NOBA Nordic Baltic contemporary art platform

Reflecting the sun. 150 years of resort fashion

This summer, the Pärnu Museum, in cooperation with the Alexander Vassilyev Foundation, will open its doors to the resort world, where one era will follow another, the crinoline will become a tournament and the tournament will be free corset-free clothing, the long and heavy dress will be a revolutionary mini…
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Meelesurfar. Andrus Joonas retrospective exhibition

With the exhibition "Meelesurfar" we celebrate the jubilee of the artist Andrus Joonas, we reflect his creative activity of the last 27 years and we pay attention to his (artistic) philosophy and perception of the world. The exhibition hall becomes the artist's personal space, with large-format paintings and installations and…
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Leisure spaces. Holidays and Architecture in 20th Century Estonia

The exhibition gives the first overview of Estonia’s rich Soviet-era holiday and summer cottage architecture heritage – buildings that made holidays accessible for a majority of people in the 20th century. It provides insight into a little-researched topic that explores the system related to holidays and the architectural context governed…
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The art of growing up

From nostalgia to bloom, the exhibition brings visitors to the everyday life and history of kindergartens. Current and former kindergarteners in Pärnu recall their working days. We summarize the kindergarten agenda, meals, games and learning stories.
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11000 years of history – experiences from the past

The permanent exhibition in the new Pärnu Museum building provides an overview of 11,000 years of history in Pärnu County through exciting exhibits and displays that introduce the life and conditions of the various eras
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THE GREAT BEAUTY

For the first time, the Estonian public will have a chance to enjoy the works of Italian photographer Nicola Bertellotti at an exhibition called The Great Beauty. Through his camera’s lens, the artist examines the aesthetics of decaying and decomposing, the beauty of abandoned and forgotten place, and the phenomenon…
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Shadow and Light

Estonian Textile Artists' Association together with Pärnu Museum organizes two international textile exhibitions that focus on artists of contemporary damast and jacquard weaving. Shadow and Light is a travelling exhibition initiated by Damastwevers Gilde Nederland. Authors are from Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland etc. 
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Frames

Estonian Textile Artists' Association together with Pärnu Museum organizes two international textile exhibitions that focus on artists of contemporary damast and jacquard weaving.Frames is an exhibition curated by Kadi Pajupuu. Invited authors are Matilda Dominique (Sweden), Monika Grašiene (Lithuania), Krista Leesi (Estonia), Annika Kiidron (Estonia), Eva-Liisa Kriis (Estonia), Outi Martikainen …
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