The Minutes from Latvia podcast is back and this week the guest is Agnese Kleina, a writer, publisher, artist, entrepreneur and avowed style leader in Latvia.

We talk in depth about her enigmatic publication Benji Knewman and follow it up with an account of her experimental hosting of a modern-day artistic salon that has proven a big hit among Riga's switched-on artistic set.

We also consider why niche publications from a small corner of the Baltic Sea seem to have found global appeal and where future trends in publishing and cultural discussion might be heading.

You can read more bout Benji Knewman via the link below or bu visiting the official website HERE. We hope you enjoy the podcast.

In the world of pins be a medal ✔️ Our @benjiknewman Vol.6 got silver at the XII festival of creative excellence #Adwards2017 #benjiknewman pic.twitter.com/XNKstPPen3

— Benji Knewman (@benjiknewman) August 26, 2017