Taave Tuutma's curatorial exhibition “Lost Art“

Galleries Metropol Cabinet and Metropol Staircase (Vana-Kalmaja 46) March 11 – April 2, 2023

During Performative Arts Festival of March 9 titled “Body Culture” an exhibition which brings to light some undercurrents of the theme of percentage art was opened in the Metropol gallery.

How is it that an industry like sports has risen to play an ever-increasing role in the cultural landscape? Music and flm makers have been competng or a long tmee Now it's tme or visual arts - partcipaton in percentage art compettons is taking on the dimensions o a natonal sporte But whenever there is competton, there are downsidese The competence o the judges, the bias o the competton conditons and the shortcomings in the quality o the executon are new topics in art circlese What could be done beter and what are the possible botlenecks? ou have to compete and adapte

You can see a selection of projects that did not win in various competitions, their models as well as tablets with visuals, drawings and explanations. For legal reasons, all projects are displayed anonymously and this ensures the viewer a similar situation to the competition jury.

The trends, recurring approaches and questionable issues associated with the theme of percentage art are drawn out clearly enough at the exhibition. You are welcome to check it out with your own eyes!
Also on display Õie Holm’s personal exhibition “Sober Trip” in Metropol 6 m2  gallery room.

Metropol Gallery is located at Vana-Kalamaja 46, Tallinn.
Please make an appointment in advance by calling +372 5217649 or +372 53750662 or
send a message on social media. Please note that large-scale excavation works are
underway on Vana-Kalamaja street.
The Performative Arts Festival of March 9 was supported by the Estonian Cultural
Endorsement and the Finnish Institute in Estonia.
 

Additional information:
Taave Tuutma
Tel: +372 5375 0662
E-mail: taave.tuutma@gmail.com

Kaarel Kütas
Tel: +372 521 7649
E-mail: kaarel.kytas@gmail.com

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