This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the first ethnically Estonian professional artist, Johann Köler.

Thirty-five years have passed since the restoration of Estonia’s independence. With the passing of time, there is a growing need to remember and reflect on a period that some people still recall from personal experience, but which is already unfamiliar to younger generations.

The Metalwork specialisation of the Native Crafts programme at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy celebrates its 15th anniversary with the exhibition “Roots of Iron, Blossoms of Silver”.