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Spring Exhibition 2020 at Tallinn Art Hall to open in two parts. Featuring a large number of participants, the 20th Spring Exhibition of the Estonian Artists Association will be opened in two parts.

In 2020, the Spring Exhibition of the Estonian Artists Association will celebrate its 20th anniversary. The display will be opened in two parts: the exhibition Artists Painting Artists, curated by Kai Kaljo, will be opened at the Art Hall Gallery on 21 May, while the opening of the general exhibition at the Art Hall and City Gallery will take place on 11 June.

The anniversary exhibition of the Estonian Artists Association received the largest number of participation requests to date: of the 313 applications, the jury and the curator selected works by 142 artists. For the past number of years, the Spring Exhibition has been designed to form a single whole by Kaarel Eelma. Works displayed at the exhibition will be compiled into a catalogue, and the Audience Prize will also be awarded.

“The genre of psychological portrait is very honest in many respects; it does not allow the artist or model to hide anything or go down an easier path,” said Kai Kaljo, the curator of the exhibition to be opened on 21 May. Portrait as a genre can hopefully provide support in the post-truth era. 74 portraits by 66 artists will be displayed at the Art Hall Gallery.

 

Artists participating at the 20th Spring Exhibition of the Estonian Artist Association:

Aapo Pukk, Aarne Mesikäpp, Aime Kuulbusch, Aivar Juhanson, Alar Tuul, Alexei Gordin, Alina Orav, Alvar Reisner, Anatoli Strahhov, Andres Koort, Angela Soop, Anne Parmasto, Anne Daniela Rodgers, Anu Muiste, Art Allmägi, Ashot Jegikjan, August Künnapu, Danel Kahar, Edgar Tedresaar, Edward von Lõngus, Eero Ijavoinen, Einar Vene, Eero Alev, Elo-Mai Mikelsaar, Ene Korstnik, Enn Põldroos, Enn Tegova, Enno Ootsing, Erki Kannus, Erki Kasemets, Evi Gailit, Evi Tihemets-Viires, Grisli Soppe-Kahar, Hannah Harkes, Helgi Maret Olvet, Helle Lõhmus, Herkki-Erich Merila, Hille Palm, Huupi, Illimar Paul, Ilmar Kruusamäe, Irina Teesalu, Ivika Luisk, Jaan Elken, Jaan Toomik, Jaanika Peerna, Jelena Girlin, Joel Jõevee, Johannes Luik, Juss Piho, Jüri Arrak, Jüri Kass, Jüri Ojaver, Kai Kaljo, Karl-Erik Talvet, Karl-Kristjan Nagel, Katrin Pere, Katrin Piile, Katrin Saag, Kelli Valk-Kagovere, Kristiina Kaasik, Kristiina Pärk, Kristiina Viin, Laurentsius, Lembe Ruben, Lembit Sarapuu, Leonhard Lapin, Leslie Laasner, Liisa Kruusmägi, Liivia Leškin, Lilian Mosolainen, Lola Liivat, Maara Vint, Maarit Murka, Maarja Nõmmik, Maigi Magnus, Mailis Toompuu, Mall Nukke, Mall Paris, Mara Ljutjuk, Manfred Dubov, Mari Roosvalt, Margus Meinart, Mari-Liis Bassovskaja, Maria Generalova, Maria Sidljarevitš, Maria-Kristiina Ulas, Marje Üksine, Marko Mäetamm, Martin QBA Kaares, Martin Urb, Mauri Gross, Meiu Münt, Mihkel Maripuu, Mirjam Hinn, Naima Neidre, Nele Tiidelepp, Nelly Drell, Olesja Katšanovskaja-Münd, Olev Kuma, Peeter Laurits, Peeter Must, Per William Petersen, Pille Ernesaks, Pille Jänes, Piret Mildeberg, Piret Rohusaar, Rain Ader, Rait Prääts, Raul Rajangu, Regina-Mareta Soonsein, Rein Mägar, Rein Raamat, Rene Kari, Reti Saks, Robin Nõgisto, Saskia Järve, Siim-Tanel Annus, Siiri Jüris, Silvi Lepparu, Silvi Liiva, Silvia Sosaar, Sirja-Liisa Eelma, Sirje Eelma, Solveig Lill, Sven Saag, Tarrvi Laamann, Tiit Pääsuke, Tiiu Kirsipuu, Tiiu Pallo-Vaik, Tiiu Rebane, Toomas Kuusing, Toomas Reisalu, Toomas Vint, Ülle Marks, Uno Roosvalt, Urmas Pedanik, Urve Dzidzaria, Valeri Vinogradov, Vano Allsalu, Vilen Künnapu, Virge Jõekalda.

Also represented will be the Vaal, Temnikova & Kasela, Art & Tonic, Fahle, Kogo and Haus art galleries.

The participants at the Spring Exhibition 2020 were selected by a jury that included Elin Kard and Indrek Köster (Estonian Artists Association), Tamara Luuk (Tallinn Art Hall), Indrek Grigor (Tartu Artists’ Union), Andra Orn (online platform NOAR), Tiit Pruuli (representative of the sponsor of the Audience Prize) and Kaarel Eelma (designer of the exhibition).

Gallery name: Tallinn Art Hall

Address: Vabaduse väljak 8, Tallinn

Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11:00 - 18:00

Open: 11.06.2020 - 12.07.2020