Last summer the largest and most contemporary Shmakovka Museum in Latvia opened its doors in Daugavpils. The museum offers modern and attractive story about the oldest alcoholic beverage Latgalian refined in the course of many centuries – shmakovka, which is an integral part of the culinary heritage. It is possible to learn the process of shmakovka production with the help of the latest technologies. Everyone can see genuine and impressive production equipment as well as taste the unique beverage.

Remarkable exposition is displayed in three halls and framed in Artglass™ by Groglass®. Design Authors “Advertising Agency” Bulterjers ” (www.bulterjers.lv).

“Artglass™ anti-reflective glass is perfect for museum showcases and for picture framing. We are grateful for the successful cooperation in Shmakovka museum project and it is great that the visitors of Shmakovka museum will have as a high level visibility of the exhibits as it is in the Louvre Museum in Paris, in the National Gallery in London or the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, “says Janis Ozers, Creative Director of Advertising Agency” Bulterjers”, Ltd.

Welcome to Shmakovka museum in Daugavpils – potentially the only museum which in such way offers to see an integral part of cultural and historical, and gastronomical element of Latgale – homemade strong alcoholic drink shmakovka.

For more information please visit: www.smakovka.lv.

Less than one month to Glasstec 2016 – the leading trade fair for the global glass industry and its suppliers!

Usually the exhibition takes place every two years in Düsseldorf and this year the 4 days event will be held starting from 20th till 23rd of September.

Save the date and get ready to meet Groglass® team and see our innovative products in hall 11, stand 11G16.

More information about Glasstec: http://www.glasstec-online.com/.

The 24th General Conference of ICOM (International Council of Museums) took place in Milan from the 3rd – 9th  of July, 2016. This major global museum event gathered more than 3500 museum professionals from more than 130 countries in Milan to discuss the topic “Museums and Cultural Landscapes”.

The event was very successful. “In just three days, we met over 200 representatives of museum institutions, from over 50 countries – an uncontestable success for our business. The international scope of this fair surpasses anything we had seen before” said Inese Cernagina – senior account manager in Groglass®.

We would like to thank you all for taking your time to visit Groglass® booth. It was a pleasure to meet you personally, giving us the great opportunity to demonstrate our innovative products, share and exchange our thoughts and experiences with you all.

The event takes place every three years. Kyoto was selected as the host city for the 2019 edition of the General Conference, during which museum profesionals will converge for an entire week to discuss, exchange ideas and reflect on museum-related issues. See you in the 25th General Conference of ICOM in Kyoto!

Groglass® was recognized as one of the 10 best European companies in category Import / Export in Europe’s biggest and toughest business competition – The European Business Awards at its Gala Final on 17th June in Milan, Italy. Groglass® team is very happy to reach the final following a 16-month journey, which began when the competition engaged with over 32,000 businesses. Thanks to all our friends, supporters, clients and cooperation partners!

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards said: “The Gala Event Final is the result of enormous effort and achievement. It also presents a powerful opportunity for businesses to meet peers, discover new solutions, do business and celebrate phenomenal success.”

The European Business Awards is a prestigious competition supported by businesses leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe. Main programme sponsor is RSM – a world-leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth.

More information: http://www.businessawardseurope.com.

Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMA) is one of the most beautiful and significant architectural monuments in Riga as well as one of the greatest art museums in Europe. The museum was founded in 1869 and its collection contains more than 50 000 valuable works of art, which together document the development of art in the Baltic region from the mid-18th century to the present day.

On February  2013, after serving to visitors more than 100 years without an overhaul, the main building of the Latvian National Museum of Art was closed for public due to the reconstruction and restoration  works. During this time the building was entirely renovated, restored and enlarged.  It did not lose any of its historical atmosphere, but instead it became larger (by more than 3500 square metres) and more contemporary. A wide underground exposition hall was obtained, the attic in the building’s cupola was converted as well as many other improvements were done. Besides now the museum visitors can enjoy the terrace with a view of the marvellous capital city Riga.

On May 4, 2016, after 3 years of massive reconstruction, the Latvian National Museum of Art was reopened for visitors. And we can be proud – the museum looks amazing. Inspired by the Rijksmusem in Amsterdam, the most modern solutions for the museum content delivery to visitors had been found including the “invisible” glass Artglass™ by Groglass®, what is used to protect the valuable keepsakes and to ensure the best visibility without any distortion.

We are honored –  the valuable artworks of the new permanent display “Latvian art. 19th – 20th Century” in the Latvian National Museum of Art are framed in anti-reflective glass Artglass™ by Groglass®. The most important authors and around 500 art works from the museum’s collection are selected for this modern and visitor friendly exhibition. It is housed in the 2nd and 3rd floor of museum’s historic building and arranged chronologically by the principle of stylistic and narrative forms. The main objective of this display is to create a visual, emotional story of Latvian art development and its social, geopolitical and historical context.

The Latvian National Museum of Art has a modern and accessible infrastructure and environment for visitors, it is created with innovative services for public learning and recreation following the visitor’s needs and interests. The museum is an important creator of the nation’s identity and intercultural dialogue, a place for community, as well a significant tourist attraction in Riga and Latvia.

You are welcome to visit the Latvian National Museum of Art – the national significance cultural heritage and proof of Latvian artistic quality and high level!

More information: http://www.lnmm.lv/en/lnma/