The exhibition is based on the idea of the subjectivity of perspective, its meaning within society and the opportunity for people to develop and offer their opinion.
The exhibition's contents are formed by research-based information about Kārlis Ulmanis - the controversial politician and founder of the authoritarian regime in Latvia prior to World War II. Step by step, 10 subjects reveal facts about the politician's life and decisions in the context of Latvian history.
The exhibition's essence – “Contradictions” is expressed using visual means - edges and turning points accented within the space. Angular forms are inspired by the politician's ambiguous personality, revealed through the exhibition's contents, prompting visitors to ask questions about decisions that shaped history.
The zig-zagging lines of the exhibition's elements alternate with semi-transparent planes and mirrors, distorting the sense of the real space. Interplay with the rural landscape so important to Ulmanis is created by window reflections on vertical planes.
The exposition is designed in a human-centric way - the visual form directly triggers individual reflections and allows for an individual evaluation of the issues discussed in the exposition. Functionality is provided by the layout of the content in a clear and understandable graphic system.
Anamorphous approaches nurture opinions and debate, highlighting that nothing is unequivocal - only black or white. As a reward for visitors for their in-depth interest a contour of Latvia meets the eye at the perfect moment, provoking to answer what the Latvian State meant to Ulmanis. The space is accompanied by a specially created audio composition.
The exhibition space prompts visitors to follow research, dispel myths and continue an open discourse, as well as encouraging reflection about processes within contemporary society.
This dialogue contributes to the well-being of society.