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.
Mart Erik, a third-generation forester, has transferred his love of the woods to his other passion: collecting art. The exhibition presents a selection from this thematically unique and stylistically diverse collection.
This unique private collection in Estonia provides an overview of Delftware, which represents a significant chapter not only in the artistic heritage of the Netherlands, but in the broader narrative of European applied art in the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection includes items designed after Chinese and Japanese porcelain, as well as tableware decorated with local motifs: Dutch landscapes and scenes from everyday life.
The display presents rare textiles, paintings and liturgical objects from the 11th to the 17th century, covering the Middle Ages through the works of El Greco and José de Ribera.
