Estonian Ceramists’ Association's Annual Exhibition

Estonian Ceramists’ Association's Annual Exhibition
Porcelain in Patarei
19.08.2025 – 19.09.2025

Exhibition opening: 19.08.2025 at 18:00
Opening hours:
Thu, Fri, Sat 13:00 – 18:00
Sun 13:00 – 17:00
Kalaranna 28/1, Tallinn

Patarei Sea Fortress is a building that holds within it a colorful yet dark history. Originally built in the 1820s, the complex served as a sea fortress for only a short time before being converted into barracks. During the Estonian War of Independence, the building was taken into use as a prison, which operated there until 2005. At present, the building is undergoing a thorough transformation to become a modern museum and lifestyle center.

The Estonian Ceramists’ Association exhibition draws inspiration from the building’s unique and multifaceted past. The location/space of the exhibition is an important part of the whole. Thick limestone walls and vaulted ceilings give the rooms their distinctive atmosphere. Ceramics – porcelain in particular – enters into dialogue with the space through contrast, bringing here a sense of hope through the whiteness of porcelain and the fluidity of its forms. In this way, the exhibition symbolizes how vitality and positive energy can be found within a dark outer shell.

Organizer: Estonian Ceramists’ Association
Curator: Urmas Puhkan
Designer: Kristel Saan-Soom
Sound design: Liina Sumera
Technical support: Mart Vaarpuu
Graphic design: Cristopher Siniväli 

Participating artists:
Ann Nurga, Anne Türn, Anu Rank-Soans, Clelia Piirsoo, Elize Hiiop, Kaja Altvee, Kersti Laanmaa, Kristel Kärdi, Kärt Seppel, Mari Ait, Maris Loitmets, Mart Vaarpuu, Merike Hallik, Rave Puhm, Sander Raudsepp, Stina Valgma, Tiina Kaljuste, Triin Türnpuu, Viive Väljaots, Linda Viikant, Helena Tuudelepp, Jana Zgun, Üllo Karro, Eve Hint, Meedi Ümar, Pille Kaleviste, Kattri Taklaja, Karin Kalman, Rita Randmaa, Kauri Kallas, Ene Raud-Mägi, Margit Mald, Aigi Orav, Jarõna Ilo, Margit Terasmees, Annika Teder, Kadi Hektor, Oksana Teder, Maarika Saarelaht, Kristel Saan-Soom, Külli Kõiv, Triin Lehismets

Supported by: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, HN Steel OÜ