardboard. Project concept\/execution: Donatas Noru\u0161is (Lithuania).<\/p>\n<p><strong>V \u2013 \u201cA Moment with Riga\u2019s Seasons\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Alberta laukums<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Remember the 2011 project \u201cA Moment with Fountains in V\u0113rmanes Park?\u201d The project\u2019s creative group returns to \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d with a story about the four seasons. This time, jets of water, the interplay of lights and music will transform Alberta laukums square \u2013 emerging from the harsh winter, nature wakes up in spring, enabling Riga to flourish in the summer and concluding the water and light performance with the majestic feel of autumn. Project concept\/execution: \u201cArtistic\u201d and \u201cUntitled Pas\u0101kums\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Z \u2013 \u201cLumarca\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Intersection of Kr. Barona iela and Aspazijas bulv\u0101ris<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLumarca\u201d is an unusual video installation created by Estonian designers Eva Tallo, Priit Tiimus and Toivo P\u00e4rnpuu. Using 5 kilometres of thread, the installation enables us to see 3D images and motion in an unprecedented way. With the help of projection, thousands of whorls of thread experience transformations into dazzling light rays. Various three-dimensional objects appear on these rays one after the other, seeming to hang in the air. Installation concept by artists and designers Albert Hwang and Matt Parker. Project concept\/execution: \u201cLight Club\u201d (Estonia).<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y4pSAG1qKR4<\/p>","contentt":"Already this weekend, from the 14th through 18th of November, Riga will become a much brighter city \u2013 not only because of a fireworks display and candles lit on the Independence Day of Latvia, but also because of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d Festival of Light that this year is part of the \u201cRiga 2014\u201d Programme and one of the most prominent events in the European Capital of Culture.\nThis year, \u201cStaro R\u012bga\u201d is striving to join the company of the most prominent international light festivals. The largest number of foreign artists in the festival\u2019s history have come to Riga this year, and the festival is taking a major step forward in terms of technology, showcasing works of light art of the highest quality in the urban environment.\nThese include a total of 22 objects in the Centre of Riga, created by artists from France, Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. In addition, this year the festival includes the colourful public participation campaign \u201cRiga Carnival\u201d. For more information about the festival, visit\u00a0www.staroriga.lv.\nA map of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d exhibits is available\u00a0here.\nDuring the festival, there will be four \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d information centres: in the amusement park \u201cEgle\u201d (Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 1a), Railway Station Square (intersection of Marijas and Satekles Streets), near the Laima Clock, and at the Powder Tower (Smil\u0161u iela 20). The information centres will be open from 12 noon to 11 p.m.\nA \u2013 Luminous Parade \u201cThe Secret Life of Light\u201d\nA light procession through the Old Town. Parade route: R\u0101tslaukums, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela, Va\u013c\u0146u iela, Smil\u0161u iela, Doma laukums, Herdera laukums, Palasta iela\nParade starts: 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th of November at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. from R\u0101tslaukums\nOn the 18th of November \u2013 at 9:15 p.m. from 11. novembra krastmala\n\nAs the day darkens, the city comes to life \u2013 blossoming into an array of bright lights. But what happens to the city lights when everyone has gone to bed and night sets in? What does the Light Family do in the dark hours of the night? Only from the 14th to 18th of November, light will come out to play in the Old Town, holding a real party and revealing its secret life. Light marshals, daughter Spuldz\u012bte, Light imps, Spuldzi\u0304te\u2019s mother, Father Light and many other members of the family invite us to their unusual urban procession through Riga\u2019s Old Town. Project concept\/execution: \u201cAtkl\u0101j R\u012bgu\u201d (Latvia).\nB \u2013 \u201cUnited Fish\u201d\nRiga Congress Centre fa\u00e7ade, Kronvalda Park\nPublicity image\nPlinks is a playful little fish who spends his days keeping an eye on the deep waters, waiting for the next bright star to fall into the depths. Plinks and his brothers use the stars to make unusual musical instruments with which to fill the underwater world with catchy melodies. One day, they suddenly face danger \u2013 evil stingrays attack the village where Plinks lives. Can our little fish unite all his brothers in song to fight for their rightful place in the deep? Project concept\/execution: \u201cLucion Media\u201d (Canada).