Exhibitions
29.09.2016 — 01.01.2017
Exhibition “Encounter Estonian Design. An Introduction”
Exhibition “Encounter Estonian Design. An Introduction”
Exhibited designs:
Anna von Maydell / Atelier für Kunstgewerbe, A.M. Luther furniture factory, J. Lorup glass factory, E. Taska workshop, Tarbeklaas, Standard, Estoplast, Kunst ja Kodu, Tallinna Ehituskeraamikatehas, Kunstitoodete Kombinaat, Punane Ret, Salvo, Ruum ja Vorm, Martin Pärn, Tarmo Luisk, Veiko Liis, Jaanus Orgusaar, Kärt Ojavee, Raili Keiv, Keha3, HUUM, Iseasi, Scheckmann, Kärt Põldmann, Marit Ilison, Warm North, Johanna Tammsalu, Monika Järg, Anton Koovit, Kelpman Textile, etc.
Curator: Kai Lobjakas, Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design
On 29 September, an overview of the history of Estonian design curated by the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design will be opened in Tartmus. It concentrates on the most important aspects and trends in Estonian design. For Tartmus, this is the first overview of Estonian design. “Encounter Estonian Design. An Introduction” will remain open until 1 January 2017.
Over the last decades the various aspects and layers of Estonian design have been thoroughly researched. Design, like most other labels and ideas with a prolonged history, has been redefined to reflect the needs of any era. The rise of new meanings, however, has meant that understanding design has become harder and some of the newer definitions might not be compatible with the older ones. To some, “design” might mean a specific technical detail or an especially valuable chair, but others might define it as life altering innovation. This raises the questions: is design an object or a service, visible or invisible, a product, a unique item or an idea?
The spatial and temporal borders have also been changing. The history of design either begins with human civilization, with the industrialization period of the end of the 18th century, or with the years following the Second World War. All of these definitions, however, see design as a means of change – either for a group or an individual. It makes life easier, safer and happier.
Although Estonians have participated in the creation of many important design solutions – like the spy camera Minox or the communication platform Skype – our design has been historically associated with light industry and everyday life.
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design has used the last 15 years to map the local design landscape and to place its history into context. With new information, the idea of Estonian cultural heritage has grown. The present exhibition is based on this research and connects the history of design with contemporary ideas. Using a selection of examples that have been considered the most prominent of their time, it contextualizes the Estonian design landscape and reveals the various aspects that are its most distinguishing characteristics.
An educational programme for various age groups will accompany the exhibition. More information at www.tartmus.ee
Exhibition graphic design: Indrek Sirkel
Exhibition design: Edina Dufala-Pärn. Containing exhibition modules by 3+1 designed for the 2006 Tallinn Applied Arts Triennial.
Exhibition team: Nele Ambos, Rael Artel, Karl Feigenbaum, Joanna Hoffmann, Margus Joonsalu, Sten Ojavee, Julia Polujanenkova, Kristel Sibul, Peeter Talvistu, Ago Teedema
Supporters: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, architectural office 3+1
Thanks: UBS Repro, Estonian Film Archives, AS Põltsamaa Felix
Additional information on the exhibition’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.
Additional information:
Joanna Hoffmann
Contemporary art curator
Phone: 58817802
Email: joanna@tartmus.ee
TARTU ART MUSEUM
Raekoja plats 18, Tartu
Wed, Fri–Sun 11–18 / Thu 11–21
Exhibition “Encounter Estonian Design. An Introduction”
Thursday 29 September, 2016 — Sunday 01 January, 2017
Exhibition “Encounter Estonian Design. An Introduction”
Exhibited designs:
Anna von Maydell / Atelier für Kunstgewerbe, A.M. Luther furniture factory, J. Lorup glass factory, E. Taska workshop, Tarbeklaas, Standard, Estoplast, Kunst ja Kodu, Tallinna Ehituskeraamikatehas, Kunstitoodete Kombinaat, Punane Ret, Salvo, Ruum ja Vorm, Martin Pärn, Tarmo Luisk, Veiko Liis, Jaanus Orgusaar, Kärt Ojavee, Raili Keiv, Keha3, HUUM, Iseasi, Scheckmann, Kärt Põldmann, Marit Ilison, Warm North, Johanna Tammsalu, Monika Järg, Anton Koovit, Kelpman Textile, etc.
Curator: Kai Lobjakas, Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design
On 29 September, an overview of the history of Estonian design curated by the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design will be opened in Tartmus. It concentrates on the most important aspects and trends in Estonian design. For Tartmus, this is the first overview of Estonian design. “Encounter Estonian Design. An Introduction” will remain open until 1 January 2017.
Over the last decades the various aspects and layers of Estonian design have been thoroughly researched. Design, like most other labels and ideas with a prolonged history, has been redefined to reflect the needs of any era. The rise of new meanings, however, has meant that understanding design has become harder and some of the newer definitions might not be compatible with the older ones. To some, “design” might mean a specific technical detail or an especially valuable chair, but others might define it as life altering innovation. This raises the questions: is design an object or a service, visible or invisible, a product, a unique item or an idea?
The spatial and temporal borders have also been changing. The history of design either begins with human civilization, with the industrialization period of the end of the 18th century, or with the years following the Second World War. All of these definitions, however, see design as a means of change – either for a group or an individual. It makes life easier, safer and happier.
Although Estonians have participated in the creation of many important design solutions – like the spy camera Minox or the communication platform Skype – our design has been historically associated with light industry and everyday life.
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design has used the last 15 years to map the local design landscape and to place its history into context. With new information, the idea of Estonian cultural heritage has grown. The present exhibition is based on this research and connects the history of design with contemporary ideas. Using a selection of examples that have been considered the most prominent of their time, it contextualizes the Estonian design landscape and reveals the various aspects that are its most distinguishing characteristics.
An educational programme for various age groups will accompany the exhibition. More information at www.tartmus.ee
Exhibition graphic design: Indrek Sirkel
Exhibition design: Edina Dufala-Pärn. Containing exhibition modules by 3+1 designed for the 2006 Tallinn Applied Arts Triennial.
