On February 6, the Riga Contemporary Art Space opened two personal exhibitions featuring artists Gints Gabrāns and Andris Brežes. Gabrāns' exhibition, titled 'Algorithmic Communities', contrasts the past, represented through metal and wood structures, with the intimidating future visualized through artificial intelligence-generated artistic expressions. This thematic juxtaposition serves to provoke critical questions about humanity's relationship with technology and the direction of culture amidst rapid digital advancements.

Gints Gabrāns delves into how technological influences are reflected in culture, the artistic creation process, and society as a whole. His exploration of artificial intelligence algorithms and their resultant value shifts brings forth strange hybrid images that signal the advent of an unfamiliar world. The exhibition includes sculptural figures, AI-generated videos, and photographs where recognizable symbols merge with completely new forms, offering viewers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of contemporary art shaped by technology.

The exhibitions, curated by Artūrs Virtmanis, not only display the artists' work but also challenge audiences to reflect on the implications of integrating artificial intelligence within creative practices. Gabrāns, once Latvia's representative at the 52nd Venice Biennale, articulates this challenge, suggesting that the dialogue between traditional art forms and modern technology is a critical narrative to explore in today’s artistic discourse.