\nC \u2013 \u201cKaleidoscope\u201d\nBastejkalns trees, on the Rai\u0146a bulv\u0101ris side\nDescribing his concept, Rihards \u0160e\u0161o says \u201cThere are four things you can watch forever: fire, running water, other people working and kaleidoscopes\u201d. A projection on to the building facades concealed in the Bastejkalns (Bastion Hill) park\u2019s trees reveals ever-changing kaleidoscope patterns. Fire, water, dancing people, flowers, umbrellas, ribbons, fabrics, dresses, joy, happiness and positive feelings merge into a single video image with musical accompaniment. Projection duration 8 minutes.\nD \u2013 \u201cVideo Culture\u201d\nArt Academy of Latvia, Kalpaka bulv\u0101ris 13\nPublicity image\nA video recording, created by artist Sam Meech through experimenting with \u201corganic video response reactions\u201d, depicts three independent colour systems, mutually evolving, developing and fighting for their territory. These laser-based systems have taken on lives of their own. A specially created surface, modelled on the facade of the Art Academy of Latvia, is slowly permeated with them, so that they can be projected onto the actual building.\nE \u2013 \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d\nEsplanade\nPublicity image\n\u201cMan is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play\u201d. This Heraclitus dictum is what inspired Remi Brun to create \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d \u2013 an unusual light sculpture whose movements enable us to see a carefree, skipping child. \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d sees Remi Brun return to Latvia \u2013 her light installation \u201cGalloping Horse\u201d received the \u201cStaro R\u012bga\u201d audience award in 2010.\nF \u2013 \u201cCarousel of Light\u201d\nV\u0113rmanes Park\nThe symbolic meaning of carnival is characterised by the nature of a carousel \u2013 striving for change, relentless movement and, at the same time, having fun, joy, a propensity for the unexpected and surprising. Visible from a considerable distance, the light installation in V\u0113rmanes Park calls on us to submerge ourselves in fun, hope, illusion, and when we disembark from this maelstrom of light and sound, everything around us will seem to have changed for the better. Throughout the event, visitors to this intangible light carousel will be able to perpetuate themselves and the installation in long-exposure photographs. Project concept\/execution: \u201cKomp\u0101nija NA\u201d (Latvia).\nG \u2013 \u201cAquarium Car\u201d\nAud\u0113ju iela 16\nPublicity image\nHow many surprises are concealed in simple and mundane things! Sometimes we cannot even imagine how full the world is full of surprises. We continuously find new uses and applications for various items. And that is precisely the story of the \u201cAquarium Car\u201d \u2013 a video installation featuring huge coloured fish. Project concept\/execution: \u201cLes Machines Images\u201d\u00a0(France).\nH \u2013 \u201cCosmogole\u201d\nLatvian National Opera Square, Aspazijas bulv\u0101ris 3\nPublicity image\nThe \u201cCosmogole\u201d light installation enables us to view an orchestra of vivid light instruments in the square by the opera house, with more than a hundred light objects combining in a fabulous symphony of light and sound. The specially commissioned music and light score creates a mood that can only be felt by being there. This light installation has already been demonstrated in many parts of the world, including the Lyons, Jerusalem, Leipzig, Amiens and Helsinki light festivals. Project concept\/execution: Philippe Morvan (France).\nI \u2013 \u201cScreen Test \u2013 1\u201d\nSquare outside the \u201cKa\u013c\u0137u v\u0101rti\u201d restaurant, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 11\n\u201cScreen Test\u201d is an interactive installation inspired by various genres in and the history of cinema. Two identical screens, in two different Riga locations, each invite us to enter a new, surprising and intriguing film environment. Participants in the two locations meet on screen and, depending on the actions of the remote players, each scene can unfold differently, just like in films. \u201cScreen Test\u201d first appeared in Riga at the \u201cEsplanade 2014\u201d summer cultural chalet. Project concept\/execution: Paul Sermon and Charlotte Gould (United Kingdom).\nJ \u2013 \u201cCircus of Light\u201d\n\u201cAstor Riga Hotel &amp; Conference\u201d building, Zigfr\u012bda Annas Meierovica bulv\u0101ris 10\nPublicity image\nA circus troupe arrives on the moonlit, night-time roofs of urban Riga. The troupe invites us into its colourful and surprise-filled circus arena where, accompanied by an orchestra, tonight\u2019s master of ceremonies \u2013 Riga\u2019s rooftop black cat \u2013 greets the audience. The \u201cCircus of Light\u201d features jugglers and acrobats, Riga Canal\u2019s beaver and golden cockerel, cats on trapezes and even a magician. The video projection, executed by Portuguese artists, also features viewers from official \u201cRiga 2014\u201d partner Sigulda. Project concept\/execution: \u201cOcubo\u201d (Portugal). Read more about the project\u00a0here.