Through the works of contemporary artists, the exhibition highlights the complex journey of the Sámi peoples as they strive for Indigenous justice and self-determination in decolonial worldbuilding.
The exhibition seeks new perspectives on images produced during Finno-Ugric research expeditions and the relations between Estonians and Indigenous peoples.
Through drawings, paintings and diaries, this exhibition explores the importance of travelling in the life and work of the artist Karin Luts (1904–1993).
The exhibition of Central and Eastern European contemporary art focuses on motherhood as a personal experience and also looks at it from a broader social perspective. The theme is mainly interpreted through the motif of fear. The exhibition looks for ways to overcome fears and broaden the concept of motherhood.
The large-scale solo exhibition of the painter Kristi Kongi (1985) offers an immersive spatial experience. In the new works created for this exhibition, colour emerges as the central element, with its fields of meaning unfolding in physical, emotional, and semantic ways.
The collection of myths by the ancient Roman poet Ovid, Metamorphoses, has been called the bible of artists, as the stories describing the power games, love intrigues and physical transformations of the gods have inspired artists throughout the centuries. The exhibition is being compiled with international collaboration and presents a selection of artworks and historical prints based on well-known myths exploring the way Ovid’s work and persona have been interpreted in 17th- and 18th-century European art and literature.
The permanent exhibition halls of the Kadriorg Art Museum offer a unique opportunity to experience the delicate and demanding art of conserving Old Masters’ paintings and to admire its impressive results. The exhibition is one of three celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Conservation Department of the Art Museum of Estonia.
The exhibition showcases the rich collection of the Serlachius Art Foundation. The core of the collection, established by the industrialist Gösta Serlachius, consists of Finnish art from its golden age, i.e. the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a focus on the work of Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Old Masters from Western Europe and contemporary Finnish art are also represented.
The exhibition in the Niguliste Museum focuses on the restoration of art from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. Carefully selected works have been exhibited or highlighted in the permanent exhibition, introducing the exciting field of conservation and the diverse work carried out over decades.
The exhibition reveals the behind-the-scenes work of conservators through 20th century art, highlighting the unique characteristics of the materials, techniques and life cycles of artworks. Conservation extends the life of modern works of art which are often fragile, and helps to ensure that they can be enjoyed in the future.
