SAVVAĻA is a cross-disciplinary art space in the rural countryside of Latvia, which was initiated by artist Andris Eglītis in 2020. It is simultaneously an open-air exhibition, artist residency place and a site for public cultural events.

It all started with the idea of creating an exhibition of local and international contemporary art amidst wild, untouched nature. SAVVAĻA has grown beyond its initial objectives, while maintaining its basic premise. Around the SAVVAĻA's base station dozens of artworks can be found; to see them all, one has to hike through fields, forests, and swamps – the total trip takes several hours. Yet anyone can create their own plan and stay as long as they want – everyone is invited to camp on-site, use the sauna on the lake, cook food in the open kitchen and read books in the library.

SAVVAĻA is open 24/7 throughout the year and accessible free of charge for everyone.

Photos: Aleksejs Beļeckis, Andris Eglītis, Madara Gritāne, Reinis Hofmanis, Emīls Lacums, Filips Šmits, Sabīne Vernere, Pēteris Vīksna