''1000 kcal landscapes'' Esmeralda Usas, Linda Li

Latvia’s great masters of art once ventured out into nature—into meadows, forests, and the morning mist—and returned with monumental, synthesized landscapes that, over time, became the foundation of our visual identity. In May 2026, at 427 gallery, this inspiration won’t disappear—it will simply change course and make a detour to the local grocery store. At 70 Stabu Street, the boundary between plein air realism and cuisine will temporarily melt away like spring snow, transforming into a hearty silhouette that will also mark the beginning of picnic season. Here, the creative spirit will set aside its usual seriousness for a moment and smile—both at itself and, perhaps, at us. We invite gourmets and curious passersby to the 427 art picnic. Come with a light step, an open mind, and a good mood—and, of course, an appetite, because this time, beauty will be enjoyed not only with the eyes but also with the taste buds.

Artists/curator: Esmeralda Usas, Linda Li,Rimi Latvia

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About gallery

427 gallery was founded in 2014 by artists Kaspars Groševs and Ieva Kraule-Kūna. Since then, its goal has been to delight Riga residents and visitors with a regular program of exhibitions and various events, focusing on less-visited artistic phenomena that blend interests in the fundamental media of art – painting, sculpture, installations and sound, uncovering signs, casting webs to capture new ideas and exchanging confabulations. Since 427 opened, more than 70 exhibitions have been organized, not counting temporary events, as the gallery transformed into a strip club, tattoo parlor, CBD shop, dance club, video salon, kindergarten, etc. In 2021, the creators of the gallery published the “427 Years Book”, which summarizes the adventures of the gallery’s first seven years of existence.