Romans Suta: A Pioneer of Latvian Modernism Romans Suta (28 april 1896 – 14 july 1944) was a Latvian painter, graphic artist, stage designer and art theoretician who profoundly shaped the artistic landscape of Latvia during its formative years as a modern nation. Born in Dzērbenes Municipality, Latvia, his early life was marked by a familial connection to commerce—his father operated a shop in Valka—providing him with an environment that fostered independence and curiosity. Despite not completing his secondary education due to circumstances surrounding the First World War, Suta’s artistic am…