Rait Prääts

BROKEN THINGS
Annual exhibition of the Estonian Glass artists’ Union
Oct.15-Nov.26, Viljandi City Gallery.

Each of us has had different problems, painful experiences, “broken things” at different stages of one’s life. Cracks may appear in memories or fantasies, in bones or souls. The nature of “brokenness” depends on the modes and causes of breaking – time, life, violence, accident, society, environment, lack of attention or caring, … thus the different terms we apply to a broken thing: martyre, victim, trash, junk etc. In a way, the terms also reflect their user. Continue reading →

Some views from the Broken Things show: Continue reading →

See You!

Annual exhibition of the Estonian Glass artists’ Union
August 8 – September 18, 2005

Curators: Kati Kerstna, Maret Sarapu
Location: St. John’s Hospital ruins, Tartu mnt. … Tallinn Continue reading →

Kalli Sein. The End. 2004

On Thursday, August 12, 2004 the annual exhibition of the Estonian Glass Artists’ Union will open in the Hobusepea Gallery in Tallinn.

“FOCUS” is a so-called pocket-exhibiton of miniature glass. The concept of a pocket-exhibiton was called forth by the idea of a touring exhibition. Glass, usually heavy and at the same time extremely fragile, is often causing problems while being sent to exhibitions. The small dimensions (up to 10x10x10 cm) of the works will make touring easier. Continue reading →

From August 12 to August 23, the Hobusepea Gallery in Tallinn hosts a show organized by the Estonian Glass Artists Union. This miniature (or “pocket”) exhibition is titled “Focus” and presents small scale artworks of glass. Continue reading →

The Estonian Glass Artists’ Union holds its annual exhibition – this time titled ‘Facing the Sea’ from December 20, 2002 to January 31, 2003, in the Estonian Marine Museum, Pikk St. 70, Tallinn. Continue reading →