“Artists of Estonia” is a three-volume book series introducing contemporary artists of Estonia. These books provide a multifaceted overview of the most prominent artists of the Estonian art scene at the turn of the century, with texts discussing developments in Estonian professional art within the last 30 years.
“Artists of Estonia 1” highlights 25 artists: Siim-Tanel Annus, Jüri Arrak, Valve Janov, Andrus Kasemaa, Jüri Kask, Ando Keskküla, Kaarel Kurismaa, Raoul Kurvitz, Leonhard Lapin, Peeter Laurits, Peeter Linnap, Ilmar Malin, Olav Maran, Raul Meel, Peeter Mudist, Jüri Ojaver, Jüri Okas, Kaljo Põllu, Sirje Runge, Lembit Sarapuu, Tea Tammelaan, Andres Tolts, Jaan Toomik, Aili Vint.
The selection of artists is based on documentation of artworks compiled by the art centre over the years. The aim of the book is to help to create an overview of post war developments in Estonian art; above all, the publication is relevant to studying this period in particular and presenting our contemporary artists internationally. The book concludes with professional bios of all the artists included in the book.
Texts in the abundantly illustrated publication are written by: Boris Bernštein, Sirje Helme, Ants Juske, Raivo Kelomees, Eha Komissarov, Johannes Saar, Heie Treier, Vappu Vabar, Reet Varblane.
The following volumes of the series were published in 2000 and 2007.