Exhibition team: Nele Ambos, Rael Artel, Karl Feigenbaum, Joanna Hoffmann, Margus Joonsalu, Sten Ojavee, Julia Polujanenkova, Kristel Sibul, Peeter Talvistu, Ago Teedema
Supporters: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, architectural office 3+1
Thanks: UBS Repro, Estonian Film Archives, AS Põltsamaa Felix
Additional information on the exhibition’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.
Additional information:
Joanna Hoffmann
Contemporary art curator
Phone: 58817802
Email: joanna@tartmus.ee
TARTU ART MUSEUM
Raekoja plats 18, Tartu
Wed, Fri–Sun 11–18 / Thu 11–21
22.09.2016 — 30.10.2016
Pseudo 22 September – 30 October at the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia
Pseudo
22 September – 30 October at the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM)
Vernissage on Wednesday 21 September at 6pm
Artists: Dénes Farkas & Taavi Talve, Dora García, Flo Kasearu, Jevgeni Zolotko, Kristiina Hansen & Sigrid Viir, Neeme Külm
There is no beginning. I was begotten – just like you – and since then I’ve been lumbered.
Émile Ajar > Paul Pavlovich > Romain Gary, Pseudo
These are the first lines from a novel titled Pseudo (translated: Hocus Bogus), written in 1976 by French author Émile Ajar, drawing only modest attention during the time. This novel could be taken as pseudo-autobiographical writing by Émile Ajar. Pseudo was his third work, which was published a year after prix Goncourt winning The Life Before Us. Émile Ajar was Romain Gary’s pseudonym. For Gary, this was the second time to win a prize that could not be won twice. With increased media attention Gary asked his cousin Paul Pavlowitch to impersonate Émile Ajar. Pseudo is a novel written by Romain Gary, impersonating Paul Pavlowitch, in order to prove that Paul Pavlowitch was Émile Ajar, and it worked, but the exhibition does not speak of that.
This exhibition does not speak the language we understand, similarly to the protagonist of the novel Pseudo, who tries to avoid any connection to the context. The exhibition does not speak English, “but not well enough”. We still comprehend something, or at least apprehend, even if there is no speaking taking place.
Of course straightforwardness does not exist here. There is nothing given, nothing stated, except for this very thing here. But here one can sense universality, topicality as well as obscurity; the construction of parallel realities, which might seem more real than everyday or identically lukewarm; stagings, portraits and renditions caught in between graveness and absurdity, that are playful and rigorously composed at the same time; things that do not accommodate, that are searching for an exit, that wish to detach themselves, that would fit elsewhere; an exhibition that is pseudo, and tries to be a whole, while at least consisting of wholes.
Curator: Marten Esko
Graphic design: Allan Appelberg
Supporters: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Draka Keila Cables AS
More info:
www.ekkm.ee
info@ekkm.ee
www.facebook.com/ekkmtallinn/
Pseudo 22 September – 30 October at the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia
Thursday 22 September, 2016 — Sunday 30 October, 2016
Pseudo
22 September – 30 October at the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM)
Vernissage on Wednesday 21 September at 6pm
Artists: Dénes Farkas & Taavi Talve, Dora García, Flo Kasearu, Jevgeni Zolotko, Kristiina Hansen & Sigrid Viir, Neeme Külm
There is no beginning. I was begotten – just like you – and since then I’ve been lumbered.
Émile Ajar > Paul Pavlovich > Romain Gary, Pseudo
These are the first lines from a novel titled Pseudo (translated: Hocus Bogus), written in 1976 by French author Émile Ajar, drawing only modest attention during the time. This novel could be taken as pseudo-autobiographical writing by Émile Ajar. Pseudo was his third work, which was published a year after prix Goncourt winning The Life Before Us. Émile Ajar was Romain Gary’s pseudonym. For Gary, this was the second time to win a prize that could not be won twice. With increased media attention Gary asked his cousin Paul Pavlowitch to impersonate Émile Ajar. Pseudo is a novel written by Romain Gary, impersonating Paul Pavlowitch, in order to prove that Paul Pavlowitch was Émile Ajar, and it worked, but the exhibition does not speak of that.
This exhibition does not speak the language we understand, similarly to the protagonist of the novel Pseudo, who tries to avoid any connection to the context. The exhibition does not speak English, “but not well enough”. We still comprehend something, or at least apprehend, even if there is no speaking taking place.
Of course straightforwardness does not exist here. There is nothing given, nothing stated, except for this very thing here. But here one can sense universality, topicality as well as obscurity; the construction of parallel realities, which might seem more real than everyday or identically lukewarm; stagings, portraits and renditions caught in between graveness and absurdity, that are playful and rigorously composed at the same time; things that do not accommodate, that are searching for an exit, that wish to detach themselves, that would fit elsewhere; an exhibition that is pseudo, and tries to be a whole, while at least consisting of wholes.
Curator: Marten Esko
Graphic design: Allan Appelberg
Supporters: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Draka Keila Cables AS
More info:
www.ekkm.ee
info@ekkm.ee
www.facebook.com/ekkmtallinn/
29.09.2016 — 04.12.2016
Architectural exhibition “Who Creates the City?“
On 29 September, the exhibition “Who Creates the City?” asks who has shaped the urban environment of Tartu, for what reasons and with what resources and results. Three galleries introduce the activities and spatial outcomes of the city government, the developers and the citizen activists. The fourth contains contemporary visual and textual works representing the notable locations of Tartu and shaping the face of the town. The exhibition is curated by the architectural historian Pille Epner and co-curated by architect Kaja Pae. “Who Creates the City?” will remain open until 4 December.
The aim of the exhibition is to look at the town from the viewpoint of different participating groups. The intelligent development of urban environment is determined by the visions of various participants, their ability to carry out dialogues and to achieve co-operation. We can create a better city together by understanding what possibilities and means for developing the urban space are held by the city government, the real estate developers and the citizens themselves.
The exhibition offers a map for an active citizen, an overview of designs for public spaces and shows architectural objects that understand their context. Glimpses of the mysterious edges of Tartu that shape the atmosphere in the town in their own hidden ways can also be found. In addition, 15 interviews representing various relevant groups are displayed, including architects and officials who plan the town, real estate developers and citizen activists.
According to the curators, the exhibition concentrates on the most important processes and initiatives that shape the urban environment of Tartu. “Over the last years, a heated discussion has been carried out asking critical questions about a high-quality urban environment that would follow the historic traditions of Tartu. On the one hand, it is a sign that a more thorough approach to urban planning is needed, on the other it also suggests that the different parties are prepared to hold dialogues.”
