Ilgvars Zalans
Ilgvars Zalans is a contemporary Latvian painter. Zalans is one of the most influential expressionist painters in northern Europe. He was influenced by the Gutai group, the Fluxus movement, and other modern art activists during the course of his career, and has since gravitated more toward the action-painting scene. With his live action painting performances, Ilgvars Zalans has done a 33-country global tour since 2007.
Zalans prefers to use fundamental, archetypal, and universal themes and motifs in his artwork as opposed to those that are influenced by society. He held national and international exhibitions of his work, in the United States, Germany, Denmark, Argentina, Russia, Japan, China, Indonesia, and South Korea. Additionally, his artwork was on display at Scope Basel, Scope Miami Beach, and Art Copenhagen, the Scandinavia's International Art Fair for Contemporary & Modern Art.
Discover contemporary artworks by Ilgvars Zalans, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary latvian artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Installation. Account type: Artist , member since 2004 (Country of origin Latvia). Buy Ilgvars Zalans's latest works on ArtMajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Ilgvars Zalans. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.
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Biography
Ilgvars Zalans is a contemporary Latvian painter. Zalans is one of the most influential expressionist painters in northern Europe. He was influenced by the Gutai group, the Fluxus movement, and other modern art activists during the course of his career, and has since gravitated more toward the action-painting scene. With his live action painting performances, Ilgvars Zalans has done a 33-country global tour since 2007.
Zalans prefers to use fundamental, archetypal, and universal themes and motifs in his artwork as opposed to those that are influenced by society. He held national and international exhibitions of his work, in the United States, Germany, Denmark, Argentina, Russia, Japan, China, Indonesia, and South Korea. Additionally, his artwork was on display at Scope Basel, Scope Miami Beach, and Art Copenhagen, the Scandinavia's International Art Fair for Contemporary & Modern Art.
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Nationality:
LATVIA
- Date of birth : 1962
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Latvian Artists

Ongoing and Upcoming art events
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Influences
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Education
2015 - 2018
University of Latvia,
Riga,
Latvia
1988 - 1992
Art Academy of Latvia
Riga,
Latvia
Artist value certified
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Galleries & Groups
Presented by 3 Art Galleries or Groups



Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2006
Scholarship From The Ministry Of Education, Culture And Science Of Netherlands
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
Collective Expositions
2021
Gangwon Triennale 2021 / Hongcheon Art Museum
Gangwon,
South Korea
2015
Scope Miami Beach 2015
Miami,
United States
2015
Scope Art Basel 2015
Basel,
Switzerland
Permanent Collections
2019
Mark Rothko Art Center
Daugavpils,
Latvia
2016
Benetton Art Collection
Italy
Residencies
2015
Orange Art Centre
Bacolod,
Philippines
2014
Perahu Art Center
Yogyakarta,
Indonesia
2013
Artexparte Ii
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
2012
Hom Art Center
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
2010
Kamiyama Artist Residency
Tokushima,
Japan
2010
Organhaus Art Center
Chongqing,
China
Activity on ArtMajeur
Last modification date : Apr 26, 2025
(Member since 2004)
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Artworks by Ilgvars Zalans added to favorite collections: 3,397
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Added Sep 29, 2021
"Roots & Roofs" Vernissage. Group exhibition in Berlin
Eisenacher Straรe 49, Berlฤซne, Vฤcija
Friday
1
October
2021
Thursday
28
October
2021
"Roots&Roofs" Vernissage. Exhibition in Berlinย
Die G.ART Gallery prรคsentiert die Roots&Roofs-Vernissage mit einem Einfรผhrungsvortrag "Berlin als Leinwand" von Dr. Julia Wischke.Die Kunstplattform G.ART GALLERY organisierte eine internationale Residenz fรผr etablierte und junge Kรผnstler aus den Lรคndern des รถstlichen Europas und stellte ihnen eine ehrgeizige Aufgabe: Berlin kreativ wahrzunehmen, ihre eigene Vision dieser Stadt durch das Prisma ihrer Kultur und ihrer individuellen Weltsicht anzubieten. Die Teilnehmer der Residenz nutzten ihr kreatives Potenzial in verschiedenen Techniken und Stilen der Kunst, um รผber die Besonderheiten Berlins zu reflektieren. Der Ort des Pleinairs war ein besonderer Ort - eine Dachterrasse im Zentrum der Stadt, an der Grenze zwischen dem ehemaligen West- und Ost-Berlin.
Berlin, von oben betrachtet, fasziniert durch seinen Facettenreichtum: Die Stadt ist wie ein Kaleidoskop, ein Bild, das sich zufรคllig aus verschiedenen Stilen und Epochen zu einem gemeinsamen Muster zusammensetzt. Sowohl die Siege als auch die Misserfolge, der Respekt vor der Geschichte und die mutige Offenheit fรผr Verรคnderungen sind hier sichtbar. Die Ausstellung Roots&Roofs bildet den Abschluss der Kunst-Residenz.Die Vernissage wird von Dr. Julia Wischke erรถffnet. Berlin als Leinwand - so nennt Julia ihre Tour durch Berlins Gemรคlde. Der Erรถffnungsvortrag ist der Stadt Berlin gewidmet, die seit Jahrhunderten den jeweiligen Machthabern, kรผhnen Denkern und visionรคren Architekten sowie allen, die hier gestrandet sind, als Leinwand ihrer Ideen und Visionen gedient hat.
Zu Ihrer und unserer Sicherheit bitten wir Sie unsere allgemeinen Hygieneregeln einzuhalten. https://gart.gallery/.../rootsandroofs-exhibition-in-berlin/Ort: Eisenacherstrasse 49, 10823VERNISSAGE am Freitag, am 01.10. um 19.00
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Added Jun 7, 2016
Ilgvars Zalans, "Colonial Beauty", series of contemporary paintings
Added May 4, 2016
TREASURES FOR THE FUTURE
UNESCO HOUSE 7 place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP
Tuesday
17
May
2016
Friday
20
May
2016
Following a successful launch in 2014, the art and charity event Treasures for the Future created by STUDIO EKATERINA holds its second edition in the UNESCO House in Paris, May 2016. The event serves a dual goal: on the one hand to support Ivorian association ASAPSU with its medical projects focused on communities, and on the other hand to support contemporary artists from around the world.
The artistic program will include a variety of events such as a contemporary art exhibition, a round table with the participation of committed experts in art and culture, a musical performance, and finally a charity art auction conducted by Jeanne Calmont, auctioneer and specialist from SOTHEBYโs contemporary art department. The official opening will be by our guest of honor M Philippe Couperie Eiffel. There will be a book presentation and sale organised by the Association Amis de Gustave Eiffel. Books purchased during the sale will be signed by M Philippe Couperie Eiffel in person.
The funds raised through the art auction will largely be donated to ASAPSU in support of their medical projects for the prevention and treatment of intestinal infections among schoolchildren in remote regions of Ivory Coast. The remaining part will be used to support the participating artists.
WHAT
Culture and Creativity for development
WHERE
UNESCO HOUSE
7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP France
WHEN
17 - 20 May 2016
17 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
18 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
19 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
20 May:
10h00 - 17h00, Art exhibition
17h15 - 18h00, Round Table "Art as Social Practice"
18h00 - 18h45, Musical intermezzo & Cocktails
18h45 - 20h00, Charity auction by Jeanne Calmont (Sotheby's)
20h00, Announcement of auction results & Closure
Added Jun 9, 2015
ZALANS @ SCOPE BASEL 2015
Basel
Tuesday
16
June
2015
Sunday
21
June
2015
recent paintings with gallery BASTEJS at ART SCOPE BASEL
Added May 4, 2015
performed by Zalans, Dec. 2014, Bacolod city,
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pure vida
Dzintaru st.19
Friday
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January
2013
Monday
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March
2013
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2012, Kuantan city
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WAR
Vasiljevskij Ostrov 29 linia, Museum Erarta
Thursday
6
October
2011
Monday
7
November
2011
colaborative research together with russian artist Viktor Vasiljev
Reviews and comments
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©2024 Ilgvars Zalans

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Alex Henk
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Fantastic emotions !!! Well done !!!
My Congratulations !!!
With Best Regards from Odesa,
Alex

Alex Henk
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Thank you, Ilgvars !!! I'm happy to see another my artwork in your excellent collection !!!
With Warmest Regards from Odesa,
Alex

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Alex Henk
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Well done, my friend ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
Perfect!!!
With Best Regards from Odesa,
Alex

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Alex Henk
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Bravo! My congratulations!!! ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
With Best Regards,
Alex
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©2024 Ilgvars Zalans
Thanks Alex, be strong and creative!

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©2023 Ilgvars Zalans

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Alex Henk
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Bravo!!! ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐จ๐
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©2016 Ilgvars Zalans
Thanks, Ioannis(*_")//

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©2023 Ilgvars Zalans

Alex Henk
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Thank you My Friend for adding 'THINKING 005021 (PERPETUUM, BUT NOT MOBILE)' to your excellent collection !!!
Brgds,
Alex

©2023 Ilgvars Zalans

Marina Beverelli
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Dear Ilgvars, I'm humbled that you selected another piece of my work. Sincerely appreciated

Anna Grazi
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Many thanks for my little "Le repos de la lavandiรจre" !
Greatings from Corsica, Anna !
Thanks, dear Anna๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ!

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