How would it be to do what you want and at the end of the day get something in return? This question was asked by the participants of the pop-up sweatshop or alternative production space generating fashion products without apparent commercial value. The collective The Guxxi Fabrika was born in Vidzemes tirgus market in Riga during Homo Novus 2021. Behind the large windows of the market’s kiosk, and watched by the by-passers all day long, the collective started their intimidating and challenging experimentation with creative freedom that invited everyone to reflect on concepts such as value, cost, and working conditions in the mass production system.
The Guxxi Fabrika is working with love and respect, trying every day to discover how to make something new and share this experience with others. People can join as they want or negotiate a barter to get something from The Guxxi Fabrika. The value of the products goes up with the demand, so the customers have to be inventive and generous. But one thing is guaranteed – you will meet people, hear stories, and better understand the origins of your surroundings while immersing yourself in the trance of mechanical work and becoming a performer of The Guxxi Fabrika.

Accessibility
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