The exhibition is accompanied by a map for an urban connoisseur that introduces the contemporary architecture of Tartu and shows the ways off the beaten path.
Architectural exhibition “Who Creates the City?“
Thursday 29 September, 2016 — Sunday 04 December, 2016
On 29 September, the exhibition “Who Creates the City?” asks who has shaped the urban environment of Tartu, for what reasons and with what resources and results. Three galleries introduce the activities and spatial outcomes of the city government, the developers and the citizen activists. The fourth contains contemporary visual and textual works representing the notable locations of Tartu and shaping the face of the town. The exhibition is curated by the architectural historian Pille Epner and co-curated by architect Kaja Pae. “Who Creates the City?” will remain open until 4 December.
The aim of the exhibition is to look at the town from the viewpoint of different participating groups. The intelligent development of urban environment is determined by the visions of various participants, their ability to carry out dialogues and to achieve co-operation. We can create a better city together by understanding what possibilities and means for developing the urban space are held by the city government, the real estate developers and the citizens themselves.
The exhibition offers a map for an active citizen, an overview of designs for public spaces and shows architectural objects that understand their context. Glimpses of the mysterious edges of Tartu that shape the atmosphere in the town in their own hidden ways can also be found. In addition, 15 interviews representing various relevant groups are displayed, including architects and officials who plan the town, real estate developers and citizen activists.
According to the curators, the exhibition concentrates on the most important processes and initiatives that shape the urban environment of Tartu. “Over the last years, a heated discussion has been carried out asking critical questions about a high-quality urban environment that would follow the historic traditions of Tartu. On the one hand, it is a sign that a more thorough approach to urban planning is needed, on the other it also suggests that the different parties are prepared to hold dialogues.”
The exhibition is accompanied by a map for an urban connoisseur that introduces the contemporary architecture of Tartu and shows the ways off the beaten path.
10.06.2016 — 20.06.2016
THINGS OF WATER
Between June 10 to 20, 2016 in Nida Art Colony stdents of glass and ceramics specialties from Estonian, Latvian and Vilnius (Lithuanian) Academies of Art are working with several media to research, visualize and find solutions to problems connected with WATER. In most approaches the issue of clean water, its endangered situation and several ecological and social problems have come up. The event will be concluded with an exhibition starting on June 17 in the Nida Art Colony.
THINGS OF WATER
Friday 10 June, 2016 — Monday 20 June, 2016
Between June 10 to 20, 2016 in Nida Art Colony stdents of glass and ceramics specialties from Estonian, Latvian and Vilnius (Lithuanian) Academies of Art are working with several media to research, visualize and find solutions to problems connected with WATER. In most approaches the issue of clean water, its endangered situation and several ecological and social problems have come up. The event will be concluded with an exhibition starting on June 17 in the Nida Art Colony.
20.05.2016 — 30.05.2016
NITHIKUL NIMKULRAT The White Forest at Hop Gallery
NITHIKUL NIMKULRAT The White Forest
20. – 30.05. 2016
Hop Gallery
Tallinn
Hobusepea 2
On Thursday 19th May at 17.00, the opening of Nithikul Nimkulrat’s exhibition “White Forest” will be held.
The growing of “The White Forest” began in July 2008 in in Reykjavik, Iceland when Nithikul was an artist-in-residence at the Association of Icelandic Visual Artists (SÍM). Travelling around the country and experiencing Iceland’s wonderful landscape to seek inspiration, a question occurred to her mind: Why is Iceland treeless? Unlike Iceland, Finland – a country locating in the same continent as Iceland – has prosperous forests that surround people’s everyday life. As a textile artist and a designer who had lived in Finland for over a decade at that time, Nithikul was fascinated by it. Having researched this topic further, she found that Iceland was trying to revive their forests, but due to strong wind and little sunshine, trees grew extremely slowly (only 5cm a year). To contribute to their mission conceptually, “The Birch Tree” was made using paper string, a product of Finnish forests, to represent the beginning stage of growing trees or the becomingness of Iceland’s forests. After two years spent to complete “The Birch Tree”, Nithikul has continued growing a forest.
Since then, “The White Forest” has kept growing slowly. The slow growing gives an environmental message – although the process of growing “The White Forest” requires tremendous time and patience, to grow an actual forest can take much longer time, greater efforts and collective contribution.
“The White Forest” has been exhibited in Berlin (2012) and London (2013). It is now shown in Tallinn, the city in which it is currently being grown.
Nithikul Nimkulrat is Professor of Textile Design and Head of Department of Textile Design at the Estonian Academy of Art. Nithikul received a Doctor of Arts (2009) and a Master of Arts (2002) from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Finland) and a Bachelor in Industrial Design (1997) from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). For over a decade, she has exhibited her worked internationally, and has worked as a researcher and an educator in universities in Finland, UK and now Estonia.
Thanks: Piret Valk.
The exhibition is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
Hop Gallery exhibitions supported by the Estonian Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
NITHIKUL NIMKULRAT The White Forest at Hop Gallery
Friday 20 May, 2016 — Monday 30 May, 2016
NITHIKUL NIMKULRAT The White Forest
20. – 30.05. 2016
Hop Gallery
Tallinn
Hobusepea 2
On Thursday 19th May at 17.00, the opening of Nithikul Nimkulrat’s exhibition “White Forest” will be held.
The growing of “The White Forest” began in July 2008 in in Reykjavik, Iceland when Nithikul was an artist-in-residence at the Association of Icelandic Visual Artists (SÍM). Travelling around the country and experiencing Iceland’s wonderful landscape to seek inspiration, a question occurred to her mind: Why is Iceland treeless? Unlike Iceland, Finland – a country locating in the same continent as Iceland – has prosperous forests that surround people’s everyday life. As a textile artist and a designer who had lived in Finland for over a decade at that time, Nithikul was fascinated by it. Having researched this topic further, she found that Iceland was trying to revive their forests, but due to strong wind and little sunshine, trees grew extremely slowly (only 5cm a year). To contribute to their mission conceptually, “The Birch Tree” was made using paper string, a product of Finnish forests, to represent the beginning stage of growing trees or the becomingness of Iceland’s forests. After two years spent to complete “The Birch Tree”, Nithikul has continued growing a forest.
