Artists and Writers in Estonia

Biotoopia I Estonian Anthropocene Center

Biotoopia is a series of discussions and art events in Estonia that seeks to build networks between the arts, sciences and biotic communities. We borrowed the name from the 1995 exhibition BIOTOOPIA, curated by Sirje Helme, Eha Komissarov and Ando Keskküla, which brought scientists and artists together in the exhibition hall for the first time in Estonia. We continue developing this method and themes. The arts are efficient means of bringing nonhuman perspectives closer to the human mind. The wild aesthetics of native biomes orchestrates diverse forms of otherness and teaches us about sources of new pleasures. It is in the symbiosis of the arts and sciences with biosphere, in the exciting frontier areas, that a deeper understanding can emerge that will help us open perspectives for life itself. Our annual event, conference-forum, is rather an interdisciplinary forum than a conference. Different artistic and scholarly mindsets mingle during three days in the privacy of a small fishing village, spontaneous discussions, nature walks and concerts enhance intimate synergic processes. Between the annual events, we organise a number of different activities like Biotoopia Talks, Biotoopia Walks. Biotoopia Art Programme is spread between different galleries, theatres and concert venues. The Library section of our homepage hosts a selection of articles, videos, visuals, audio content and reading lists of our authors and links to our partner organisations. Many thanks to supporters 2022: Tallinn City Culture and Sports Department, Republic of Estonia Ministry of Culture, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Civil Society Foundation, Estonian Business and Innovation Agency via European Union Regional Development Fund, Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, Click & Grow OÜ, Ecosh Life OÜ, Wizon OÜ, Muulin OÜ, Viinistu Art Harbour, Von Krahl.

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Gateway Management

Setting up an artist career and navigating the waters in the international music industry is not an easy feat, especially when the artist is devoted to perfecting his or her art and busy pouring their heart into what they love. Figuring out the artist profile, undertaking all the necessary steps to prepare a release and then making sure it gets the marketing push it needs to fulfil its potential is quite an endeavour, one that requires a range of skills and competences that are outside the scope of making music. For appreciation of creative minds and their work, I've set up Gateway Management to support artists in their pursuits by taking the strategic, administrative and project management aspects off their plate. By doing that, the artists will get the space to replenish their vision and the executional support to present their work to their audiences. Although I am starting out by myself, I aim to build a team around these values to provide specialised services for more artists in the future. Combining my academic business administration background and experiences in working with global artists in the electronic music scene, I have set out to offer a comprehensive service to up and coming artists. Whether it's dealing with strategic approaches, marketing the releases or financial management, I will have the answer or find the answer from my network and do my part in growing together.

1 to 10 staff

Kogo Gallery

Kogo is a contemporary art gallery that opened at The Widget Factory in Tartu in the spring of 2018, and is aimed at improving the international visibility of artists and introducing their art practice more broadly. At the centre of Kogo’s diverse exhibition programme are artists’ solo projects and exhibitions created in collaboration with artists and curators. Kogo is committed to supporting free creative expression, interdisciplinarity, imagination and innovative ideas in art, as well as initiating and maintaining creative relationships and uniting the community of artists and art enthusiasts. We consider it important to encourage dialogue through contemporary art in order to promote discussion on issues that are relevant in society. We have organised various events to accompany the exhibitions held at Kogo gallery, including artist talks, lectures, guided tours, screenings, concerts, book presentations and art performances, involving physicists, philosophers, environmental activists, legal experts, ethnologists, writers, musicians, performers etc. The public exhibition and audience programme is organised by Kogo Galerii MTÜ. In addition to activities aimed at the public, Kogo Gallery has a mission in promoting the collection of art and bringing artists to the international market. This work is coordinated by Galerii Kogo OÜ. Official information on both organisations can be accessed through the e-Business Register. The name of Kogo Gallery comes from the Võru language and means “all of”, “together” or “collection”. For us, Kogo means collecting, experiencing and coming together as a community.

