{"id":19215,"date":"2025-05-08T11:45:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T11:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/latvia-sothebys-international-realty-atbalsta-jaunos-maksliniekus-svinigi-apbalvoti-heart-of-hanza-konkursa-laureati\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T11:47:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:47:42","slug":"latvia-sothebys-international-realty-atbalsta-jaunos-maksliniekus-svinigi-apbalvoti-heart-of-hanza-konkursa-laureati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/latvia-sothebys-international-realty-atbalsta-jaunos-maksliniekus-svinigi-apbalvoti-heart-of-hanza-konkursa-laureati\/","title":{"rendered":"Latvia Sotheby\u2019s International Realty Supports Emerging Artists \u2013 Heart of Hanza Competition Laureates Honored"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On May 7, at <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluorbank.lv\/en\/index\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BluOr Bank<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, the final event of the visual arts competition <em>\u201cUrban Development of Riga, the Quiet Center, <strong><a href=\"\/en?p=16237\" title=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Heart of Hanza<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u201d<\/em> took place, celebrating the outstanding works of students from the Janis Rozent\u0101ls Art School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased with this kind of partnership, which gives young people the opportunity to be bold and showcase their talent to a wider audience. It is important to support young people\u2019s ideas and visions, fostering their creative and professional growth, as well as confidence in their abilities,\u201d noted Dmitrijs Lati\u0161evs, Chairman of the Board of <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluorbank.lv\/en\/index\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BluOr Bank<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-1650x1100.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-13-602x401.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative was implemented by <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk-properties.lv\/en\" title=\"LNK Properties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LNK Properties<\/a><\/em><\/strong> in cooperation with <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluorbank.lv\/en\/index\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BluOr Bank<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and Latvia Sotheby\u2019s International Realty, inviting young artists to express their vision of Riga\u2019s cultural diversity and urban development, with a special focus on the new <strong><em><a href=\"\/en?p=16237\" title=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Heart of Hanza<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong> project, learn more <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"\/en?p=16237\" title=\"\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. The main theme of the competition was the Quiet Center \u2013 an area where Riga\u2019s historical heritage coexists with contemporary dynamics. The artworks reflect the city\u2019s identity, daily rhythm, and human interaction with the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe believe these young talents are the artists of the future who will shape Latvia\u2019s visual identity and inspire society. Their works already reveal a great desire to express and create, and we are proud to be part of the beginning of their journey,\u201d emphasized Aleksandra Strode, Member of the Board at<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk-properties.lv\/en\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> LNK Properties.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-1650x1100.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-05-07-sm-28-2-602x401.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of 35 submissions, the grand prize was awarded to Patr\u012bcija \u017daimunde for her strong visual language and technically outstanding execution. Second place went to Grieta Bramane, and third to Amidaila Freimane. Encouragement prizes were awarded to Anna \u0100bele and Violeta Zari\u0146a. All participants were formally congratulated and received awards from the competition organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-255x360.png 255w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-636x900.png 636w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-778x1100.png 778w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-735x1040.png 735w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-480x679.png 480w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-1146x1620.png 1146w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-602x851.png 602w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09-360x509.png 360w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.09.png 1386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1.vieta. Patr\u012bcija \u017daimunde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-255x360.png 255w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-636x900.png 636w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-778x1100.png 778w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-735x1040.png 735w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-480x679.png 480w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-1146x1620.png 1146w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-602x851.png 602w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56-360x509.png 360w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.09.56.png 1386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2.vieta. Grieta Bramane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-255x360.png 255w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-636x900.png 636w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-778x1100.png 778w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-735x1040.png 735w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-480x679.png 480w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-1146x1620.png 1146w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-602x851.png 602w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15-360x509.png 360w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-08-at-14.10.15.png 1386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3.vieta. Amidaila Freimane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhat we saw in the competition shows that Latvia\u2019s art scene is rich with young talents and strong vision. Each work is a promise for the future \u2013 of yet undiscovered talents and the power of art to connect people and spaces,\u201d added L\u012bga Kohtanena, representative of <em>Latvia Sotheby\u2019s International Realty.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-360x238.jpg 360w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-1363x900.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-1666x1100.jpg 1666w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-960x634.jpg 960w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-480x317.jpg 480w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-1600x1056.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SA901642-602x397.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The winning artworks will soon be on display in<strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/lnk-properties.lv\/en\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LNK Properties<\/a><\/em><\/strong> business centers and the <em>Renaissance<\/em> residential complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about the project<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"\/en?p=16237\" title=\"\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Contact Us:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@latviasir.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+371 29 171 747<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 7, at BluOr Bank, the final event of the visual arts competition \u201cUrban Development of Riga, the Quiet Center, Heart of Hanza\u201d took place, celebrating the outstanding works of students from the Janis Rozent\u0101ls Art School. \u201cWe are pleased with this kind of partnership, which gives young people the opportunity to be bold [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":19112,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19215"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19476,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19215\/revisions\/19476"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/latviasothebysrealty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}