Since then, “The White Forest” has kept growing slowly. The slow growing gives an environmental message – although the process of growing “The White Forest” requires tremendous time and patience, to grow an actual forest can take much longer time, greater efforts and collective contribution.
“The White Forest” has been exhibited in Berlin (2012) and London (2013). It is now shown in Tallinn, the city in which it is currently being grown.
Nithikul Nimkulrat is Professor of Textile Design and Head of Department of Textile Design at the Estonian Academy of Art. Nithikul received a Doctor of Arts (2009) and a Master of Arts (2002) from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Finland) and a Bachelor in Industrial Design (1997) from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). For over a decade, she has exhibited her worked internationally, and has worked as a researcher and an educator in universities in Finland, UK and now Estonia.
Thanks: Piret Valk.
The exhibition is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
Hop Gallery exhibitions supported by the Estonian Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
06.05.2016 — 08.05.2016
Raja Spring Show and Party – Young Sculptor Award 2016
Raja Spring Show
May 6 – 8, 2016
Opening: May 6th, 6PM
Department of Installation and Sculpture, Estonian Academy of Arts, Raja 11A (bus 23, Trummi stop).
The periphery of EAA, the department of Installation and Sculpture, is opening its doors and studios to show, in addition to everything else that’s exciting, the freshest artworks. To add more to the excitement, another Young Sculptor’s Prize is given out.
Participating artists:
Art Nõukas
Billy Sassi
David Wittinghofer
Harry Maberly
Jakob Tyroller
Jenny Grönholm
Kadi-Maarja Võsu
Karl Johanson
Katrin Enni
Kristin Reiman
Laurien Bachmann
Madlen Hirtentreu
Marti Kikojan
Rosa-Violetta Grötsch
Triinu-Liis Rahe
The opening is followed up by a party at 10PM!
https://www.facebook.com/events/634991099990054/
How to get here on friday!
Take Bus 23: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#bus/23/b-a/12402-1/map/en
or Bus 3: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#trol/3/b-a/21206-3/map or
or Bus 36: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#bus/36/b-a/map…
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RAJA SPRING PARTY
6TH OF MAY 22.00
We would like to invite you all to join us on FRIDAY for the installation- and sculpture department’s SPRING PARTY, wich is a followup to the previously opened Spring Exhibition.
We have a PING-PONG table!! And OPEN GRILL/fireplaces, where you can weather cook your food on or cook yourself beside it (vegetarian, and meat separately). We advise you to load your store-carts full as soon as possible, ’cause the evening promises to be long and fun! All your thirst needs, and dreams will be satisfied by our POP-UP BAR, where you can find everything you need for toasting, comforting, or celebrating!
Music is taken care of by:
Eleonora Šljanda
Mihkel Maripuu
Antti Mäss
Katja Adrikova
Ellen Vene
Nikolajev
The party starts at 10PM, but everyone who will be coming for the Spring Exhibition opening, will be entertained, don’t you worry! No need to run, we won’t bite!
The weather will be nice! We installed the Sun, just come!
Department of Installation and Sculpture, Estonian Academy of Arts, Raja 11A (bus 23, Trummi stop, 24A Raja stop, also trolley nr 3 Keemia stop). We added the map with links to the bus schedules in the discussion of the event. Go check it out if you’re confused!
More information about the Raja Spring Show here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1809848455903008/
Raja Spring Show and Party – Young Sculptor Award 2016
Friday 06 May, 2016 — Sunday 08 May, 2016
Raja Spring Show
May 6 – 8, 2016
Opening: May 6th, 6PM
Department of Installation and Sculpture, Estonian Academy of Arts, Raja 11A (bus 23, Trummi stop).
The periphery of EAA, the department of Installation and Sculpture, is opening its doors and studios to show, in addition to everything else that’s exciting, the freshest artworks. To add more to the excitement, another Young Sculptor’s Prize is given out.
Participating artists:
Art Nõukas
Billy Sassi
David Wittinghofer
Harry Maberly
Jakob Tyroller
Jenny Grönholm
Kadi-Maarja Võsu
Karl Johanson
Katrin Enni
Kristin Reiman
Laurien Bachmann
Madlen Hirtentreu
Marti Kikojan
Rosa-Violetta Grötsch
Triinu-Liis Rahe
The opening is followed up by a party at 10PM!
https://www.facebook.com/events/634991099990054/
How to get here on friday!
Take Bus 23: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#bus/23/b-a/12402-1/map/en
or Bus 3: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#trol/3/b-a/21206-3/map or
or Bus 36: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#bus/36/b-a/map…
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RAJA SPRING PARTY
6TH OF MAY 22.00
We would like to invite you all to join us on FRIDAY for the installation- and sculpture department’s SPRING PARTY, wich is a followup to the previously opened Spring Exhibition.
We have a PING-PONG table!! And OPEN GRILL/fireplaces, where you can weather cook your food on or cook yourself beside it (vegetarian, and meat separately). We advise you to load your store-carts full as soon as possible, ’cause the evening promises to be long and fun! All your thirst needs, and dreams will be satisfied by our POP-UP BAR, where you can find everything you need for toasting, comforting, or celebrating!
Music is taken care of by:
Eleonora Šljanda
Mihkel Maripuu
Antti Mäss
Katja Adrikova
Ellen Vene
Nikolajev
The party starts at 10PM, but everyone who will be coming for the Spring Exhibition opening, will be entertained, don’t you worry! No need to run, we won’t bite!
The weather will be nice! We installed the Sun, just come!
Department of Installation and Sculpture, Estonian Academy of Arts, Raja 11A (bus 23, Trummi stop, 24A Raja stop, also trolley nr 3 Keemia stop). We added the map with links to the bus schedules in the discussion of the event. Go check it out if you’re confused!
More information about the Raja Spring Show here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1809848455903008/
21.04.2016 — 24.04.2016
Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM) with Anu Vahtra at Art Brussels 2016
For Art Brussels 2016 the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM), presents a reconstruction and a reinterpretation of Anu Vahtra’s site-specific installation 17,9°. The installation was originally realised for the III Artishok Biennale (curated by Liisa Kaljula, 2012) and rebuilt for the exhibition Feeling Queezy?! (curated by Rebeka Põldsam, 2014) in the EKKM.
