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Riga Photography Biennial 2022: the essence of isolation

Starting on 21 April, an international contemporary art event Riga Photography Biennial (RPB) will kick off at the Latvian capital's exhibition halls and urban environment. The main focus of this year's events program is the state of isolation and its various manifestations and effects.

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Podcast: What is MOre in MO Museum?

In February, NOBA welcomed art professionals, enthusiasts, educators and professionals in Vilnius to a one-day Art Mapping seminar to discuss the options on how to make contemporary art inclusive and accessible to a broader public on a local, national and international level. As the event included various insightful presentations and…

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RIBOCA3 is postponed to next year

The organisers of the most significant contemporary art exhibition RIBOCA have announced that RIBOCA 3, curated by René Block and titled ‘Exercises in Respect’ that was supposed to be launched in July 2022, will be postponed until the next year. “In response to the war in our region, we do…

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Homage to Leonhard Lapin

Tallinn Art Hall will host a memorial exhibition at the Art Hall Gallery, Leo, dedicated to Leonhard Lapin, an important figure in Estonian art. The exhibition was compiled by Sirje Helme, director of the Art Museum of Estonia, and Tamara Luuk, curator at Tallinn Art Hall.

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The second edition of Helsinki Biennial opening June 2023 will be curated by Joasia Krysa

Helsinki Biennial has announced the appointment of Joasia Krysa as curator of its second edition, taking place 12 June – 18 September 2023. Celebrating the synthesis of art and the environment, the biennial will return to the unique surroundings of Vallisaari Island in the Helsinki archipelago, whilst building upon its…

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Estonian Pavilion at the La Biennale di Venezia explores the influences of colonial era througout the time

At this year's La Biennale di Venezia, launched already in April 23, Estonian artists Kristina Norman and Bita Razavi, in close dialogue with curator Corina L. Apostol, will present "Orchidelirium. An Appetite for Abundance", inspired by the overlooked story of the Estonian nineteenth-century artist and world traveller Emilie Rosalie Saal.

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Colourful patterns by PUSA

The artist name PUSA belongs to a master painter Piret Bergmann, who is well known for her colourful works with distinctive, almost psychedelic patterns. She has taken part in various exhibitions and the last one, "Colours don't lie" with Robin Nõgisto is opened in Pärnu, in the Museum of New…

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Unique sound art exhibition at Vilnius

At gallery Arka in Vilnius, curators Evelina Januškaitė and Monika Valatkaitė have brought six site-specific installations under one roof, that combine sound art practices articulated by different means and methods. The six autonomous spaces of the gallery are arranged separately and combine six separate, but contextual expositions focused on the…

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Photo reportage: Playful end at Tallinn Art Hall

Just before the extensive renovation works start, Tallinn Art Hall welcomes everyone at a cheerful last exhibition! "We’ll Be Right Back, You Just Keep Playing!" brings together different generations of artists based in Estonia.

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The East Europe Biennial Alliance stands with Ukraine

The East Europe Biennial Alliance (EEBA) urges the international art community to show solidarity and support the Ukrainian people by all possible means.

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Online conversation with the internationally renowned artist, filmmaker and digital art pioneer Shu Lea Cheang

Today, on March 2 at 18:00 (EET) an online conversation with the internationally renowned artist, filmmaker and digital art pioneer Shu Lea Cheang is held at Tallinn Art Hall, within the framework of "Beyond Matter".

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Non Grata performance in front of New York Russian Embassy for Ukraine

Non Grata and AnarkoArtLab, New York performance at Russian consulate at 9E 91st Str., NYC. Non Grata brings body parts from Ukraine to deliver to the Russian Consulate in New York City. "Ukraine is between two fires and we bring fire extinguishers to stop this madness. Worldwide army of anarchists…

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Be part of the film: DEAR UKRAINE: Never Give Up.

Short film to be made for the support of Ukraine. The film will include people from countries around the world saying "Dear Ukraine: Never Give Up" in their native language. Countries that already are a part of movie: France, Italy, Greenland, Lithuania, Germany, Iran, Sri Lanka, Chile, Norway, Sweden, India,…

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Photo reportage from Simonas Kuliešis exhibition “Catch endOr release”

Photo documentation by Andrej Vasilenko

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“ART Mapping” seminar welcomes art professionals and enthusiasts in Vilnius

On 23 February NOBA welcomes art professionals, representatives of art institutions and art enthusiasts, educators and professionals in the cultural sphere in Vilnius to a one-day Art Mapping seminar to discuss the options on how to make contemporary art inclusive and accessible to a broader public on a local, national…

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