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Greek explorer Pytheas\u2019 journey from the Mediterranean to Saaremaa<\/strong>
25 September 2026 \u2013 31 October 2027<\/strong>
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2026 marks the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of the first publication of Lennart Meri\u2019s H\u00f5bevalge<\/em> (Silverwhite<\/em>). This noteworthy occasion will be marked not only by a new edition of the Estonian-language book and a feature film, but also by the opening of an exhibition at the Seaplane Harbour, which takes visitors on Ancient Greek explorer Pytheas\u2019 maritime journey from the Mediterranean Sea to Saaremaa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition space blends history, myths, light, sound, and space into a seamless whole. It is structured as a multi-layered journey, where each room reveals the next chapter and leads visitors ever closer to a powerful climax \u2013 the Kaali meteorite impact, which left a profound mark on Estonian cultural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most unique technical feature of the exhibition is a sound solution provided by NOUS Sonic. Audio heard through visitors\u2019 headphones changes according to their movements, pauses, and choices, resulting in a bespoke Silverwhite<\/em> experience for every person. No two auditory experiences are exactly alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rare museum pieces, items from the Meri family\u2019s private collection, meteorite fragments, a light installation, and audio-spatial narratives come together to form a voyage that doesn\u2019t seek to explain everything, but rather invites one to experience, imagine, and discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martti Helde, the exhibition\u2019s curator and creative director, has steered the creation of a comprehensive artistic work \u2013 a spatial and audio-visual interpretation of one of the seminal texts of Estonian cultural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silverwhite<\/em> is at once an exhibition, an expedition, and a state of being. It is an opportunity to step into a world where time moves at a different pace and where each visitor creates their own journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Curator and creative director:<\/strong>\u202fMartti Helde<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultant:<\/strong>\u202fMart Meri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior designer:<\/strong>\u202fLiis Lindvere (KOKO architects)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sound designer:<\/strong>\u202fJanne Laine (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3D sound system:<\/strong>\u202fNOUS\u202fWissensmanagement FlexCo (Austria)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scriptwriter for the audio stories:<\/strong>\u202fPilleriin Raudam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graphic designer:<\/strong>\u202fGertu Kallas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting designer:<\/strong>\u202fTristan Rebane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video artist:<\/strong>\u202fMikk-Mait Kivi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction of the exhibition:<\/strong>\u202fSiltau Systems O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Printed exhibition graphics:<\/strong>\u202fDigitr\u00fckk O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical texts for the exhibition space:<\/strong>\u202fPriit L\u00e4tti, Mart Meri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical consultant:<\/strong>\u202fMait K\u00f5iv<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Script for the fairy tale and museum education:<\/strong>\u202fKristel\u00a0Bultot, Irma Mets, Helene\u00a0Uppin, Laura P\u00fcrjema<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrators:<\/strong>\u202fSergo Vares, Evelin V\u00f5igemast, Indrek Sammul, Nicole Kennedy, Stewart Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocals for the sound design:<\/strong> Chamber Choir Sireen, conducted by Laura \u0160toma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation and installation of items:<\/strong>\u202fOksana Leontjeva<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installation of items:<\/strong>\u202fVillu Plink<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ship model manufacturer:<\/strong>\u202fEero Ehala<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation of excerpts from Silverwhite<\/em> into English:<\/strong>\u202fAdam Cullen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation of the exhibition texts into English:<\/strong>\u202fInterlex O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language editing \u2013 Estonian:<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>Hille Salu\u00e4\u00e4r<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language editing \u2013 English:<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>Kristopher Rikken<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation into sign language:<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>MT\u00dc Viipelism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translation into plain language:<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>Kerttu Rakke, Janek Muru, Vaimupuu MT\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultation regarding blind and partially sighted people:<\/strong>\u202fArtur R\u00e4pp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Production of the tactile book: <\/strong>K\u00e4tly Aksim, Digitr\u00fckk O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport of items from other museums:<\/strong> Libereco O\u00dc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplier of lighting equipment:<\/strong>\u202fProgear O\u00dc\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical solutions:<\/strong>\u202fHelina Torv, Valter Vaht<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing project manager:<\/strong>\u202fIris Tomson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications manager:<\/strong>\u202fLaura Maide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical manager:<\/strong>\u202fT\u00f5nis Veltman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project manager:<\/strong>\u202fAnna-Liisa \u00d5ispuu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The items in the exhibition were provided by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

the private collection of Lennart Meri\u2019s family;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the Estonian History Museum, the Estonian Museum of Natural History, the Estonian National Museum, the Archaeological Research Collection of Tallinn University, the University of Tartu Natural History Museum, the Helsinki University Museum Flame in Finland, the Latvian National Museum of History, the Palanga Amber Museum in Lithuania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporters:<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>Estonian-Finnish Cultural Foundation, Estonian Cultural Endowment, Reval Stone, Go Hotel Shnelli, Tallink Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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