\nK \u2013 \u201cPacmanize Me\u201d\nBuilding fa\u00e7ade at Smil\u0161u iela 3\nPublicity image\n\u201cPacmanize Me\u201d is an interactive video projection based on the legendary \u201cPacman\u201d computer game. The interactive game is open to players large and small, both in teams of two and as individuals. Special technology tracks the players\u2019 hand movements, enabling the \u201cPacman\u201d avatar to be moved over the building facade. Test your dexterity and remember that this game has only one rule \u2013 it must be enjoyed! The interactive \u201cPacmanize Me\u201d installation first appeared at the Lyons light festival. Project concept\/execution: \u201cTheoriz\u201d (France).\nL \u2013 \u201cReader\u201d\n\u201cArsen\u0101ls\u201d exhibition hall, Tor\u0146a iela 1\nPublicity image\n\u201cReader\u201d is a performance featuring 100 travellers \u2013 readers of books. What happens when readers go on a journey through the world of books? They are overtaken by a mixture of feelings and associations related to the events described in the text, their own feelings and experiences. Viewers will be able to see the reader\/traveller\u2019s thoughts, observing the power of mind over matter. Four performances, each 10 minutes long, will be staged every hour. The video performances utilise a brain-frequency scanner. Project concept\/execution: \u201cConnection Codes\u201d (Latvia).\nM \u2013 \u201cMy Latvia\u201d\n11. novembra krastmala\nCreation of a joint large-scale object of light\nProject concept\/execution: \u201cRiga 2014\u201d foundation.\nN \u2013 \u201cJourney into a World of Colourful Fairy Tales\u201d\nDoma laukums\nPublicity photo\nJoin an unusual journey through different worlds inspired by the children\u2019s book \u201cKr\u0101sain\u0101s pasakas\u201d (\u201cColourful Fairytales\u201d) by Imants Ziedonis. The festival\u2019s largest projection in Doma laukums square sees images from the well-known stories come to life in a gigantic 3D projection. Vivid spectacular scenes will delight both children and adults, giving a completely new visual reading in the ambience of the colourful tales. Project concept\/execution: \u201cGluk Media\u201d (Lithuania).\nO \u2013 \u201cScreen Test \u2013 2\u201d\nAmusement park \u201cEgle\u201d, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 1A\nPublicity image\n\u201cScreen Test\u201d is an interactive installation inspired by various genres in and the history of cinema. Two identical screens, in two different Riga locations, each invite us to enter a new, surprising and intriguing film environment. Participants in the two locations meet on screen and, depending on the actions of the remote players, each scene can unfold differently, just like in films. \u201cScreen Test\u201d first appeared in Riga at the \u201cEsplanade 2014\u201d summer cultural chalet. Project concept\/execution: Paul Sermon and Charlotte Gould (United Kingdom) and \u201cIdeju instit\u016bts\u201d\u00a0(Latvia).\nP \u2013 \u201cGrain of Nordic Salt\u201d\nFa\u00e7ade of St. Peter\u2019s Church, Sk\u0101r\u0146u iela 19\nThe video projection \u201cGrain of Salt\u201d uses the grain of salt as a metaphor in a poetic form. This installation seeks inspiration in all forms of expression \u2013 image (visual arts), sound (music), movement (dance) and word (poetry) by combining them in a single art piece on the facade of St. Peter\u2019s Church. In addition to the specially designed visual elements, the \u201cGrain of Salt\u201d projections also utilize contemporary dance elements performed by Simone Gr\u00f8tte and Marianne Haugli and the poetry of Norway\u2019s renowned poet Olav H. Hague. At the same time, the installation pays homage to the Nordic spirit, using music by Norwegian contemporary composers Arve Henriksen and Jan Bang. Project execution: Anastasia Isachsen (Norway).\nR \u2013 \u201cORLAN City\u201d\nFacade of the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Sk\u0101r\u0146u iela 10\/20 and 11\n\nThe multimedia sound and light installation \u201cORLAN City\u201d is dedicated to the exhibition \u201cLe plan du film and Other Scenarios\u201d at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (until the 25th of January, 2015). The installation consists of a dialogue between two large-scale video projections, accompanied by lighting effects. The conversation is between ORLAN\u2019s video work \u201cBien que.. oui mais\u2026\u201d and a work from the artist\u2019s latest exhibition \u201cORLAN and CINEMA\u201d, specially created for Riga, which takes on a moving form in the light installation. Project concept\/execution: Society for Attractive Urban Environment (Latvia), Latvian National Museum of Art, Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Museum in collaboration with the French Institute in Latvia.