The Latvian National Museum of Art recently hosted presentations and discussions titled "Between Conformity and Nonconformity: Was There an Underground and Unofficial Art Scene in Latvia? 1960s-80s". Esteemed art experts examined the nonconformist traits found in the works of officially recognized Latvian artists and the strategies they employed to navigate through a restrictive cultural environment. Notably, the contrasting approaches of Ojārs Ābols, a vocal leader of the Artists' Union, and Zenta Logina, who took an escapist stance, were analyzed amidst the broader context of the era, where a new generation of artists emerged in the 1970s, opting for apolitical content and postmodern forms to distance themselves from the severity of the previous style.

Following the lectures, a panel discussion titled "Attack on the Artist: How to Preserve Autonomy and Diversity in Contemporary Art?" engaged artists Kristaps Epners, Gundega Evelone, Margrieta Griestiņa, and Krišs Salmanis in a dialogue about the current landscape of cultural politics and the role of the artist in it. They emphasized the challenges faced by contemporary artists, including censorship, the preservation of artistic autonomy, and the necessity of diversity in response to governmental and societal pressures. The discourse highlighted the ongoing relevance of historical content in understanding and navigating the present artistic climate in Latvia, suggesting that the lessons learned from past movements continue to inform current practices and strategies.