The Riga Photography Biennial  –  NEXT 2025 pablication examines various aspects of the Biennial’s main theme, “invisible but present”. In his essay “Trust AI, Fear the Future. Fear AI, Trust the Future,” curator and artist Paulius Petraitis explores recent developments in artificial intelligence, its role in shaping reality, and how AI influences perception within the context of recent political events and the re-evaluation of history through visual media. The catalogue feature Touched by Code, curated by the Biennial’s editor Evita Goze, features seven young artists, whose work examines the intricate relationship between photography and the technological advancements that have continuously influenced not only the aesthetics of the medium but also the very content it produces. Curator and writer Lilian Hiob introduces the winner of the “Seeking the Latest in Photography!” Award 2025, Estonian artist Ruudu Ulas. Curator and writer Žanete Liekīte interviews the winner of the “Emerging Curator!” Award, Roberta Atraste. The generously illustrated catalogue also provides more information on the Biennial’s exhibitions, events and artists.

Exhibition Touched by Code
Artists: Cristobal Ascencio (MX/ES), Sander Coers (NL), Alina Frieske (DE), Clément Lambelet (CH), Līga Spunde (LV), Agate Tūna (LV), Varvara Uhlik (UA)
Curator: Evita Goze (LV)

Riga Photography Biennial – NEXT 2025 publication
Editor: Evita Goze (LV)
Design: Anna Priede (LV)
Texts by:  Aiga Dzalbe (LV), Lilian Hiob (EE), Žanete Liekīte (LV), Adam Mazur (PL), Paulius Petraitis (LT), Ieva Raudsepa (LV)
Translators: Liene Linde (LV), Vilis Kasims (LV), Valts Miķelsons (LV)
Proofreading and copy-editing: Ruta Kurpniece (LV), Will Mawhood (UK)
Paper: Munken Print White 18 90 g/m2 (Arctic Paper), Galerie Art Silk 130 g/m2
Printing house: Adverts 
Publisher: Riga Photography Biennial, www.rpbiennial.com
Cover image: a detail from Ruudu Ulas, Difficult Objects, 2021–2025