Ideaalmaastikud

Annual exhibition of the Estonian Painters’ Association at the Museum of New Art in Pärnu.

The more industrial our living environment becomes, and the rarer untouched nature grows for people to experience, the more central landscape painting becomes as a theme in contemporary painting — both in Estonia and internationally. Landscape as a motif dominates, for example, in the more recent work of artists such as Anselm Kiefer and David Hockney, to name just a few of the most important painters of our time. In Estonian art auctions, price records are set by Konrad Mägi’s landscape paintings and by the seascapes of Richard Uutmaa. Against the backdrop of uncertain and turbulent times, landscape as a subject in art offers a sense of stability, while still allowing countless associations, interpretations, and references. The organisers do not limit the artists’ choices — our ideals may differ by as much as 180 degrees.

The theme of ideal landscapes has inspired artists, and this year the EML annual exhibition sets a record: works by more than 100 artists are on display. Taste will certainly be debated — as it always is. The exhibition, rich in different artistic perspectives, invites you to discover it in the gallery halls.

Jaan Elken, curator and exhibition designer

Artists: Vano Allsalu, Stanislav Antipov, Ivi Arrak, Asteria, Paul Beaudoin, Kadri Bormeister, Marju Bormeister, Cristelll Cristelll, Riina Degtjarenko, Jaan Elken, Herlet Elvisto, Tiina Erala, Eve Ermann, Pille Ernesaks, Lemme Haldre, Mirjam Hinn, Kaia Hommik, Jarõna Ilo, Sergei Inkatov, Kristiina Jakimenko, Ashot Jegikjan, Liisa Jugapuu, Kristjan Juusu, Ly Kaalma, Kaie Kal, Toomas Kal, Kalli Kalde, Kai Kaljo, Liina Kalvik, Anniki Kari, René Kari, Siram Mari Kartau, Kristine-Kristi Kasak, Erki Kasemets, Liis Koger, Eve Kruuse, Liisa Kruusmägi, Piret Kullerkupp, Anna Kõuhkna, Andro Kööp, Tiia Külv, Mati Kütt, Urve Kyttner, Silver Laadi, Tarrvi Laamann, Silvi Lepparu, Liia Leppik, Liivia Leškin, Eneli Luiga, Philiph Arvo Luik, Ene Luik-Mudist, Merle Luhaäär, Ivika Luisk, Liia Lüdig-Algvere, Helle Lõhmus, Vitali Makar( MACARI), Andrei Maksimjuk, Margus Meinart, Maret Melder, Lilian Mosolainen, Marju Must, Peeter Must, Anu Muiste, Margus Mäe, Karl-Kristjan Nagel, Kairit Orgusaar, Riin Pallon, Anne Parmasto, Sirje Petersen, Sirje Piir, Tiit Priidel, Pusa, Lii Pähkel, QBA, Andrus Raag, Marita Rebane, Tiiu Rebane, Riina Rillo, Piret Rohusaar, Ingmar Roomets, Mari Roosvalt, Uno Roosvalt, Rait Rosin, Leho Rubis, Andrus Rõuk, Kaia Rähn, Valev Sein, Kaja Sikk, Sandra Sirp, Anatoli Strahhov, Maret Suurmets Kuura, Andres Sütevaka, Santa Zukker, Karl-Erik Talvet, Merike Tamm, Tiina Tammetalu, Lola Tehver, Jane Tiidelepp, Margus Tiitsmaa, Heli Tuksam, Maris Tuuling, Maria-Kristiina Ulas, Priit Vaher, Manfred Vainokivi, Julia Valtanen, Eve Valper, Einar Vene

Exhibition organised by: Jaan Elken / Tiiu Rebane / Marie Virta (UKM)

Supported by: Cultural Endowment of Estonia and City of Pärnu

Estonian Painters’ Association