\nS \u2013 \u201cDiamond. Dream Flight\u201d\nL\u012bvu laukums, performances start at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.\nWith the support of \u201cOndo.lv\u201d, Britain\u2019s aerial show troupe \u201cThe Dream Engine\u201d returns to Riga. Imagine \u2013 a fabulously coloured, glittering diamond more than ten metres in height, rises over the rooftops of Riga\u2019s Old Town. There seem to be people dancing in its unreal light\u2026 Is it a mirage!? A dream flight!? \u201cThe Dream Engine\u201d and \u201cConcept event\u201d (Latvia) co-operate to create the light, music and acrobatics show \u201cDiamond. Dream Flight\u201d making viewers in L\u012bvu laukums square believe in man\u2019s ability to create and implement fantastic ideas, to believe in your dream coming true.\nT \u2013 \u201cMi \u2013 Mi\u201d\nJ\u0101\u0146a s\u0113ta\nPublicity image\nDuring the Light Festival, a real, live, playful and frisky mime artist will make his home in J\u0101\u0146a s\u0113ta. MiMi loves to play with people crossing his path. MiMi sees and feels everything \u2013 try and talk to him and who knows \u2013 our mime artist may be transformed into a wild and musical light show \u2013 joyful and jaunty. MiMi\u2019s maxim is \u201cWe will entertain you \u2013 we will make fun of you\u201d. Project execution: \u201cI did it\u201d (Latvia).\nU \u2013 \u201cFace Fragments\u201d\nSquare by Vecpils\u0113tas iela\nPublicity image\nThe installation by Lithuanian artist Donatas Noru\u0161is \u2013 \u201cFace Fragments\u201d \u2013 represents people who, not using their voice, express their views on things and events in life. The faces of people of different ages, races and cultures are projected onto a large-scale outdoor object. The strange depiction of an indistinct image on a television screen appears in participants\u2019 eyes. The Face Fragments installation is constructed from 178 pieces of cardboard. Project concept\/execution: Donatas Noru\u0161is (Lithuania).\nV \u2013 \u201cA Moment with Riga\u2019s Seasons\u201d\u00a0\nAlberta laukums\nRemember the 2011 project \u201cA Moment with Fountains in V\u0113rmanes Park?\u201d The project\u2019s creative group returns to \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d with a story about the four seasons. This time, jets of water, the interplay of lights and music will transform Alberta laukums square \u2013 emerging from the harsh winter, nature wakes up in spring, enabling Riga to flourish in the summer and concluding the water and light performance with the majestic feel of autumn. Project concept\/execution: \u201cArtistic\u201d and \u201cUntitled Pas\u0101kums\u201d.\nZ \u2013 \u201cLumarca\u201d\nIntersection of Kr. Barona iela and Aspazijas bulv\u0101ris\n\u201cLumarca\u201d is an unusual video installation created by Estonian designers Eva Tallo, Priit Tiimus and Toivo P\u00e4rnpuu. Using 5 kilometres of thread, the installation enables us to see 3D images and motion in an unprecedented way. With the help of projection, thousands of whorls of thread experience transformations into dazzling light rays. Various three-dimensional objects appear on these rays one after the other, seeming to hang in the air. Installation concept by artists and designers Albert Hwang and Matt Parker. Project concept\/execution: \u201cLight Club\u201d (Estonia).\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y4pSAG1qKR4","content":"<p>Already this weekend, from the 14th through 18th of November, Riga will become a much brighter city \u2013 not only because of a fireworks display and candles lit on the Independence Day of Latvia, but also because of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d Festival of Light that this year is part of the \u201cRiga 2014\u201d Programme and one of the most prominent events in the European Capital of Culture.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This year, \u201cStaro R\u012bga\u201d is striving to join the company of the most prominent international light festivals. The largest number of foreign artists in the festival\u2019s history have come to Riga this year, and the festival is taking a major step forward in terms of technology, showcasing works of light art of the highest quality in the urban environment.