Until December 8, ENKKL’s exhibition ‘Last Award’ is on view at the EKA Billboard Gallery.
The Estonian Young Contemporary Art Union (ENKKL) has been giving out Weekly Awards since 2022 on their Instagram account. They’re mission is to introduce active artists part of the Estonian art scene, who haven’t received enough recognition. By doing this, ENKKL has aimed to recognize, inspire and introduce young contemporary artists, to whom they dedicate the eternal honour of being the ‘young Estonian contemporary artist of the week’. Most of these artists are also members of the Estonian Young Contemporary Art Union (ENKKL).
The exhibition ‘Last Award’ at the Billboard Gallery of the Estonian Academy of Arts is the symbolic end of their weekly award. The group work was made during ENKKL’s summer school at Muhu, Estonia and the participants have stated the following about the artwork: ‘We invite all visitors and other passers-by to put their hands on it. Now you too have the opportunity to be a part of the Estonian art scene. You could be the next star artist! It’s warmer together. Together is better.’
Participating artists: Kärt Heinvere, Irma Holm, Erik Hõim, Kadri Joala, Liisa-Lota Jõeleht, Saara Liis Jõerand, Loora Kaubi, Kärt Koppel, Nele Kurvits, Katariin Mudist, Marto Mägi, Eke Ao Nettan, Sandra Puusepp, Kertu Rannula, Johanna Reinvald, Mia Maria Rohumaa, Raahel Rüütel, Inessa Saarits, Lisette Sivard, Sonja Sutt, Rebeca Žukovitš, Aimur Takk, Annabel Tanila, Margaret Tilk, Elo Vahtrik, Mattias Veller
The exhibition is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.
Photos by Ya-Chuan Chen