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Narva Art Residency

Narva Art Residency (NART) is a cultural platform founded in 2015. It facilitates residencies, art exhibitions, talks and educational workshops. It is located in Narva city on the Estonian-Russian border on the historical Kreenholm site. The international artist-in-residency programme is open for artists operating across a wide range of disciplines, including Visual Arts, Music, Performance, Architecture, Design, Film, Literature, Curatorial Practices and more. It generates creative exchange between practitioners and strengthens links with the local community. The centre is located at the historicist villa, which was originally built for the director of Kreenholm Textile Manufacture. In close proximity stand the vacant factory buildings which once formed the largest enterprise of its kind in Europe (anno 1857). Narva Art Residency is operated by the Estonian Academy of Arts in collaboration with Narva Gate and is supported by the Estonian Ministry of Culture.

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Valge Kuup Studio

Established in 2012 by two artists, Jaana Jüris and Neeme Külm, Valge Kuup Studio deals with the fabrication of unique works of art and the creation of exhibition architecture using a method of prototyping. Our long experience in the art field has made us realise that artists often lack the help they need to create their art or put together an exhibition. We understand how time-consuming and overwhelming starting a big project can be. This is why we work with museums, galleries, artists, curators, art collectors, and anyone else in the field who needs professional help to design and produce their exhibitions or technically complicated artworks. Our team consists of professional artists and interior designers with experience in the international art arena. Our mission is to be good partners for artists and museums in realising their creative ideas and to contribute to creating unique, high-quality exhibitions. As exhibition wizards, we take responsibility for ensuring that everything goes smoothly and is completed by the deadline. We can help you with: exhibition architecture, including prototyping, construction, lighting, and audiovisual solutions; producing artwork from scratch, regardless of size or technique. Valge Kuup Studio is a regular partner of Tallinn Art Hall and has designed exhibitions for the Estonian Art Museum, the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, Tartu Art Museum, and the Estonian Health Museum, to mention just a few of our biggest clients in Estonia. Internationally, Valge Kuup Studio has cooperated with the Finnish Institute in Estonia, Design Museum Helsinki, and Kunsthalle Helsinki; coordinated the production of public artwork in Hämeenlinna; designed and installed the Estonian exhibition at the 56th Venice Biennale; and many more. If you think you could use some help or professional advice from our team, let us know!

1 to 10 staff

Onyxart

ONYXArt produces exclusive ONYX marble lamps, accessories and furniture for interior decoration.

1 to 10 staff

Lucho Poletti Art

Lucho Poletti Art

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Puuvestja - Woodshaper

We enjoy art and true craftsmanship We will turn all your ideas into reality It has now been more than 20 years since we entered the world of art and design. We have had the honor of working together with exceptional artists, architects and investors. The sculptures, installations and other spatial objects created by us are placed in the most prestigious places all over the world. But now we are ready for the next challenge – to turn your thoughts into reality. So I invite you to contact us.

1 to 10 staff

Tokko & Arrak Galerii

Founded in 1991, Tokko & Arrak Gallery is an oasis in the Estonian art world, where renowned artists meet new talents. The gallery showcases a diverse selection of classical and contemporary art, providing a space to explore and experience art that harmoniously blends the past with the present.

1 to 10 staff

Chrislugica Art Studio

Works of art, in addition to being an asset haven, are a smart long-term investment option for a number of reasons that go beyond the aesthetic pleasure that comes from appreciating a work of art. Among other issues, because it has great value as a risk diversifier. Art has shown that it could generate a profitability similar to other assets, but with periods of stability in which sales rise. The art market is a security with less correlation with other financial assets. Therefore, it is less susceptible to economic fluctuations and cycles. Chrislugica Art Studio© offers a capital investment vehiculization service through the securitization of safe haven assets owned by CLGC ©. What it does is to develop the financial facet of art, turning it into a monetary asset, making the supply more flexible, thus generating a valuable vehicle without affecting the asset it collateralizes, controlling the delegation of financial benefits.

51 to 200 staff

Tunnetamise Oü

Art projects, photography, digitally remastered photography, book and graphic design, posters and other printed matter, theater design, exhibition design, interior design, murals and public space design, curating of nature art events, lectures on visual semiotics, photography and color management.

1 to 10 staff

Paint By Nate Oü

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