It employs the most peculiar space of the museum, which is situated in the former transportation bridge that has a 17,9-degree angle with the ground, therefore holding a strong physical presence by default. However, the work manifests itself when the viewer is confronted with his/her own perception of the space – the significance lies not in learning what’s depicted on the image that hangs in the middle of the room, but in realising that the frame is hanging (seemingly) at an angle. By bringing a section of the above described space as a 1:1 scale model into the art fair context we allow ourselves and the audience to explore the potentialities for further interpretation and to introduce the museum through the representation of its spatial characteristics.
The installation is accompanied by an essay written by the EAA lecturer, architecture historian and critic Ingrid Ruudi in a publication designed by the EAA Graphic Design Associate Professor Indrek Sirkel, published on the occasion of Art Brussels 2016 in collaboration with Lugemik.
A wider event programme coordinated by the Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center (ECADC) will take place in conjunction with Art Brussels and the international audiences have the opportunity to get acquainted with the work of many former Köler Prize nominees and laureates: Flo Kasearu and Visible Solutions LLC (Temnikova & Kasela Gallery at Art Brussels), Marge Monko (Ani Molnár Gallery at Art Brussels and Lugemik at Poppositions alternative art fair), Paul Kuimet (solo exhibition at the center for contemporary photography Contretype).
Anu Vahtra is an emerging young Estonian artist who is renowned for her artistic approach to site-specific space-oriented problematics and for the diligent methods of articulating them. Her installations, which often include the medium of photography, capture the surrounding space into itself, making the site become both the subject and the physical form of the artwork. Furthermore, she is one of the founders of Lugemik Publishing and Bookshop, and is also the winner of Köler Prize 2015 grand prix.
The Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM) is a self-established non-profit initiative, that situates itself somewhere between official state-run institutions and artist-run-do-it-yourself venues. It is an unconventional concept of a contemporary art museum that works towards producing, exhibiting, collecting and popularizing local and international contemporary art while altering the prevailing working methods of established art institutions. It is a tool of self-establishment for younger generation artists, curators and art students. EKKM was founded by Anders Härm, Elin Kard, Neeme Külm, and Marco Laimre in late 2006. Since 2016 it is run by Marten Esko and Johannes Säre who joined the team in 2011.
EKKM’s participation at Art Brussels is supported by: Estonian Ministry of Culture, Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center, European Regional Development Fund, Government Office of Estonia, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Draka Keila Cabels AS, Lugemik
Thank you: Dénes Farkas, Kadri Villand, Mihkel Säre, Raivo Väliste, Raivo Plado
Art Brussels 2016
Tour & Taxis
Avenue du Port 86c, Brussels
www.artbrussels.com
EKKM in booth F5
Preview: 21 April, 11 am – 5 pm
Vernissage: 21 April, 5 pm – 10 pm
Open: 22 April to 24 April, 11 am – 7 pm
info@ekkm.ee
www.ekkm.ee
www.anuvahtra.com
Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM) with Anu Vahtra at Art Brussels 2016
Thursday 21 April, 2016 — Sunday 24 April, 2016
For Art Brussels 2016 the Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM), presents a reconstruction and a reinterpretation of Anu Vahtra’s site-specific installation 17,9°. The installation was originally realised for the III Artishok Biennale (curated by Liisa Kaljula, 2012) and rebuilt for the exhibition Feeling Queezy?! (curated by Rebeka Põldsam, 2014) in the EKKM.
It employs the most peculiar space of the museum, which is situated in the former transportation bridge that has a 17,9-degree angle with the ground, therefore holding a strong physical presence by default. However, the work manifests itself when the viewer is confronted with his/her own perception of the space – the significance lies not in learning what’s depicted on the image that hangs in the middle of the room, but in realising that the frame is hanging (seemingly) at an angle. By bringing a section of the above described space as a 1:1 scale model into the art fair context we allow ourselves and the audience to explore the potentialities for further interpretation and to introduce the museum through the representation of its spatial characteristics.
The installation is accompanied by an essay written by the EAA lecturer, architecture historian and critic Ingrid Ruudi in a publication designed by the EAA Graphic Design Associate Professor Indrek Sirkel, published on the occasion of Art Brussels 2016 in collaboration with Lugemik.
A wider event programme coordinated by the Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center (ECADC) will take place in conjunction with Art Brussels and the international audiences have the opportunity to get acquainted with the work of many former Köler Prize nominees and laureates: Flo Kasearu and Visible Solutions LLC (Temnikova & Kasela Gallery at Art Brussels), Marge Monko (Ani Molnár Gallery at Art Brussels and Lugemik at Poppositions alternative art fair), Paul Kuimet (solo exhibition at the center for contemporary photography Contretype).
Anu Vahtra is an emerging young Estonian artist who is renowned for her artistic approach to site-specific space-oriented problematics and for the diligent methods of articulating them. Her installations, which often include the medium of photography, capture the surrounding space into itself, making the site become both the subject and the physical form of the artwork. Furthermore, she is one of the founders of Lugemik Publishing and Bookshop, and is also the winner of Köler Prize 2015 grand prix.
The Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM) is a self-established non-profit initiative, that situates itself somewhere between official state-run institutions and artist-run-do-it-yourself venues. It is an unconventional concept of a contemporary art museum that works towards producing, exhibiting, collecting and popularizing local and international contemporary art while altering the prevailing working methods of established art institutions. It is a tool of self-establishment for younger generation artists, curators and art students. EKKM was founded by Anders Härm, Elin Kard, Neeme Külm, and Marco Laimre in late 2006. Since 2016 it is run by Marten Esko and Johannes Säre who joined the team in 2011.
EKKM’s participation at Art Brussels is supported by: Estonian Ministry of Culture, Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center, European Regional Development Fund, Government Office of Estonia, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Draka Keila Cabels AS, Lugemik
Thank you: Dénes Farkas, Kadri Villand, Mihkel Säre, Raivo Väliste, Raivo Plado
Art Brussels 2016
Tour & Taxis
Avenue du Port 86c, Brussels
www.artbrussels.com
EKKM in booth F5
Preview: 21 April, 11 am – 5 pm
Vernissage: 21 April, 5 pm – 10 pm
Open: 22 April to 24 April, 11 am – 7 pm
info@ekkm.ee
www.ekkm.ee
www.anuvahtra.com
21.04.2016 — 24.04.2016
Lugemik participates at Poppositions art fair with the new work by Marge Monko
Lugemik Publishing is participating at Poppositions, an alternative art fair taking place for the fifth time in Brussels during 21–24 April. Making its premiere at the fair is the performance “Don’t Wind It Up, Turn It On” by the Estonian artist Marge Monko, as well as the publication of the same name.
