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SURPRISE EGG EXHIBITION

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SURPRISE!

A flash SURPRISE EGG EXHIBITION is taking place at A-Galerii. We kindly ask you not to lay around at home but to come immediately here to see the spherical creations of our artists. From the exhibition, you can purchase both an IRON EGG, a SILVER EGG, and a GOLDEN EGG. Some of the artworks guarantee a first-place finish in an home egg-knocking competition, while others serve as talismans, bestowing the tranquility of inner peace upon life.

Participating artists:

Adolfas Šaulys, Ane Raunam, Caius Kull, Edgar Volkov, Ene Valter, Henry Mardisalu, Ivar Kaasik, Ive Maria Köögard, Kadi Kübarsepp, Kalle Kotselainen, Katrin Kosenkranius, Katrin Veegen, Keesi Kapsta, Krista Laos, Liina Lelov, Mari Pärtelpoeg, Merike Balod, Raili Vinn, Sille Luiga, Sven Tali, Ülle Mesikäpp, Ülle Voosalu, Vello Lillemets ja Viktorija Lillemets.

Curated by Sille Luiga

The SURPRISE EGG EXHIBITION can be visited from March 11 in the showroom of A-Galerii and the exhibition will remain open until April 30, 2024. We are grateful for spreading the word!

Eggs can also be found in our e-shop under the EGG category.

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A-Galerii has chosen the best vault exhibition of the 2023

The best VAULT exhibition of A-Galerii in 2023 is memorial exhibition TOUCHED BY FINE LINE for Lia Tüür

Estonian jewellery artists have chosen the best A-Galerii VAULT exhibition of 2023. As the principal local exhibition space for artjewellery, the A-Galerii VAULT has focused for many years on introducing new works by professional jewellery artists and blacksmiths. Last year the vault hosted 9 various exhibitions, of which Lia Tüür’s (1944-2022) memorial exhibition TOUCHED BY A LINE was chosen as the best.

The organizer and curator of the exhibition was Ketli Tiitsar with the help of the A-Galerii.

The memorial exhibition provides for the first time an overview of the artist’s creative path, which began in the 1960s, using family archive materials and photos, designs and works from the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, the History Museum, the Tallinn City Museum and the Estonian Artists’ Association as well as private collections.

When looking back at Lia Tüür’s work, the first thing that comes to mind is her extremely masterful drawing skills and gentle graphic surface handling, regardless of the material she was working with. Lia Tüür’s greatest passion was time-consuming and complex engraving technique.

Back in 1993 Lia Tüür had an idea of a gallery focused on Estonian art jewellery. In cooperation with a group of colleagues, the idea was implemented on Hobusepea Street and A-Galerii was opened in 1994.

Since 2007, the A-Galerii has been selecting the best vault exhibition every year. The aim of the competition is to appreciate the outstanding achievements of artists in their work. You can view previous acclaimed exhibitions here.

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A-GALERII OPEN CALL 2024

A-Galerii OPEN CALL 2024

Open Call for exhibitions at the A-Galerii VAULT and WINDOWS

The most notable exhibition space for jewellery and blacksmithing in Estonia announces an open call for the exhibition programme of 2024 at the A-Galerii VAULT and WINDOWS. We welcome applications from jewellery artists as well as boldly experimenting exhibition projects that combine jewellery and blacksmithing with other art fields. Submission deadline: Sunday, May 21, 2023.

As an international exhibition space, the gallery creates bridges between different artists and we have hosted exceptional shows by professional jewellery artists and blacksmiths from Estonia and abroad, including France, China, Finland, Germany, Lithuania, Taiwan, Norway and Israel.

EXHIBITION SPACES

The VAULT is A-Galerii’s exhibition space, focusing on showcasing new work by professional jewellery artists and blacksmiths. The VAULT acts as a historic touching point between the original and the contemporary functions of the building – that of a former goldsmith’s shop and of the most notable exhibition space for contemporary jewellery and blacksmithing in Tallinn. The VAULT welcomes artists, writers and researchers whose work stems from contemporary jewellery and craft practices and their context in broader visual culture. 

