Events

Difficult Pasts. Connected Worlds opens on 9 August 2024 at 6 PM at the Lasnamäe Pavilion. Curated by Margaret Tali and Ieva Astahovska, the exhibition explores the themes of solidarity, empathy and the enduring legacies of historical trauma. The opening weekend promises an engaging and interactive public programme featuring artists from Estonia and around the world, providing a thought-provoking experience for local audiences.

There is a saying “vendadel on vendlus, õdedel on õelus”, which roughly means that there is a friendship / brotherhood in between brothers and malice / sisterhood in between sisters. It's just a wordplay, since “õelus” means both malice and sisterhood. Anyhow, somehow the language has influenced the culture and if brothers are often seen as “shoulder to shoulder” companions then in sisterhood there is more concentration on the relations of conflict. Coming from this, there is a wish, that there would be a different word to describe sisterhood in Estonian; how to describe a brotherhood in between sisters?  In the exhibition “Sisters have sisterhood”/ “Õdedel on õelus” sisters-Mudists will share a gallery space for the first time. Johanna Mudist is well known for her paintings, in which she stands out in her very own color-code, technique and spot on tranquility. Katariin vice versa is known for her drawings and sculptures that always have some fine humor in them. In the ARS projectspace, Johanna's meditative paintings meet Katariin's playful installations, whose interplay characterizes both the two sisters themselves and their relationship.

On Wednesday, August 7, at 18.00, Mia Tamme & Delphine Lejeune open their co-exhibition “It Never Gets Old” at Hobusepea gallery. The exhibition is curated by Tiiu Meiner. The exhibition will remain open until September 1, 2024. “It Never Gets Old” brings together artist Mia Tamme (Estonia) and designer Delphine Lejeune (Belgium) to explore the intersection of gender dynamics, socio-economic realities, and aesthetics in lace crafts. By juxtaposing traditional techniques with innovative approaches, the exhibition encourages fresh perspectives on the relationship between craft, community, and contemporary life. It invites visitors to reconsider the role of lace in reflecting social change and the evolving nature of craftsmanship.

On Thursday, 8th of August opens Juss Piho’s solo exhibition titled “Choice no 5” at Vaal Gallery. The exhibition will remain open until 7th of September. Look at the details in the picture, says Piho. His paintings have clean lines, defined forms, precise execution, carefully modulated colour gamma. These technical means, in their diversity, create the tension in the picture. The overall impression describes a person in their moment of movement, or playfulness, while the dynamics of the image are entirely static. It is a perfect philosophical moment.  The artworks are mostly created in the current year. However, the core of the exhibition is spontaneous. The composition and matching happens in the gallery – it is based on the space and the fit between the paintings. The overall impact is important.

VENUES Loovlinnak / Creative City | Suur-Jõe 10/12 Pärnu Museum | Aida 3 Pärnu Library | Akadeemia 3 Tartu University Pärnu College | Ringi 35 Friday 02 August 2-4PM FNAF (Czech) performances by the seaside  8PM International PERFORMANCE program @ LOOVLINNAK Printmaking IN Opening Performances by Guerilla Theatre (New York) & Arti Grabowski (POL) Performance program: FNAF (Czech) | Participants listed below. Guerrilla Theater (New York) | Participants listed below. Henri Hütt (Estonia) Paweł Kwaśniewski (POL) FNAF + Non Grata BBQ!!! Saturday 03 August | BIG FESTIVAL DAY 

On Wednesday, August 7, at 18.00, Sibylle Eimermacher's solo exhibition will open at Draakon gallery. The exhibition will remain open until August 31, 2024. “We urge you to dream wisely to find the future you most desire, to anchor it in your heart, knowing the path is chosen.”* Rocks, stones, minerals and the metals extracted from the ore are the point of departure in my work in order to reflect on the ambivalent relationship of man towards nature. Through the tactility, seductive beauty and energetic properties of this matter I search for ways on how to overcome the separation that we as humans created with the world around us, and reconnect with it. 

Tallinn Art Hall is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Difficult Pasts. Connected Worlds on 9 August  2024 at 6 PM at the Lasnamäe Pavilion. The exhibition, curated by Margaret Tali and Ieva Astahovska, delves into the themes of solidarity, empathy and the enduring legacies of historical trauma. The featured artists include Lia Dostlieva & Andri Dostliev (UA/PL), Family Connection (NL/Curaçao), Vika Eksta (LV), Zuzanna Hertzberg (PL), Jaana Kokko (FI), Paulina Pukyte (LT), Yaniya Mikhalina (NO/ru), Eleonore de Montesquiou (FR/EE) and Tanel Rander (EE).

On August 3 at 3 pm, the interactive video installation Shimmer by Sten Saarits will open at the AHHAA Science Centre. The installation is part of the trans-European cultural project Look into my Ice and of the main programme of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024. Opening speeches will be given by representatives of AHHAA and Look into my Ice, also the artist will be present. Drinks and snacks will be offered for free. For further information send mail to melt@lookintomyice.eu

The third KORDON Art Film Festival (KOFF) will take place already this week on August 1–2 in KORDON Art Residency, Ranna 1, Kärdla, Hiiumaa island. The program of the festival juxtaposes the self-destructive activity of humankind in relation to its surroundings including temporalities of the non-humans.

A-Art Gallery invites you to the unique exhibition "ZED ART" by the multifaceted artist Eduard Zentsik. The exhibition will feature 27 works that will immerse you in the world of abstraction and reveal one of the many faces of the Unknown Artist. The play of vibrant colors and the eternal quest for harmony. Without wise concepts and grand philosophies. A bit of freedom and a touch of taste. It is convenient to be an unknown multifaceted artist. There is no need to worry about losing face or being unrecognizable. When you are an unknown artist, the unknown is boundless. July 26 – September 26, 2024 Opening on July 26 at 17:00 "ZED ART" abstract by Eduard Zentsik Welcome to the exhibition at A-Art Gallery on the second floor of Astri Shopping Center in Narva. Curator: Art of Eduard Zentsik ph. +372 55950295; zentsik@gmail.com Info Gallery: Olga Voronkova ph. +372 5025385; olga@astri.ee