Exhibition Views 2011
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October 22, 2011 – March 04, 2012, Kadriorg Art Museum Bosch & Bruegel: Four Paintings Magnified is an exciting pan-European art detective scenario investigating four Netherlandish paintings from the 16th century.The busy compositions all present Christ chasing the moneylenders from the temple and reuse popular iconography influenced by the famous painters Hieronymous Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The paintings are full of interesting stories, scary characters, and esoteric symbols, for the viewer to explore and discover. They also provide an opportunity to look into the 16th-century artist's studio, and the techniques and materials used. Tracing Bosch and Bruegel brings together professionals from four Institutions in three European countries: The Kadriorg Art Museum, Tallinn, Estonia; The National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen; The University of Glasgow in collaboration with Glasgowlife (the Glasgow Museums and Art Gallery), Scotland. Further information about project and exhibition: Bosch & Bruegel Curator of the exhibition: Greta Koppel Media curator: Hilkka Hiiop |
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Kadriorg Art Museum 07.05.–02.10.2011 The objective of the exhibition Estonian Icon Painting is to introduce religious icons from various Estonian collections as a little-known, yet significant part of the centuries-long spiritual legacy of Orthodox believers in Estonia: Russians, Estonians and Setos. The heritage displayed in the museum’s halls forms a visual line exemplifying the various development stages of Estonian icon painting, its characteristic traits and ties to the mentality and aesthetic of different eras. The exhibitions include works from private collections, museums (the Art Museum of Estonia, Estonian History Museum, Hiiumaa Museum, Pärnu Museum, Võru County Museum and Russian Museum in Estonia) and Orthodox churches in Estonia.The exhibitions include works from private collections, museums (the Art Museum of Estonia, Estonian History Museum, Hiiumaa Museum, Pärnu Museum, Võru County Museum and Russian Museum in Estonia) and Orthodox churches in Estonia Curator: Aleksandra Murre |
