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13.02.-01.11.2026
Seaplane Harbour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The art collection of the Estonian Maritime Museum is being presented to the public for the first time in such a comprehensive manner. The collection was established more than 90 years ago when preparations to open the museum were underway. Today, the collection, which comprises more than 900 works, stands out as one of the most distinctive in the Estonian art scene \u2013 most of the authors were not professional artists, but sailors, fishermen, captains or naval officers. In other words, the collection was shaped less by considerations of artistic quality than by the stories these images tell about the sea and maritime culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The emergence of marine painting as an independent genre dates back to the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries when the Age of Discovery transformed not only nautical charts but also humanity\u2019s understanding of itself and its place in the world. Looking back at the heyday of marine painting in Western Europe, the genre has always been closely tied to national success stories, as seen in the 17th-century Netherlands or 18th-century Great Britain. The same trend can be seen in the history of art here: a real fascination with marine art arrived with the establishment of the Republic of Estonia. However, it cannot be said that the sea or ships were not painted in Estonia before that. On the contrary \u2013 they were painted and in great numbers! The creators of these paintings were not to be found in art school studios, but in fishing villages, piers and on the decks of ships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition offers an overview of the art collection of the Estonian Maritime Museum and of several subgenres of marine art, but above all, it is a tribute to the artists who answered the call of the sea with their brushstrokes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXHIBITION TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curators: Kadri Asmer, Laura Jamsja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collection manager of the Estonian Maritime Museum\u2019s art collection: Laura Jamsja<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition design: Mae Kivilo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation of exhibition items: Laura Jamsja, Oksana Leontjeva, Meeli-Heli Lepna, Maria V\u00e4insar, Eve Paavel, Ruth Ristm\u00e4gi, Siiri Pajo,  <\/strong>Konserveerimis- ja Digiteerimiskeskus Kanut, Eesti Meremuuseumi kogude osakond<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language editing and translations: Hille Salu\u00e4\u00e4r, Tiina Olop, t<\/strong>\u00f5lkeb\u00fcroo Interlex, Toimetaja t\u00f5lkeb\u00fcroo, Adam Cullen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrations and special graphic solutions: Mae Kivilo, K\u00e4rt \u0160ois, Roman Matkiewicz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author of audio stories: Kaisa Ling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voices: Kaisa Ling, Patrick Tubin McGinley, Lembit Peterson, Juhan Soon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Production of audio: Ajar Stuudiod O\u00dc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical solutions: Helina Torv, Valter Vaht, T\u00f5nis Veltman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development of the digital guide: Karl Kipper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animation, projection mapping: Lauri Laasik<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation to sign language: Triin J\u00f5eveer (MT\u00dc Viipelism), Bella Kurg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation to easy-to-read language: Kerttu Rakke ja Janek Muru (Vaimupuu MT\u00dc)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility solutions for visually impaired visitors: Katriin Reinsoo, Artur R\u00e4pp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile exhibits: Reet Reidak, Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu Pimedate Raamatukogu, Ebrahim Bakhshayeshi ja Nima Sarabi (Miniature O\u00dc)  <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition construction and furniture: Andres Ojasu, Trage O\u00dc<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Framing: ArtSmart prindistuudio, Uve Untera, Maria V\u00e4insar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installation of exhibits, light: Valge Kuup O\u00dc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational and public programmes: Helene Uppin, Kristel Bultot, Irma Mets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing project manager: Iris Tomson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing graphics: Tabasco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication: Laura Maide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition project manager: Kadi Karine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks to:<\/strong> Eesti Meremuuseumi kollektiiv, Sander J\u00fcrisson, Henri Linnaks, Veiko Mataloja (Fratelli Grupi O\u00dc), Alex D. Ombler, Katrina Saar, Gerda Saarinen, Katrin Savom\u00e4gi, Kai Stahl, Kristiina Tiideberg, Ants Vares, SA Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Virumaa Muuseumid, SA Konserveerimis- ja Digiteerimiskeskus Kanut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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