The height of the vault is 315 cm and size 5.2 m². It is possible to exhibit works by using cables and magnets. Painting and drilling within the space is not possible. The exhibition space of the VAULT extends to one of the windows facing Hobusepea street. The approximate duration of an exhibition in the VAULT is 6 weeks. 

VAULT PLAN

WINDOWS are A-Gallery’s platform for micro exhibitions, established in 2019 with the aim of showcasing both new and previously exhibited work of practitioners in the field of contemporary jewellery in a compact format. WINDOWS has found a home in the display windows of a former goldsmith’s shop established in 1891 and extends the gallery’s exhibition space into public space.

WINDOWS welcomes both solo projects and collectively created expositions engaging with contemporary jewellery and craft practices within the field of visual culture. Very welcome are applications by curators, who together with different artists would create a comprehensive and well-thought-out exhibition for the WINDOWS as a whole. WINDOWS also welcomes conceptual projects that can be combined with other artists’ input to form exhibitions with the help of the gallery, therefore when submitting an application, one does not need to fill all the windows. 

WINDOWS invites a two-directional gaze, to look both in and out. As such, the space can also accommodate works stemming from the field of jewellery but developed in collaboration with fields concerned with other creative fields – such as design, sound, video, fashion, visual and performance art and architecture. 

There are five WINDOWS located in the Tallinn Old Town, on the corner of Hobusepea Street and Pikk Street. One large window (220x300x85 cm) and four smaller windows (220x140x48 cm). The window spaces include ceiling hooks for hanging, lighting fixtures and electrical sockets. We don’t have anything on the back of the windows, so the applying artist should think about the exhibition background as well. The approximate duration of an exhibition at WINDOWS is 8 weeks. 

WINDOWS PLANS

Costs of installing, production and exhibition opening are to be covered by the artist(s). A-Galerii provides a letter of confirmation for funding applications, if necessary.  

Due to difficult customs procedures, we ask all artists applying from outside the European Union to take into account that the exhibition works and other material necessary for the exhibition (backgrounds, stands, etc.) must be delivered to the gallery and taken back after the end of the exhibition by either the artist themself or by another person authorized by the artist.

To apply, please submit the following information:

– name

– contact information

– names of all participants

– description of the project (2000-2500 characters)

– description of artworks

– visual material relevant to the project (up to 5 images)

– list of equipment and/ or special requirements for exhibiting works

– CV(s) and portfolio(s) of participant(s)

– preferred exhibition period (month / quarter)

Please clarify in your application, if you are applying for the VAULT or WINDOWS exhibition space. Please inform us beforehand if you’re able to come to Estonia to install your exhibition and if not, please attach a complete installation plan to your application. 

Submission deadline is Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Please send your application to info@agalerii.ee with all relevant materials attached in one zip-file or via mail to A-Galerii, Hobusepea 2, 10133, Tallinn. 

Application is accepted only if it is submitted on time and includes required information and materials. 

Submissions to the VAULT and WINDOWS open call are evaluated and the exhibition programme approved by the board of A-Galerii and the gallery’s programme coordinator Sille Luiga. Artists chosen for the programme will be notified in June 2023. 

Additional information: 

Sille Luiga

info@agalerii.ee

+372 51 05 036

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Who knows how the iron casting works?

Here is a video of the workshop of the EKA jewellery and blacksmithing department, where iron was cast under the guidance of Nils Hint and David Snoo Wilson. During this process, jewellery artist Liina Lelov made beautiful holiday eggs, which you can come to explore and touch in the A-Galerii.

Filmed and edited by Valdek Laur.

