Artist
Anna Malicka
installation
In essence
Malicka holds a BA from the audiovisual department Motion. Image. Sound (2020) and an MA from the interdisciplinary department POST (2023) at the Art Academy of Latvia.
Introduction
She further developed her practice through studies at KASK & Conservatorium (2019) and, as part of the ACADEMIA prize, completed a residency in London through the ACME Studios Early Career Programme. Her recent projects include the solo exhibitions Paper reCollection at Gallery 427 in Riga and Dowry Chest (((pure lady))) at kim? Contemporary Art Centre in Riga (2025); the duo exhibitions Field Record with Oto Holgers Ozoliņš at Forest Plinth in Augšmukti (2025) and Stardoll Heaven with Julie De Kezel at KOMPLOT in Brussels (2024); and the group exhibition Maladaptation at Przeciąg Gallery in Warsaw (2025). Earlier presentations include Groundwork at Kupfer Project Space in London, In the Name of Desire at the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga (2024) and Sardines at Garage Gallery in Prague (2023). Malicka was nominated for the Annual Art Award of Latvia in 2025 and received the Linstow Art Award (2024) and the Helen Scott Lidgett Studio Award. She is part of the artist collectives PR0_Bi$TR0 and Latvānija.
Works
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Anna Malicka
Lil fate Spinner
Machine embroidery, drawn-thread work in linen on a frame, sewing needle, 27 × 20.5 × 3.5 cm, 2025
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Anna Malicka
Spirit
Drawn-thread work and graphite drawing in linen on a frame, 32 × 24 × 1.5 cm, 2023
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Anna Malicka
log
Fibre graffiti bleach dye work, patchwork, linen, cotton, 96 × 157 cm, 2026
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Anna Malicka
Entanglements (nightshades)
“Liquid lace” technique, machine embroidery, repurposed polyester thread, 2026
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Anna Malicka
Entanglements (high lighter)
“Liquid lace” technique, machine embroidery, repurposed polyester thread, 2026