Culture

Estonian painter and illustrator Liisa Kruusmägi, whose latest solo exhibition opened on 28 April in Tallinn, shares her worldview and insights into her work with Estonian World. If you live in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, chances are that at some point you have come across the vibrant paintings of Liisa Kruusmägi. Kruusmägi’s work mainly focuses […]

Lembit Sarapuu, an Estonian artist known for his distinctive style and mythological themes, opens a comprehensive solo exhibition, “Reality and Actuality”, showing his works from 1961 to 2021, at the Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn on 29 April. The exhibition provides comprehensive insight into the artist’s work during the last six decades. In total, more than

The war in Ukraine has called photographers to take their shots, too – photography serves as evidence of unforgivable crimes as well as a tool for manifesting harmony; at Okapi Gallery in Tallinn, one can see the exhibition of Ukrainian front-line photography, curated by two Ukrainians – Kateryna Radchenko and Andrii Mur – whose own

Thirty-two new compositions will premiere at Estonian Music Days, the contemporary music festival taking place in Tallinn and Tartu from 16 to 24 April. The annual Estonian Music Days brings audiences some of the latest works by the country’s top composers, covering various genres and combining different art forms. “The festival’s programme gives an overview

Estonian and expatriate artists share their views on the importance of art in times of crisis along with works that speak to trauma, suffering, hope and empathy. Although the war in Ukraine weighs heavily on us all, our capacity for unity, compassion and love is palpable. There is perhaps no better testament to this fact

From 31 March to 2 April 2022, the Estonian cultural days are to take place in New York City, arranged by the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters. The foundation is celebrating its 50th year in 2022 and it has curated a special programme that showcases the rich variety of Estonian arts, it said in

The Bergamo Film Meeting, a film festival in the namesake Italian city, will screen animation movies by the renowned Estonian animator, Priit Pärn. The festival will screen 19 animation movies by Priit Pärn and his wife, Olga Pärn. A special exhibition, “Tra enigma e magia” (“Between enigma and magic”), dedicated to the couple, will open with

Pianist Kristjan Randalu, singer-songwriters Maarja Nuut and Mari Kalkun, and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir will perform at the Kings Place music venue in Kings Cross, London, on Friday, 25 March, and Saturday, 26 March, as part of the special weekend dedicated to Estonian music. The Kings Place music and arts venue will host the