1. Bergen Art Book Fair 2026

    Art Book Fair, Bergen Kunsthall, Bergen, Norway, 10.-12.04.2026

    For the first time ever Kuš! will have a table at Bergen Art Book Fair! We'll bring a very wide range of older and of course our newest books! Kuš! will be represented by it's editor David Schilter. On Friday evening he'll also have a presentation and opening event of our latest issue š! #58 '18+' at Bergen Kunsthall. 

  2. Komiks łotewski

    Exhibition, Poznański Festiwal Sztuki Komiksowej, Collegium Maius, ul. Fredry 10, Poznań, Poland, 11.-19.04.2026, Opening reception 17.04, 17:30

    Exhibition showcasing an overview of comics from Latvia at the Poznan Comics Art Festival. The Latvian artists Vivianna Maria Stanislavska and Laura Ozoliņa will attend the festival. Don't miss!

    Ever wondered what kind of comics Latvians read? Or better yet - what they create during those long winter months of darkness and self-reflection? The exhibition “Latvian Comics” showcases 18 artists, from emerging to established names. Here, you won’t find traditional graphic novels, but rather short stories defined by unusual narratives and a rich use of mixed media. Most of the featured artists are regular contributors to the comic magazine Kuš!, which targets mature audiences with an underground twist on contemporary issues. The local comic scene is exploring various ways to create and connect, reinventing and transforming itself with every passing winter. Enjoy!

    Artists: Agate Lielpētere, Anna Malicka, Anna Vaivare, Elīna Brasliņa, Ernests Kļaviņš, Ingrīda Pičukāne, Ivanda Jansone, Jana Ribkina, Jurijs Tatarkins, Ksenya Tarasova, Laura Ozoliņa, Lote Vilma, Mārtiņš Zutis, Oskars Pavlovskis, Rebeka Lukošus, Tonijs Strods, Vivianna Maria Stanislavska, Zane Zlemeša Curator: Vivianna Maria Stanislavska Graphic design: Vivianna Maria Stanislavska, Laura Ozoliņa

    Organisation and support: The exhibition is organised by Poznanski Festiwal Sztuki Komiksowej in collaboration with Vivianna Maria Stanislavska and Kuš!.
    The exhibition is supported by Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation.

    Press: Przegląd Bałtycki, Przegląd Bałtycki

    Illustration: Excerpt from Vivianna Maria Stanislavska's exhibition poster

  3. Mythbústers Tour

    Exhibition and workshops, Several venues, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, 2026

    When you think of the Nordic and Baltic regions, your first associations might be Trolls and Vikings, the midnight sun and polar nights, saunas and ice swimming, hygge and fika, Nokia and IKEA. Maybe you have also heard about their excellent school systems and strong social welfare models. But what is behind these myths? 16 comic artists from across the Nordics and Baltics created works that reflect their unique perspectives on life in the region.

    Participating artists: Akvile Magicdusté (Lithuania), Cecilia Vårhed (Sweden), Clara Jetsmark (Denmark), Disa Wallander (Sweden), Elín Elísabet (Iceland), Emmi Valve (Finland), Ida Neverdahl (Norway), Joonas Sildre (Estonia), Jurijs Tatarkins (Latvia), Laura Ķeniņš (Canada), Liisa Kruusmägi (Estonia), Mari Ahokoivu (Finland), Ona Kvašytė (Lithuania), Søren Glosimodt Mosdal (Denmark), Tim Ng Tvedt (Norway), Tommi Musturi (Finland). Curator: David Schilter. 

    The exhibition contains the comics from the Nordic Baltic Comics Magazine š! #57 ‘Mythbústers’, which is distributed worldwide. 

     

    12.03.-10.04.2026 Krāslavas novada Mūzikas un mākslas skola, Krāslava, Latvia. 12.03. Zine workshop by Betija Jakaite and Madara Krēziņa.

    15.04.-15.05.2026 J. Soikāna Ludzas mākslas skola, Lūdza, Latvia. 15.04. Comic workshop by Jurijs Tatarkins.

    20.04.-22.05.2026 Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania. Comic workshop by Mari Ahokoivu.

    30.06.-30.07.2026 Pärnu Keskraamatukogu, Pärnu, Estonia. Comic workshop to be announced.

    03.08-31.08.2026 Haapsalu Kultuurikeskus, Haapsalu, Estonia. Comic workshop to be announced.

    03.09.-04.10.2026 Eesti Kunstiakadeemia (EKA), Tallinn, Estonia. Panel talk with Joonas Sildre and Emmi Valve at opening. Comic workshop to be announced.

    17.09.-30.10.2026 Nordic Culture Point, Helsinki, Finland. In the framework of Helsinki Comics Festival. Opening 17.09, 17:00 with comic readings by participating artists. Panel talks and more events during the festival.

     

    Organized by Kuš! in collaboration with Nordic Council of Minister’s Office in Latvia

    Support: Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation, Nordic Council of Minister’s Office in Latvia, Nordic Culture Point, Danish Cultural Institute and Embassy of Sweden in Riga

    Illustration: Cecilia Vårhed

  4. Henrique Coser Moreira - Artist Talk

    Presentation, Bolderāja, Avotu iela 29, Riga, 06.05.2026, 19:00
     
    Our artist-in-residence, the award-winning illustrator Henrique Coser Moreira, will talk about his work, present his comics, illustrations, and children's books! He'll also bring a limited amount of books, which you can purchase at the event.
     

    Henrique Coser Moreira was born in the city of Curitiba, Brazil, in 1998. As a child, he was very shy, quiet, and observant. He always expressed himself better with drawings than with words. When he was in school, he spent his days drawing in the margins of books, in notebooks, or on his desk. Today, he works as an illustrator and graphic designer, with a particular interest in the publishing world and a passion for silent books and the use of illustration as a means of communication.

    The Kuš! Comics Residency program 2026 is organized in collaboration with Part Time Gallery and supported by State Culture Capital Fundation.
     
    Free entry

  5. Past Events

  6. Central Vapeur 2026

    Comic Festival, Central Vapeur, Strasbourg, France, 28.-28.03.2026

    Wouf, wouf! Very happy to visit France's illustration capital and be a guest at Central Vapeur! Kuš! will be table dancing, represented by it's editor David Schilter and by Latvian illustrator Oskars Pavlovskis. We'll also take part in a talk about Baltic comics with Lithuanian artist Ula Rugevičiūtė Rugytė. 

    Support: Latvian Literature

  7. Fumetto Small Press Heaven

    Small Press Market, Fumetto Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland, 07.-08.03.2026

    Grüezi wohl, it's Fumetto time again! Kuš! will have a table at the first weekend at the International Comics Arts Festival Fumetto in Lucerne. Kuš! will be represented by it's editor David Schilter and by Banana King König Lü.Q. Come, check out our new books. We'll also bring some special sold out titles, you can't find anywhere else! 

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