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The best VAULT exhibition of A-Galerii in 2022 is FINDINGS by Irene Jürna

Estonian jewellery artists have chosen the best A-Gallery VAULT exhibition of 2022. As the principal local exhibition space for jewellery, the A-Gallery VAULT has focused for many years on introducing new works by professional jewellery artists and blacksmiths. Last year the vault hosted 11 various exhibitions, of which Irene Jürna’s FINDINGS was chosen as the best.

The exhibition showed familiar and worn patterns, torn and breaking surfaces and edges – crochet lace in metal. Random thoughts found by chance in the interaction of lace fabric and metal. Irene Jürna (1952) is an Estonian jewellery artist. In 1976, she graduated from the Estonian Art Academy in metalwork. She has participated in exhibitions in Tallinn and elsewhere since 1974. She has had several personal exhibitions in A-Gallery.

Since 2007, the A-Gallery has been selecting the best vault exhibition every year. The aim of the competition is to appreciate the outstanding achievements of artists in their work. A-Gallery represents works by professional jewelry artists and among other activities also holds exhibitions in the historical VAULT space. The VAULT acts as a historic touching point between the building’s original function, that was built by Joseph Kopf for his goldsmith’s shop in the 1920’s and the exhibition space. Exhibitions in the VAULT began in 2005. 

LIST OF ANNUAL BEST VAULT EXHIBITION COMPETITION WINNERS

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ARTIST TALK: Ketli Tiitsar & Flora Vagi

We welcome You to A-Galerii on Thursday September 15 at 6 p.m, to an inspiring artist talk with Ketli Tiitsar and Flora Vagi.

The two artists opened their exhibition DIALOGIES OF LONGING in the VAULT of A-Galerii on September 2.

On September 15 You will have an extraordinary opportunity to experience the exhibition together with the artists!

Ketli Tiitsar and Flora Vagi talk to cultural journalist and artist Urmas Lüüs about their exhibition, collaboration and creative paths.

The exhibition, rooted in heartfelt and personal discussions, looks at the state of longing, that can be associated with melancholy, nostalgia, loneliness and heartache. However, while talking to each other, the two artists noticed that longing can also be something recognisable, connecting, tangible, material and fragmented which is accompanied by an overwhelming longing for time.

The artist talk will be held in English. Free entry.

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A-Gallery OPEN CALL 2023

A-Gallery OPEN CALL 2023

Open Call for exhibitions at the A-Gallery VAULT and WINDOWS

The most notable exhibition space for jewellery and blacksmithing in Estonia announces an open call for the exhibition programme of 2023 at the A-Gallery VAULT and WINDOWS. We welcome applications from jewellery artists as well as boldly experimenting exhibition projects that combine jewellery and blacksmithing with other art fields. Submission deadline: Monday, 17th October 2022.

In 2022, A-Gallery’s abundant exhibition programme in VAULT and on the WINDOWS featured 30 different shows by professional jewellery artists and blacksmiths from Estonia and abroad, including France, China, Taiwan, Norway and Israel.

EXHIBITION SPACES

The VAULT is A-Gallery’s exhibition space, focusing on showcasing new work by professional jewellery artists and blacksmiths. The VAULT acts as a historic touching point between the original and the contemporary functions of the building – that of a former goldsmith’s shop and of the most notable exhibition space for contemporary jewellery and blacksmithing in Tallinn. The VAULT welcomes artists, writers and researchers whose work stems from contemporary jewellery and craft practices and their context in broader visual culture. 

The height of the vault is 315 cm and size 5.2 m². It is possible to exhibit works by using cables and magnets. Painting and drilling within the space is not possible. The exhibition space of the VAULT extends to one of the windows facing Hobusepea street. 

The approximate duration of an exhibition in the VAULT is 6 weeks. 

VAULT PLAN

WINDOWS is A-Gallery’s platform for micro exhibitions, established in 2019 with the aim of showcasing both new and previously exhibited work of practitioners in the field of contemporary jewellery in a compact format. WINDOWS has found a home in the display windows of a former goldsmith’s shop established in 1891 and extends the gallery’s exhibition space into public space.

