Viimsi Artium’s Barrel Gallery presents works by nearly 40 Estonian women artists. Now in its third edition, the exhibition and auction is jointly organised by Viimsi Artium and Eesti Kunsti Oksjonid and brings together renowned artists and a new generation. This year’s theme, Ritual, explores the acts, large and small, through which we create meaning and stay connected to ourselves, to others and to the world around us. Rituals can take many forms, from everyday habits and traditions passed down through generations to memories held in the body, the creative process and moments of silence.
In Ritual, artists from different generations share their personal perspectives through painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography.
This year, Viimsi Artium is working with women artists to support the Estonian Women’s Shelters Union (Eesti Naiste Varjupaikade Liit). At the auction on 5 December, Viimsi Artium and artist Krete Erlenhein will donate all proceeds from the sale of her work Tomatoes and Chillies from My Mother’s Greenhouse to help cover the running costs of the union’s anonymous helpline. The nationwide helpline, 1492, is available around the clock to women who have experienced physical, psychological, economic or sexual violence.
The exhibition features works by Saskia Järve, Mirjam Hinn, Marta Vaarik, Marleen Suvi, Kati Seeme, Anu Muiste, Mare Vint, Gerda Hansen, Nele Luik, Kristi Haskol, Margret Paide, Mall Nukke, Liisi Örd, Vive Tolli, Silvia Leitu, Evi Tihemets, Anna Kõuhkna, Kadri Kangilaski, Alina Orav, Eleriin Ello, Liis Karu, Piret Kullerkupp, Lola Tehver, Brenda Purtsak, Kristi Kangilaski, Laura Marita Lappalainen, Eveli Varik, Natalia Kondratenko, Pille Tammela, Tiia Silm, Kirke Kits, Tiia Külv, Kristin Erm, Maris Siimer, Liisa Soolepp, Maire Aarsalu, Lisette Lepik, Eve Valper, Lea Armväärt ja Krete Erlenhein.
Explore the work of Estonian women artists, discover new favourites and find a piece you’d love to bring home or add to your collection.
Advance bidding opens on 12 November at eestikunstioksjonid.ee.
The auction takes place on 5 December at 4 pm, in person at Viimsi Artium and online at eestikunstioksjonid.ee.
Galerii nimi: Contemporary Art Gallery of Viimsi Artium
Address: Randvere tee 20, Lubja, 74010 Harju maakond, Estonia
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 15:00 - 19:00 Sat 12:00 - 19:00 Sun 12:00 - 17:00
Open: 12.11.2026 — 05.12.2026
Types of art: Printmaking, Painting, Photography
Address: Randvere tee 20, Lubja, 74010 Harju maakond, Estonia
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 15:00 - 19:00 Sat 12:00 - 19:00 Sun 12:00 - 17:00
Ticket info: Free
Open: 12.11.2026 — 05.12.2026