<\/p>\n<p>These include a total of 22 objects in the Centre of Riga, created by artists from France, Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. In addition, this year the festival includes the colourful public participation campaign \u201cRiga Carnival\u201d. For more information about the festival, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.staroriga.lv\/\">www.staroriga.lv<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A map of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d exhibits is available\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/staroriga.lv\/karte\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During the festival, there will be four \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d information centres: in the amusement park \u201cEgle\u201d (Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 1a), Railway Station Square (intersection of Marijas and Satekles Streets), near the Laima Clock, and at the Powder Tower (Smil\u0161u iela 20). The information centres will be open from 12 noon to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A \u2013 Luminous Parade \u201cThe Secret Life of Light\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>A light procession through the Old Town. Parade route: R\u0101tslaukums, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela, Va\u013c\u0146u iela, Smil\u0161u iela, Doma laukums, Herdera laukums, Palasta iela<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Parade starts: 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th of November at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. from R\u0101tslaukums<\/em><br \/>\n<em>On the 18th of November \u2013 at 9:15 p.m. from 11. novembra krastmala<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Staro R\u012bga 2014 objekts &quot;Gaismas slepen\u0101 dz\u012bve&quot; promo\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xKVuzJlV1lU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>As the day darkens, the city comes to life \u2013 blossoming into an array of bright lights. But what happens to the city lights when everyone has gone to bed and night sets in? What does the Light Family do in the dark hours of the night? Only from the 14th to 18th of November, light will come out to play in the Old Town, holding a real party and revealing its secret life. Light marshals, daughter Spuldz\u012bte, Light imps, Spuldzi\u0304te\u2019s mother, Father Light and many other members of the family invite us to their unusual urban procession through Riga\u2019s Old Town. Project concept\/execution: \u201cAtkl\u0101j R\u012bgu\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>B \u2013 \u201cUnited Fish\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Riga Congress Centre fa\u00e7ade, Kronvalda Park<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/saliedetaszivis_publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nPlinks is a playful little fish who spends his days keeping an eye on the deep waters, waiting for the next bright star to fall into the depths. Plinks and his brothers use the stars to make unusual musical instruments with which to fill the underwater world with catchy melodies. One day, they suddenly face danger \u2013 evil stingrays attack the village where Plinks lives. Can our little fish unite all his brothers in song to fight for their rightful place in the deep? Project concept\/execution: \u201cLucion Media\u201d (Canada).<\/p>\n<p><strong>C \u2013 \u201cKaleidoscope\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Bastejkalns trees, on the Rai\u0146a bulv\u0101ris side<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Describing his concept, Rihards \u0160e\u0161o says \u201cThere are four things you can watch forever: fire, running water, other people working and kaleidoscopes\u201d. A projection on to the building facades concealed in the Bastejkalns (Bastion Hill) park\u2019s trees reveals ever-changing kaleidoscope patterns. Fire, water, dancing people, flowers, umbrellas, ribbons, fabrics, dresses, joy, happiness and positive feelings merge into a single video image with musical accompaniment. Projection duration 8 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>D \u2013 \u201cVideo Culture\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Art Academy of Latvia, Kalpaka bulv\u0101ris 13<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/Videokultura_Publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nA video recording, created by artist Sam Meech through experimenting with \u201corganic video response reactions\u201d, depicts three independent colour systems, mutually evolving, developing and fighting for their territory. These laser-based systems have taken on lives of their own. A specially created surface, modelled on the facade of the Art Academy of Latvia, is slowly permeated with them, so that they can be projected onto the actual building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E \u2013 \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Esplanade<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/CilpuLu_publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cMan is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play\u201d. This Heraclitus dictum is what inspired Remi Brun to create \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d \u2013 an unusual light sculpture whose movements enable us to see a carefree, skipping child. \u201cLoopy Lou\u201d sees Remi Brun return to Latvia \u2013 her light installation \u201cGalloping Horse\u201d received the \u201cStaro R\u012bga\u201d audience award in 2010.