Paris. London. New York. These are the cities that come to mind when people think about modern art. But Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn is doing its part to shine a light on early 20th century art from Scandinavia and the Baltic States through its latest exhibit “Electromagnetic: Modern Art in Northern Europe, 1918-1931.”
Recently, The New York Times wrote about the exhibit, which features artists in the region who sought to make their own mark during Modernism phase.
The article stated that “focusing on their inspiration, travels and originality, the exhibition is a rare display of creativity and mutual influence in Scandinavia and the Baltic states from a time when collaboration across borders was not taken for granted.”
The exhibit features more than a hundred works from Northern European artists such as Otto G. Carlsund, Mart Laarman and Gustav Klutsis, as well as the artists that influenced them.
The curator of the exhibit, Gladys C. Fabre, who is based out of Brussels, thinks that the” originality of Nordic artists came in their pursuit of an autonomous form of art, one that took from surrounding movements but that also rejected them.”
The article states “Whether abroad or at home, Nordic artists left a lasting mark on European Modernism.”
The Embassy is familiar with the great exhibits and programs that Kumu puts on. It’s been the site of the “Telling the American Story” film series, which showcases movies that reflect American society and values. Additionally, the Embassy has given support to Kumu’s documentary series this year.
So, if you go to see the exhibit, you should stay for one of the possible films that could be shown as well.
Post by APAO Caitlyn Kim
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