9th Artishok Biennial “Siesta“

On Thursday, 20 February at 19.00, the 9th Artishok Biennial Siesta will kick off with the opening of Artjom Astrov's work and a concert at Vanaturu kael 3, Tallinn. 

The openings of the ten new artworks of the biennial will take place at various locations in Tallinn throughout February and March, leaving a small break or siesta in the middle of the schedule, hence the biennial's title. Texts written about each work by the biennial's ten authors will be published in parallel with the openings and will then remain available on the Artishok website.

Opening schedule:

Thu, 20.02 at 19.00, Vanaturu kael 3: ARTJOM ASTROV, and at 20.30 live concerts (Kisling and Artjom Astrov).

Sat, 22.02 at 16.00, A. Laikmaa tunnel: LIEVEN LAHAYE.

Tue, 25.02 at 21.00, Opening journey of ALANA PROOSA’s work. Registration required! More info here.

Fri, 28.02 at 17.00, Elevator of the SOC building of Tallinn University of Technology, Akadeemia tee 3 lobby: ANU JUURAK.

Siesta, 1–14 March 2025.

Sat, 15.03 at 16.00, sea platform behind Tallinna Linnahall: GARY MARKLE.

Mon, 17.03 at 18.00, Liivalaia 5: HANNA SAMOSON.

Wed, 19.03 at 18.00, Sõpruse 263a, pedestrian street between the ‘Ehitajate tee’ and ‘Tehnikaülikool’ bus stops: REIGO NAHKSEPP.

Sat, 22.03 at 16.00, booth K169 at the Keskturg market: ULVI HAAGENSEN.

Tue, 25.03 at 18.00, Võrgu 8 (entry from Kalaranna St): STUUDIO KOLLEKTIIV.

Fri, 28.03 at 13.00, Liivalaia Uuskasutuskeskus, and at 21.00 live performance (location TBA): KAISA LING.

The artworks can be visited until the end of the biennial. / Except for Artjom Astrov’s work, which can only be seen during 20.02–30.03.2025, and Alana Proosa’s work, which will take place five times during the biennial.

For more information about the events and the opening details of the artworks, visit Artishok's website: www.artishokbiennale.com.

Artists: Anu Juurak, Alana Proosa, Artjom Astrov, Gary Markle, Hanna Samoson, Kaisa Ling, Lieven Lahaye, Reigo Nahksepp, stuudio kollektiiv, Ulvi Haagensen.

Writers: Eva and Mia, Janar Ala, Kolkaplika, Linda Kaljundi, Maria Esko, Merle Karro-Kalberg, Mia Maria Rohumaa, Oliver Issak, Sanna Kartau, Tõnis Kahu.

Curators: Brigit Arop and Margit Säde.

The Artishok Biennial's one hundred texts have been edited by Annika Toots and Dan O’Connell.
The texts have been translated by Mari Volens, Maris Karjatse and Martin Rünk.

Technical support and installing: Dream Team.
Graphic design: Ran-Re Reimann.
Curators’ assistant: Laura Kell.

The Artishok Biennial is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and the City of Tallinn.

Opening drinks and snacks served with the support by Liviko, Põhjala Brewery, Valmiermuiža, Punch Club and Patarein.

Partners: Keskturg, Uuskasutuskeskus, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, Mustamäe District Administration, Eesti Pandipakend, KONE, Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM).

Thanks to Laura Merendi, Johannes Luik, Mark Alexander Ummelas, Sanna Kartau, Joosep Kivimäe, Ott Metusala, Anu Vahtra, Mati Schönberg, Kalle Tiisma, Marek Kallasmaa, Taisi Reede, Juss Heinsalu, Irma Holm, Aleksandr Tubin, Tallinn Art Hall, Hopner’s House.