Monko’s performance “Don’t Wind It Up, Turn It On” is based on the construction of desire used in advertising photography – a genre in which stylistic means have changed over time, but its semantic meaning has always remained the same. Two actors – female and male – read sentences from different wrist watch advertisements from the 1970s and 1980s, and re-enact the compositions of hands used in these advertisements.
“Don’t Wind It Up, Turn It On” is Monko’s first performance piece which will be performed at Poppositions once a day by choreographers Kathryn Vickers and Sandy Williams, technical assistance is provided by Isjtar. The performance is accompanied by a photographic series and a publication which contains the complete script of the performance as well as the re-staged photographs of the used advertisements. The book is designed by Indrek Sirkel, and it is the third publication by Marge Monko published by Lugemik.
Lugemik’s first time participation at an art fair is curated by Laura Toots, whose project was selected by an international jury. A total of 25 exhibitors of different galleries and project spaces with more than 50 artists from 21 different countries are participating at the fair.
In addition, a selection of Lugemik’s publications will be on display during Poppositions in the Reading Room organized by La Houle project space. Books by the following artists are presented: Tuukka Kaila, Mari Laanemets, Paul Kuimet, Marge Monko, Tõnis Saadoja, Anu Vahtra, Johan Tali, Johanna Jõekalda, Siim Tuksam, Flo Kasearu, kadrinoormets, Anna-Stina Treumund and Merike Estna.
Poppositions is one of the most progressive alternative art fairs in Europe introducing non-profit initiatives next to commercial galleries and providing a platform for new artists’ positions. Poppositions will take place at the same time as Art Brussels, one of the largest art fairs in Europe, where Marge Monko’s work is also exhibited by Ani Molnar Gallery.
Marge Monko (born 1976) is an artist living and working in Tallinn, Estonia. Monko works with photography, video and installation. Most of her works have a link to historical images and are influenced by theories of psychoanalysis, feminism and visual culture. Monko has had solo exhibitions at galleries in Tallinn, Helsinki and Budapest, and in the Museum of Modern Art, Vienna (Mumok). She has participated in a number of group exhibitions in Estonia and abroad. In 2012, she was awarded the Henkel.Art.Award for Eastern and Central European artists. During 2013–2014, she took part in the studio programme at HISK (Higher Institute for Fine Arts), in Ghent, Belgium. In 2015 she was selected for a residency at ISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program) in New York.
Lugemik is an independent publishing initiative based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2010 by graphic designer Indrek Sirkel and artist Anu Vahtra. Lugemik publishes books and other printed matter, working closely together with artists, writers, designers, printers in every step of the publishing process. In 2013 Lugemik opened a bookshop on the premises of Contemporary Art Museum Estonia (EKKM) and is currently working on opening a new bookshop in collaboration with Tallinn Art Hall. In 2015 Lugemik was joined by the curator and artist Laura Toots for extended activities with artists beyond publishing projects.
Lugemik’s and Marge Monko’s participation at Poppositions is supported by: Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, European Regional Development Fund, Government Office of Estonia, Outset Estonia.
Lugemik and Marge Monko would like to thank: Oskar Unt, Maria Arusoo, Tom-Olaf Urb, Reimo Võsa-Tangsoo, Liisa Toots, Tiiu Parbus, Tõnis Saadoja, Alissa Nirgi, Fidelia Regina Randmäe, Peeter Kuimet, Paul Kuimet, Ingel Vaikla, A&G Kaubanduse AS, Kraam artist-run space.
Poppositions 2016
LaVallée, Rue Adolphe Lavallée 39, Brussels
Opening: 21 April 12:00–20:00
Opening times: 22–23 April 12:00–22:00; 24 April 12:00–18:00
Marge Monko’s performance: 21–23 April 18:30; 24 April 17:00
www.poppositions.com
www.margemonko.com
Press release by:
Lugemik Publishing
info@lugemik.ee
www.facebook.com/lugemik
www.lugemik.ee
Lugemik participates at Poppositions art fair with the new work by Marge Monko
Thursday 21 April, 2016 — Sunday 24 April, 2016
Lugemik Publishing is participating at Poppositions, an alternative art fair taking place for the fifth time in Brussels during 21–24 April. Making its premiere at the fair is the performance “Don’t Wind It Up, Turn It On” by the Estonian artist Marge Monko, as well as the publication of the same name.
Monko’s performance “Don’t Wind It Up, Turn It On” is based on the construction of desire used in advertising photography – a genre in which stylistic means have changed over time, but its semantic meaning has always remained the same. Two actors – female and male – read sentences from different wrist watch advertisements from the 1970s and 1980s, and re-enact the compositions of hands used in these advertisements.
“Don’t Wind It Up, Turn It On” is Monko’s first performance piece which will be performed at Poppositions once a day by choreographers Kathryn Vickers and Sandy Williams, technical assistance is provided by Isjtar. The performance is accompanied by a photographic series and a publication which contains the complete script of the performance as well as the re-staged photographs of the used advertisements. The book is designed by Indrek Sirkel, and it is the third publication by Marge Monko published by Lugemik.
Lugemik’s first time participation at an art fair is curated by Laura Toots, whose project was selected by an international jury. A total of 25 exhibitors of different galleries and project spaces with more than 50 artists from 21 different countries are participating at the fair.
In addition, a selection of Lugemik’s publications will be on display during Poppositions in the Reading Room organized by La Houle project space. Books by the following artists are presented: Tuukka Kaila, Mari Laanemets, Paul Kuimet, Marge Monko, Tõnis Saadoja, Anu Vahtra, Johan Tali, Johanna Jõekalda, Siim Tuksam, Flo Kasearu, kadrinoormets, Anna-Stina Treumund and Merike Estna.
