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The Estonian Embassy in Berlin Hosts "Perpetuum Mobile" Exhibition: A Celebration of Estonian Art in the German Capital

Estonian artists in Berlin spotlight contemporary art at the embassy

September 19th, 2024
Silvie Carrel, News from Berlin
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Today, 19 September 2024, the Estonian Embassy in Berlin will open the much-anticipated group exhibition, Perpetuum Mobile - Estonian Art in Berlin. Curated by Helene Bosecker and initiated by Cultural Attaché Merit Kopli, this exhibition showcases the unique creative energies of Estonian artists residing in the German capital. The event is supported by the German-Estonian Society Berlin, in cooperation with MTÜ Eesti-Saksa Kunstikoostöö and roam projects.

This exhibition spotlights a significant cultural relationship between Estonian contemporary art and Berlin's vibrant artistic community. The participating artists include Elvira Akzigitova, Kelli Gedvil, Alexei Gordin, and many others, who have collectively enriched Berlin’s art scene. Through residencies, extended stays, and even by adopting Berlin as a second home, these artists explore themes of identity, freedom, and transformation.

Berlin, as a symbol of European unity, with its rich history of division and reunification, provides a powerful backdrop for this exhibition. The city remains an ideal ground for self-discovery and artistic development, offering a sense of freedom unparalleled by other cities. This dynamic has turned Berlin into a perpetual creative engine, one that continues to attract artists from around the world, including from Estonia.

Estonian contemporary art has carved out a distinct space in Berlin. Whether through brutally honest narratives, romantic reflections, or bold color palettes, Estonian artists have consistently distinguished themselves within the city's competitive art environment. Their work, a blend of a hunger for more and the freedom Berlin offers, is a creative perpetuum mobile, a driving force that both inspires and challenges.

Today's opening event marks a new chapter in fostering artistic collaboration between Estonia and Germany, reaffirming the importance of cultural diplomacy. The exhibition promises to be a thought-provoking and visually stimulating display of the creative synergy between these two nations.

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