<\/p>\n<p><strong>F \u2013 \u201cCarousel of Light\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>V\u0113rmanes Park<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The symbolic meaning of carnival is characterised by the nature of a carousel \u2013 striving for change, relentless movement and, at the same time, having fun, joy, a propensity for the unexpected and surprising. Visible from a considerable distance, the light installation in V\u0113rmanes Park calls on us to submerge ourselves in fun, hope, illusion, and when we disembark from this maelstrom of light and sound, everything around us will seem to have changed for the better. Throughout the event, visitors to this intangible light carousel will be able to perpetuate themselves and the installation in long-exposure photographs. Project concept\/execution: \u201cKomp\u0101nija NA\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>G \u2013 \u201cAquarium Car\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Aud\u0113ju iela 16<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/staro_autoakvarijs_publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nHow many surprises are concealed in simple and mundane things! Sometimes we cannot even imagine how full the world is full of surprises. We continuously find new uses and applications for various items. And that is precisely the story of the \u201cAquarium Car\u201d \u2013 a video installation featuring huge coloured fish. Project concept\/execution: \u201cLes Machines Images\u201d\u00a0(France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>H \u2013 \u201cCosmogole\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Latvian National Opera Square, Aspazijas bulv\u0101ris 3<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/Staro_Publicitates.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nThe \u201cCosmogole\u201d light installation enables us to view an orchestra of vivid light instruments in the square by the opera house, with more than a hundred light objects combining in a fabulous symphony of light and sound. The specially commissioned music and light score creates a mood that can only be felt by being there. This light installation has already been demonstrated in many parts of the world, including the Lyons, Jerusalem, Leipzig, Amiens and Helsinki light festivals. Project concept\/execution: Philippe Morvan (France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>I \u2013 \u201cScreen Test \u2013 1\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Square outside the \u201cKa\u013c\u0137u v\u0101rti\u201d restaurant, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 11<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cScreen Test\u201d is an interactive installation inspired by various genres in and the history of cinema. Two identical screens, in two different Riga locations, each invite us to enter a new, surprising and intriguing film environment. Participants in the two locations meet on screen and, depending on the actions of the remote players, each scene can unfold differently, just like in films. \u201cScreen Test\u201d first appeared in Riga at the \u201cEsplanade 2014\u201d summer cultural chalet. Project concept\/execution: Paul Sermon and Charlotte Gould (United Kingdom).<\/p>\n<p><strong>J \u2013 \u201cCircus of Light\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cAstor Riga Hotel &amp; Conference\u201d building, Zigfr\u012bda Annas Meierovica bulv\u0101ris 10<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/2014-11-11_14_58_40_Staro_Cirks.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nA circus troupe arrives on the moonlit, night-time roofs of urban Riga. The troupe invites us into its colourful and surprise-filled circus arena where, accompanied by an orchestra, tonight\u2019s master of ceremonies \u2013 Riga\u2019s rooftop black cat \u2013 greets the audience. The \u201cCircus of Light\u201d features jugglers and acrobats, Riga Canal\u2019s beaver and golden cockerel, cats on trapezes and even a magician. The video projection, executed by Portuguese artists, also features viewers from official \u201cRiga 2014\u201d partner Sigulda. Project concept\/execution: \u201cOcubo\u201d (Portugal). Read more about the project\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/eng\/news\/55962-portuguese-circus-of-joy-and-light-in-staro-riga-2014-programme\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>K \u2013 \u201cPacmanize Me\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Building fa\u00e7ade at Smil\u0161u iela 3<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/pakman.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cPacmanize Me\u201d is an interactive video projection based on the legendary \u201cPacman\u201d computer game. The interactive game is open to players large and small, both in teams of two and as individuals. Special technology tracks the players\u2019 hand movements, enabling the \u201cPacman\u201d avatar to be moved over the building facade. Test your dexterity and remember that this game has only one rule \u2013 it must be enjoyed! The interactive \u201cPacmanize Me\u201d installation first appeared at the Lyons light festival. Project concept\/execution: \u201cTheoriz\u201d (France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>L \u2013 \u201cReader\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cArsen\u0101ls\u201d exhibition hall, Tor\u0146a iela 1<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/lasitajs.