SARUNAS. Ilmārs Blumbergs. Drāma un metafora. Helēnas Demakovas lekcija is a lecture event in Riga at DAILE mūzikas nams on 1 October 2026. Art scholar and curator Helēna Demakova will analyze the stage works of the renowned Latvian artist Ilmārs Blumbergs, with a focus on his contributions to opera and theatre. This talk is part of the series organised by Andrejs Žagars Cultural Development Fund, aiming to showcase significant Latvian art personalities and their creative journeys. The event takes place on a single evening, starting at 18:00.