Poppositions is one of the most progressive alternative art fairs in Europe introducing non-profit initiatives next to commercial galleries and providing a platform for new artists’ positions. Poppositions will take place at the same time as Art Brussels, one of the largest art fairs in Europe, where Marge Monko’s work is also exhibited by Ani Molnar Gallery.
Marge Monko (born 1976) is an artist living and working in Tallinn, Estonia. Monko works with photography, video and installation. Most of her works have a link to historical images and are influenced by theories of psychoanalysis, feminism and visual culture. Monko has had solo exhibitions at galleries in Tallinn, Helsinki and Budapest, and in the Museum of Modern Art, Vienna (Mumok). She has participated in a number of group exhibitions in Estonia and abroad. In 2012, she was awarded the Henkel.Art.Award for Eastern and Central European artists. During 2013–2014, she took part in the studio programme at HISK (Higher Institute for Fine Arts), in Ghent, Belgium. In 2015 she was selected for a residency at ISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program) in New York.
Lugemik is an independent publishing initiative based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2010 by graphic designer Indrek Sirkel and artist Anu Vahtra. Lugemik publishes books and other printed matter, working closely together with artists, writers, designers, printers in every step of the publishing process. In 2013 Lugemik opened a bookshop on the premises of Contemporary Art Museum Estonia (EKKM) and is currently working on opening a new bookshop in collaboration with Tallinn Art Hall. In 2015 Lugemik was joined by the curator and artist Laura Toots for extended activities with artists beyond publishing projects.
Lugemik’s and Marge Monko’s participation at Poppositions is supported by: Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, European Regional Development Fund, Government Office of Estonia, Outset Estonia.
Lugemik and Marge Monko would like to thank: Oskar Unt, Maria Arusoo, Tom-Olaf Urb, Reimo Võsa-Tangsoo, Liisa Toots, Tiiu Parbus, Tõnis Saadoja, Alissa Nirgi, Fidelia Regina Randmäe, Peeter Kuimet, Paul Kuimet, Ingel Vaikla, A&G Kaubanduse AS, Kraam artist-run space.
Poppositions 2016
LaVallée, Rue Adolphe Lavallée 39, Brussels
Opening: 21 April 12:00–20:00
Opening times: 22–23 April 12:00–22:00; 24 April 12:00–18:00
Marge Monko’s performance: 21–23 April 18:30; 24 April 17:00
www.poppositions.com
www.margemonko.com
Press release by:
Lugemik Publishing
info@lugemik.ee
www.facebook.com/lugemik
www.lugemik.ee
21.04.2016 — 24.04.2016
Lugemik shows Soviet Estonian design in Denmark
Lugemik Publishing is participating in an experimental art book festival “One Thousand Books 2016”, 21–24 April in Copenhagen, Denmark. During the four-day festival a seminar on artists’ books and exhibition making will take place, also the exhibition “Manifolds” will open in Kunsthal Charlottenborg, remaining open until 15 May.
13 international publishers are invited to participate in the exhibition and to curate their own show based on one of their publications.
In cooperation with the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (ETDM) Lugemik will present the book “Nobody Expected There Would Be Much Discussion About It”, compiled and designed by Ott Metusala. The book documents the design work of author’s grandmother Kirsti Metusala at the Tallinn Experimental Plant Estoplast, where she worked as a designer for 28 years (1964-1992). The book includes historical photo documentation of the Estoplast lamps which is accompanied by an interview with Kirsti Metusala, explaining her tasks and describing in detail the design process of the lamps, thus speaking about designer’s profession in Soviet Estonia. The book also contains an essay written by Kai Lobjakas, director of ETDM and curator of the design collection, discussing the Soviet Estonian design and the importance of the production of Estoplast factory in a broader context.
In the exhibition “Manifolds” the book is accompanied by an exposition consisting of Estoplast lamps, and the film “The Lights Come On”. For the exposition Lugemik and Ott Metusala will exchange eight Poul Henningsen lamps in the lobby, specially designed for Kunsthal Charlottenborg, for Estoplast lamps designed by Kirsti Metusala. In the exhibition space the book will be given context by the documentary “The Lights Come On” (1967, Estonian Television Company) by Jaak Mamers, which in a staged manner depicts the production process of the Estoplast factory.
The festival “One Thousand Books” is organised by the Danish publishers Lodret Vandret since 2013.
Ott Metusala (born 1988, Tallinn) is a graphic designer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He graduated from the graphic design departments of both Estonian Academy of Arts and Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Currently his work involves music publishing, editorial projects and book designs, both self-initiated and commission based, in close collaboration with friends, artists and institutions. He has also taught in the graphic design department of Estonian Academy of Arts.
Lugemik is an independent publishing initiative based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2010 by graphic designer Indrek Sirkel and artist Anu Vahtra. Lugemik publishes books and other printed matter, working closely together with artists, writers, designers, printers in every step of the publishing process. In 2013 Lugemik opened a bookshop on the premises of Contemporary Art Museum Estonia (EKKM) and is currently working on opening a new bookshop in collaboration with Tallinn Art Hall. In 2015 Lugemik was joined by the curator and artist Laura Toots for extended activities with artists beyond publishing projects.
The book is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Lugemik’s activities are supported by the Estonian Ministry of Culture.
Festival “One Thousand Books”
21–24 April 2016
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Exhibition “Manifolds”
23 April – 15 May 2016
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
www.onethousandbooks.org
www.metusala.ee
Press release by:
Lugemik Publishing
info@lugemik.ee
www.facebook.com/lugemik
www.lugemik.ee
Lugemik shows Soviet Estonian design in Denmark
Thursday 21 April, 2016 — Sunday 24 April, 2016
Lugemik Publishing is participating in an experimental art book festival “One Thousand Books 2016”, 21–24 April in Copenhagen, Denmark. During the four-day festival a seminar on artists’ books and exhibition making will take place, also the exhibition “Manifolds” will open in Kunsthal Charlottenborg, remaining open until 15 May.
13 international publishers are invited to participate in the exhibition and to curate their own show based on one of their publications.
