Exhibition Views 2018
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July 21-October 21, 2018, Kadriorg Art Museum Kadriorg has been the venue for important political events, has shaped the aesthetic beliefs of several generations, and has played a noteworthy role in art and literature. The Kadriorg Palace is well-preserved. However, we have to recognise that it has been redesigned by every historical period. The exhibition reflects this history of the palace and park and creates an atmosphere that helps us perceive the nature of Kadriorg. All of the layers of Kadriorg’s history are interesting and valuable. Initially built as a ceremonial palace for the tsars, it became the summer home for the ruler’s family and entourage, and also stimulated life in the local resort. For Kadriorg, the political upheavals of the 20th century meant a transformation from a symbol of Russian imperial power to one of the most valued cultural heritage monuments of the Republic of Estonia. Curators: Aleksandra Murre and Kerttu Männiste Designers: Liina Unt and Katre Rohumaa |
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March 10-July 8, 2018, Kadriorg Art Museum Ivan Aivazovsky was one of the most famous representatives of Russian art, and his seascapes have enchanted the public through the ages, during his lifetime and up to the present day, as was proven by the large exhibitions organised in Russia and Armenia last year to mark Aivazovsky’s 200th birthday. The exhibition at the Kadriorg Art Museum is the first large exposition of Ivan Aivazovsky’s works in Estonia. The exhibition includes View of Mount Vesuvius a Day Before the Volcanic Eruption, which is part of the Art Museum of Estonia’s collection and has not been exhibited publicly since 1886. The painting was in very poor condition and required extensive conservation, a long-term process which has now been completed. Curators: Alar Nurkse and Aleksandra Murre Designer: Tõnis Saadoja Graphic designer: Mikk Heinsoo / Stuudio Stuudio |
