The working method of the curators Aavo Kokk and Andres Eilart is to look at art thematically. Their previous art books have been like travel guides or explorations of identity, using paintings and prints to look at the landscapes, cities and traditions of Estonia. Now they have undertaken a culinary journey through stories about foods common to Estonians.
The exhibition will display over 50 works on the topic of food, which have been grouped according to the seasons. In the spring we eat fresh things that have grown quickly. Summer brings with it variety. Autumn is a time of plenty. Winter is a time of excesses. But this is not just an exhibition of still lifes. Aavo and Andres try to provoke and have fun; their choices are surprising and bold. Warning! The exhibition may need parental guidance since the exhibition includes works which promote alcohol.
The exhibition offers a selection of works and associated stories from Aavo Kokk’s and Andres Eilart’s book Köögikunst. 150 pintsliga tõmmatud toidulugu, where the authors set themselves the task of telling 150 Estonian culinary stories. Each tale is accompanied by a work from an Estonian artist, and the master chef Rain Käärst has prepared a recipe to go with each food item. The book also functions as the exhibition catalogue and visitors can turn to it for more information on the culinary themes and stories presented in the artworks.
Other books from the same authors:
– Brushstroke Estonia
– Global Estonia
– Brushstroke Nation
Artists featured in the exhibition: Peeter Allik, Heiki Ernits, Andrei Jegorov, Enno Hallek, Oskar Hoffmann, Kairo, Juhan Kangilaski, Miljard Kilk, Elmar Kits, Nikolai Kummits, Kaarel Kurismaa, Elisabet Kurre, Kaja Kärner, Toomas Kuusing, Laurentsius, Malle Leis, Kaarel Liimand, Olav Maran, Ilmar Malin, Lepo Mikko, Gustav Mootse, Peeter Mudist, Boris Niinemäe, Georg Ots, Villem Ormisson, Jüri Palm, Erich Pehap, Urmas Ploomipuu, Eduard Poland, Enn Põldroos, Priit Pärn, Tiit Pääsuke, ReiBaltic, Henn Roode, Lembit Ränd, Mia Melanie Saar, Richard Sagrits, Lembit Sarapuu, Rein Siim, Rein Tammik, Kristjan Teder, Andres Tolts, Jaan Toomik, Peeter Ulas, Alo Valge, Eneli Valge, Aleksander Vardi, Mart Viljus, Toomas Vint, Tõnis Vint, Valdemar Väli, Liisi Örd.
Curators: Aavo Kokk and Andres Eilart
Exhibition design: Aavo Kokk, Indrek Grigor and Rene Kriisa
Graphic design: Helen Minařik
Coordinator: Rene Kriisa
Exhibition team: Richard Adang, Nele Ambos, Indrek Grigor, Joanna Hoffmann, Mare Joonsalu, Margus Joonsalu, Katrin Lõoke, Kadri Mägi, Jaanika Peebo, Ago Teedema.
The exhibition is supported by the Jaan Tõnisson Postimees Foundation.