In cooperation with the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (ETDM) Lugemik will present the book “Nobody Expected There Would Be Much Discussion About It”, compiled and designed by Ott Metusala. The book documents the design work of author’s grandmother Kirsti Metusala at the Tallinn Experimental Plant Estoplast, where she worked as a designer for 28 years (1964-1992). The book includes historical photo documentation of the Estoplast lamps which is accompanied by an interview with Kirsti Metusala, explaining her tasks and describing in detail the design process of the lamps, thus speaking about designer’s profession in Soviet Estonia. The book also contains an essay written by Kai Lobjakas, director of ETDM and curator of the design collection, discussing the Soviet Estonian design and the importance of the production of Estoplast factory in a broader context.
In the exhibition “Manifolds” the book is accompanied by an exposition consisting of Estoplast lamps, and the film “The Lights Come On”. For the exposition Lugemik and Ott Metusala will exchange eight Poul Henningsen lamps in the lobby, specially designed for Kunsthal Charlottenborg, for Estoplast lamps designed by Kirsti Metusala. In the exhibition space the book will be given context by the documentary “The Lights Come On” (1967, Estonian Television Company) by Jaak Mamers, which in a staged manner depicts the production process of the Estoplast factory.
The festival “One Thousand Books” is organised by the Danish publishers Lodret Vandret since 2013.
Ott Metusala (born 1988, Tallinn) is a graphic designer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He graduated from the graphic design departments of both Estonian Academy of Arts and Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Currently his work involves music publishing, editorial projects and book designs, both self-initiated and commission based, in close collaboration with friends, artists and institutions. He has also taught in the graphic design department of Estonian Academy of Arts.
Lugemik is an independent publishing initiative based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2010 by graphic designer Indrek Sirkel and artist Anu Vahtra. Lugemik publishes books and other printed matter, working closely together with artists, writers, designers, printers in every step of the publishing process. In 2013 Lugemik opened a bookshop on the premises of Contemporary Art Museum Estonia (EKKM) and is currently working on opening a new bookshop in collaboration with Tallinn Art Hall. In 2015 Lugemik was joined by the curator and artist Laura Toots for extended activities with artists beyond publishing projects.
The book is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Lugemik’s activities are supported by the Estonian Ministry of Culture.
Festival “One Thousand Books”
21–24 April 2016
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Exhibition “Manifolds”
23 April – 15 May 2016
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
www.onethousandbooks.org
www.metusala.ee
Press release by:
Lugemik Publishing
info@lugemik.ee
www.facebook.com/lugemik
www.lugemik.ee
20.04.2016 — 07.05.2016
Station/Printed textiles by Lylian Meister
Station
Printed textiles by Lylian Meister
In cooperation with: Katarina Meister, Johan Pajupuu
Space: Arhitektuuri- ja Disainigalerii, Pärnu mnt 6, Tallinn Time: April 20 to May 7, 2016
Opening April 20 at 5 pm
Railway and its stations as stopping points are on one hand parts of the rational transport system and on the other completely metaphysical landscapes where it is at the same time possible to cultivate your land or to leave for indeterminable distances. Actually while living in the railway station you could every day leave several times. For me as a city person owning a country railway station this feeling matters: on the other side of rails begin (or end) primeval forests, twice every day however civilisation arrives in full lights, the train to whose honour the old railway station rejuvenates and becomes urban micro-landscape with street lighting, cars and strange people. So far I have not got tired of admiring the arrival of the train, it gives rhythm to the life at station. The trains themselves are rhythm and repetition; I really hope that it never ends in my station. Like that I wanted to fix them on my printed textiles.
The trains of my exhibition are a development of drawings from the 1954 Soviet textbook of railways technical exploitation regulations; I found the textbook in the station. The station however is not only movement but also a stop. Black soil, broken stone roofs and gravel pit are there together with bird-song and train beat. All baby plants growing on the exhibition, including nettles will move from here to Tori flowerbeds and fields.
Production team: Mall Tamberg, Kuido Heinsoo, Guido Aasmaa, Marko Nautras, Erkki Kadarik, Lauri Lenk
Thanks: Maile Grünberg, Katrin Lehtjõe, Kristel Laurits, Kert Viiart, Piret Valk, Melani Joonas, Ann Jürjo, Laur Kivistik, Saarineni Maja, Textile and Graphic Fine Art departments of Estonian Academy of Arts
Extra thanks: Tori station has a 100 years layer of railway people activities. I feel connected to them and I am grateful to all previous station inhabitants for work done and on-going support.
Exhibition is supported by Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
Station/Printed textiles by Lylian Meister
Wednesday 20 April, 2016 — Saturday 07 May, 2016
Station
Printed textiles by Lylian Meister
In cooperation with: Katarina Meister, Johan Pajupuu
Space: Arhitektuuri- ja Disainigalerii, Pärnu mnt 6, Tallinn Time: April 20 to May 7, 2016
Opening April 20 at 5 pm
Railway and its stations as stopping points are on one hand parts of the rational transport system and on the other completely metaphysical landscapes where it is at the same time possible to cultivate your land or to leave for indeterminable distances. Actually while living in the railway station you could every day leave several times. For me as a city person owning a country railway station this feeling matters: on the other side of rails begin (or end) primeval forests, twice every day however civilisation arrives in full lights, the train to whose honour the old railway station rejuvenates and becomes urban micro-landscape with street lighting, cars and strange people. So far I have not got tired of admiring the arrival of the train, it gives rhythm to the life at station. The trains themselves are rhythm and repetition; I really hope that it never ends in my station. Like that I wanted to fix them on my printed textiles.
The trains of my exhibition are a development of drawings from the 1954 Soviet textbook of railways technical exploitation regulations; I found the textbook in the station. The station however is not only movement but also a stop. Black soil, broken stone roofs and gravel pit are there together with bird-song and train beat. All baby plants growing on the exhibition, including nettles will move from here to Tori flowerbeds and fields.
Production team: Mall Tamberg, Kuido Heinsoo, Guido Aasmaa, Marko Nautras, Erkki Kadarik, Lauri Lenk
Thanks: Maile Grünberg, Katrin Lehtjõe, Kristel Laurits, Kert Viiart, Piret Valk, Melani Joonas, Ann Jürjo, Laur Kivistik, Saarineni Maja, Textile and Graphic Fine Art departments of Estonian Academy of Arts
Extra thanks: Tori station has a 100 years layer of railway people activities. I feel connected to them and I am grateful to all previous station inhabitants for work done and on-going support.
Exhibition is supported by Cultural Endowment of Estonia.