WINDOWS welcomes both solo projects and collectively created expositions engaging with contemporary jewellery and craft practices within the field of visual culture. Very welcome are applications by curators, who together with different artists would create a comprehensive and well-thought-out exhibition for the WINDOWS as a whole. WINDOWS also welcomes conceptual projects that can be combined with other artists’ input to form exhibitions with the help of the gallery, therefore when submitting an application, one does not need to fill all the windows. 

WINDOWS invites a two-directional gaze, to look both in and out. As such, the space can also accommodate works stemming from the field of jewellery but developed in collaboration with fields concerned with other creative fields – such as design, sound, video, fashion, visual and performance art and architecture. 

There are five WINDOWS located in the Tallinn Old Town, on the corner of Hobusepea Street and Pikk Street. One large window (220x300x85 cm) and four smaller windows (220x140x48 cm). The window spaces include ceiling hooks for hanging, lighting fixtures and electrical sockets. We don’t have anything on the back of the windows, so the applying artist should think about the exhibition background as well. 

The approximate duration of an exhibition at WINDOWS is 8 weeks. 

WINDOWS PLANS

Costs of installing, production and exhibition opening are to be covered by the artist(s). A-Gallery provides a letter of confirmation for funding applications, if necessary.  

To apply, please submit the following information:
– name
– contact information
– names of all participants
– description of the project (2000-2500 characters)
– description of artworks
– visual material relevant to the project (up to 5 images)
– list of equipment and/ or special requirements for exhibiting works
– CV(s) and portfolio(s) of participant(s)
– preferred exhibition period (month / quarter)

Please clarify in your application, if you are applying for the VAULT or WINDOWS exhibition space. Please inform us beforehand if you’re able to come to Estonia to install your exhibition and if not, please attach a complete installation plan to your application. 

Submission deadline is Monday, 17th October 2022.

Please send your application to info@agalerii.ee with all relevant materials attached in one zip-file or via mail to A-Galerii, Hobusepea 2, 10133, Tallinn. 

Application is accepted only if it is submitted on time and includes required information and materials. 

Submissions to the VAULT and WINDOWS open call are evaluated by a jury. Exhibition programme is approved by the board of A-Gallery and curator Helle Ly Tomberg. 

Artists chosen for the programme will be notified in November 2022. 

Additional information: 

Helle Ly Tomberg
info@agalerii.ee
+372 51 05 036

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Artist talk: Ilona Treiman

Ilona Treiman is a jewellery and metal artist and teacher, who uses different materials and techniques in her work, characterised by a sculptural approach. She has graduated from metalworking at the Estonian Academy of Arts (1984), is a member of the Estonian Artists Association, Ornamo Art and Design Finland and The Union of Finnish Art Associations. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, most notably at Limoges (1990, -92, -94), Cincinnati USA (1989, -91), Moscow and Tallinn (1985 -1990), Tokio (1992), Denmark, Beijing (2004) and Berlin (2005, -16), She has taken part of the nomadic exhibition Baltic and Nordic Jewellery Art (Denmark-Finland-Sweden, 1991) and the exhibition in Seoul South Korea (2011). She had a solo exhibition in the Art Museum of Hyvinkää (2012). In 2019, she received the Ede Kurrel prize of the The Estonian Association of Jewellery and Blacksmiths. Her works are part of the collection of the Estonian Museum of Applied Art And Design, Nordic Museum in Vaasa and private collections in France, USA, England, Finland, Denmark, Italy.

Ilona Treiman’s exhibition “Fire” was in the A-Gallery VAULT 28.05–29.06.2021.

The exhibition was part of the 8th Tallinn Applied Art Triennal satellite programme.

The artist talk was conducted by jewellery artist Marita Lumi, filmed and edited by Liina Lõõbas.

A-Gallery’s artist talks are supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.

ARTIST TALKS