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cReader\u201d is a performance featuring 100 travellers \u2013 readers of books. What happens when readers go on a journey through the world of books? They are overtaken by a mixture of feelings and associations related to the events described in the text, their own feelings and experiences. Viewers will be able to see the reader\/traveller\u2019s thoughts, observing the power of mind over matter. Four performances, each 10 minutes long, will be staged every hour. The video performances utilise a brain-frequency scanner. Project concept\/execution: \u201cConnection Codes\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>M \u2013 \u201cMy Latvia\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>11. novembra krastmala<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Creation of a joint large-scale object of light<\/p>\n<p>Project concept\/execution: \u201cRiga 2014\u201d foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>N \u2013 \u201cJourney into a World of Colourful Fairy Tales\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Doma laukums<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/Staro_Pasakas.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity photo\" \/>Publicity photo<br \/>\nJoin an unusual journey through different worlds inspired by the children\u2019s book \u201cKr\u0101sain\u0101s pasakas\u201d (\u201cColourful Fairytales\u201d) by Imants Ziedonis. The festival\u2019s largest projection in Doma laukums square sees images from the well-known stories come to life in a gigantic 3D projection. Vivid spectacular scenes will delight both children and adults, giving a completely new visual reading in the ambience of the colourful tales. Project concept\/execution: \u201cGluk Media\u201d (Lithuania).<\/p>\n<p><strong>O \u2013 \u201cScreen Test \u2013 2\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Amusement park \u201cEgle\u201d, Ka\u013c\u0137u iela 1A<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/staro_Ekrana.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\n\u201cScreen Test\u201d is an interactive installation inspired by various genres in and the history of cinema. Two identical screens, in two different Riga locations, each invite us to enter a new, surprising and intriguing film environment. Participants in the two locations meet on screen and, depending on the actions of the remote players, each scene can unfold differently, just like in films. \u201cScreen Test\u201d first appeared in Riga at the \u201cEsplanade 2014\u201d summer cultural chalet. Project concept\/execution: Paul Sermon and Charlotte Gould (United Kingdom) and \u201cIdeju instit\u016bts\u201d\u00a0(Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>P \u2013 \u201cGrain of Nordic Salt\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Fa\u00e7ade of St. Peter\u2019s Church, Sk\u0101r\u0146u iela 19<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The video projection \u201cGrain of Salt\u201d uses the grain of salt as a metaphor in a poetic form. This installation seeks inspiration in all forms of expression \u2013 image (visual arts), sound (music), movement (dance) and word (poetry) by combining them in a single art piece on the facade of St. Peter\u2019s Church. In addition to the specially designed visual elements, the \u201cGrain of Salt\u201d projections also utilize contemporary dance elements performed by Simone Gr\u00f8tte and Marianne Haugli and the poetry of Norway\u2019s renowned poet Olav H. Hague. At the same time, the installation pays homage to the Nordic spirit, using music by Norwegian contemporary composers Arve Henriksen and Jan Bang. Project execution: Anastasia Isachsen (Norway).<\/p>\n<p><strong>R \u2013 \u201cORLAN City\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Facade of the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Sk\u0101r\u0146u iela 10\/20 and 11<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsive-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ORLAN, Sergejs Eizen\u0161teins, Bru\u0146uku\u0123is Potjomkins un R\u012bga\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WELVdaXxNxk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The multimedia sound and light installation \u201cORLAN City\u201d is dedicated to the exhibition \u201cLe plan du film and Other Scenarios\u201d at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (until the 25th of January, 2015). The installation consists of a dialogue between two large-scale video projections, accompanied by lighting effects. The conversation is between ORLAN\u2019s video work \u201cBien que.. oui mais\u2026\u201d and a work from the artist\u2019s latest exhibition \u201cORLAN and