The Architect of Latvian Modernism Romans Suta stands as a monumental figure in the annals of Baltic art, a visionary whose life and work mirrored the turbulent birth of a modern nation. Born in 1896 in the Dzērbenes Municipality of Latvia, Suta’s early years were shaped by a spirit of restless curiosity. While his family roots were tied to the commerce of Valka, his soul belonged to the burgeoning avant-garde movements sweeping across Europe. His journey was not one of easy academic paths; interrupted by the profound upheavments of the First World War, Suta’s education was forged through gr…