Shared Experiences: Conflicts and Adaptations: Estonian Art of the Soviet Era (1940–1991) (in Russian) 31/10/2025 | 14:00

In October, we will visit the Kumu permanent exhibition Conflicts and Adaptations: Estonian Art of the Soviet Era (1940–1991) with Juta Kivimäe, Head of the Sculpture Collection of the Art Museum of Estonia. Event is in Russian.
The exhibition presents a view of Estonian art in the second half of the 20th century, which was largely shaped by conflicts and adaptations to the new political situation after World War II. The Soviet understanding of art and the role of artists in society radically differed from the attitudes that had shaped the art scene in the pre-war Republic of Estonia. Nevertheless, Soviet-era Estonian art includes a wide variety of trends and phenomena that differ greatly.

About the series

The series “Shared Experiences” aims to create an environment that is cohesive and facilitates debate between generations. Leisurely tours introduce the permanent and temporary exhibitions of Kumu. Each tour is followed by a talk and workshop with the programme manager and invited guests at the Kumu Education Centre, where tea and biscuits will be served.
“Shared Experiences” is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow culture lovers your age, learn something new, and share your knowledge and experience with other participants and the programme managers.
Help shape a new series! At the end of each meeting, the programme manager will distribute feedback forms, where participants can write down their observations, wishes and suggestions.

Participation is free of charge with an annual pass to the Art Museum of Estonia or a Museum Card.