CINEMA\u201d, specially created for Riga, which takes on a moving form in the light installation. Project concept\/execution: Society for Attractive Urban Environment (Latvia), Latvian National Museum of Art, Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Museum in collaboration with the French Institute in Latvia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S \u2013 \u201cDiamond. Dream Flight\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>L\u012bvu laukums, performances start at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With the support of \u201cOndo.lv\u201d, Britain\u2019s aerial show troupe \u201cThe Dream Engine\u201d returns to Riga. Imagine \u2013 a fabulously coloured, glittering diamond more than ten metres in height, rises over the rooftops of Riga\u2019s Old Town. There seem to be people dancing in its unreal light\u2026 Is it a mirage!? A dream flight!? \u201cThe Dream Engine\u201d and \u201cConcept event\u201d (Latvia) co-operate to create the light, music and acrobatics show \u201cDiamond. Dream Flight\u201d making viewers in L\u012bvu laukums square believe in man\u2019s ability to create and implement fantastic ideas, to believe in your dream coming true.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T \u2013 \u201cMi \u2013 Mi\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>J\u0101\u0146a s\u0113ta<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/MIMI_Staro.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nDuring the Light Festival, a real, live, playful and frisky mime artist will make his home in J\u0101\u0146a s\u0113ta. MiMi loves to play with people crossing his path. MiMi sees and feels everything \u2013 try and talk to him and who knows \u2013 our mime artist may be transformed into a wild and musical light show \u2013 joyful and jaunty. MiMi\u2019s maxim is \u201cWe will entertain you \u2013 we will make fun of you\u201d. Project execution: \u201cI did it\u201d (Latvia).<\/p>\n<p><strong>U \u2013 \u201cFace Fragments\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Square by Vecpils\u0113tas iela<\/em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/riga2014.org\/resources\/web\/images\/715x345\/sejas_Staro.jpg\" data-author=\"Publicity image\" \/>Publicity image<br \/>\nThe installation by Lithuanian artist Donatas Noru\u0161is \u2013 \u201cFace Fragments\u201d \u2013 represents people who, not using their voice, express their views on things and events in life. The faces of people of different ages, races and cultures are projected onto a large-scale outdoor object. The strange depiction of an indistinct image on a television screen appears in participants\u2019 eyes. The Face Fragments installation is constructed from 178 pieces of cardboard. Project concept\/execution: Donatas Noru\u0161is (Lithuania).<\/p>\n<p><strong>V \u2013 \u201cA Moment with Riga\u2019s Seasons\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Alberta laukums<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Remember the 2011 project \u201cA Moment with Fountains in V\u0113rmanes Park?\u201d The project\u2019s creative group returns to \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d with a story about the four seasons. This time, jets of water, the interplay of lights and music will transform Alberta laukums square \u2013 emerging from the harsh winter, nature wakes up in spring, enabling Riga to flourish in the summer and concluding the water and light performance with the majestic feel of autumn. Project concept\/execution: \u201cArtistic\u201d and \u201cUntitled Pas\u0101kums\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Z \u2013 \u201cLumarca\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Intersection of Kr. Barona iela and Aspazijas bulv\u0101ris<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLumarca\u201d is an unusual video installation created by Estonian designers Eva Tallo, Priit Tiimus and Toivo P\u00e4rnpuu. Using 5 kilometres of thread, the installation enables us to see 3D images and motion in an unprecedented way. With the help of projection, thousands of whorls of thread experience transformations into dazzling light rays. Various three-dimensional objects appear on these rays one after the other, seeming to hang in the air. Installation concept by artists and designers Albert Hwang and Matt Parker. Project concept\/execution: \u201cLight Club\u201d (Estonia).<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y4pSAG1qKR4<\/p>","excerpt":"<p>Already this weekend, from the 14th through 18th of November, Riga will become a much brighter city \u2013 not only because of a fireworks display and candles lit on the Independence Day of Latvia, but also because of the \u201cStaro R\u012bga 2014\u201d Festival of Light that this year is part of the \u201cRiga 2014\u201d Programme [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","link":"https:\/\/staroriga.lv\/en\/jaunumi\/russian-%d0%bf%d1%83%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%bb%d1%8c-%d0%bf%d0%be-staro-riga-2014\/"}