TALLINN.- The Spring Exhibition 2019 surveys the work of Estonian artists across all generations. Comprised of painting, sculpture, installation and video, on display are works by known artists from Estonian art history such as Tiit Pääsuke, Enn Põldroos, Lembit Sarapuu, Toomas Vint, Evi Tihemets-Viires, Naima Neidre and Leonhard Lapin. Featured alongside them, work by strong emerging artists currently making waves in the Estonian and international contemporary art scene; Mihkel Ilus, Dénes Farkas, Jevgeni Zolotko, Anna Mari Liivrand, Laivi, Kadri Toom, Kris Lemsalu, Kristi Kongi and Mirjam Hinn. Also presenting works are established Estonian artists such as Laurentsius, Kaido Ole, Marko Mäetamm, Alice Kask, Liina Siib, Terje and Jüri Ojaver, Jaan Elken, Sirja-Liisa Eelma, Herkki-Erich Merila and Peeter Laurits.

As well as artists, galleries including Vaal, Temnikova & Kasela, Fahle, Kogo, Positiiv and Haus also are represented at the exhibition.

“The jury’s work was exceptionally challenging this year, and more and more great art is being made every year in Estonia than we can fit in the Spring Exhibition, despite bringing all our galleries into use. We are very happy that artists wish to participate in the exhibition, and we are also pleased to see those return who had decided to stay away for a while. There is reason to hope that the Spring Exhibition will become more exciting and richer every year, just like Estonian art in general,”

Tamara Luuk, member of the jury
This year the public can select their favourite work: a prize of 5,000 euros will be awarded by Estonian art collectors and supporters Riivo Anton, Aivar Berzin, Jaan Manitski, Tiit Pruuli and Rain Tamm. Voting is only possible at the exhibition. All voters will be entered into a prize draw to win a 500-euro gift voucher that can be redeemed through the NOAR.eu art sales platform.

The Spring Exhibition 2019 is prepared in collaboration with the Estonian Artists’ Association and is open from 27 April to 9 June at Tallinn Art Hall, Tallinn City Gallery and Art Hall Gallery. The opening of the exhibition is at Tallinn Art Hall on 26 April at 5pm. All are welcome.