Events

Kirikuju. Meeting the authors

On October 12, at 14.00, just before the closing, one of the authors of “Kirikuju” exhibition, Mathura, will meet the audience, casting some light on the backstory of this exhibition,  and exposing some details about the series of images on display. There will also be poetry recitings,  a showing of the film by David Spittle, and another, a recording of Steven J Fowler’s performance in London.
Exhibitions

Mathura & S. J. Fowler. Kirikuju

Kirikuju, an exhibition at Rapla Contemporary Arts Centre, Estonia, opening September 20th, 2024.

A collaborative exhibition by Mathura and SJ Fowler, from Estonia and the UK, respectively, is treading the borderland of the visual and the poetic, figurative and verbal. Employing asemic writing as well as other novel forms of artistic expression, it calls to examine the presence of meaning even in an unexplained world. Can the visual form of a word change its meaning? Is poetry an art of senses rather than words? What do cave paintings tell us in a digitalizing world? These are some of the questions posed by the exhibition.

A short film by British visual artist David Spittle, displayed at the exhibition,  documents the work in process and explores its starting points.

Open at the Rapla County Centre for Contemporary Art (Tallinna mnt 3b, Rapla, 3rd floor) from Sept 21 to Oct 13. Tue-Fri 15-18, Sat-Sun 12-15.

Artist talk: Oct 12. at 14.00.

Thanks to: Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Rapla Commune.

 

 

 

Events, Exhibitions

A visit by the Ministry of Culture

On August 29, 2024, the RCCCA was visited by a delegation of  60 Estonian Ministry of Culture officials.

Photos by Tiina Kõrtsini.

 

Exhibitions

Enchanted by Great Art

Copying is one of the methods by which painters learn their craft. Students of the RCCCA painting course have created copies of great artworks, including authors such as Leonardo da Vinci, Jüri Arrak, Vincent Van Gogh, Navitrolla,  Konrad Mägi and others.
The exhibition also features a number of original artworks.
Participants: Maiu Albo, Mikk Allas, Mai Klemmer, Eha Koit, Avo Päädam, Editha Salm, Olga Sokk, Ave Tislar, Eteri Tõlgo ja Siret Varimõis.
Exhibition design: Eteri Tõlgo
Poster design: Markus Orgusaar
Open 04.05 – 19.05.2024.
Events, Exhibitions

President Karis visits the RCCCA

On April 24,2024 the RCCCA was happy to host a visit by President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, and accompanying officials.

Photos by Tiina Kõrtsini.

Events

Riburadamisi – In Mother Tongue

On Mother Tongue Day, March 17th, 3pm, Ly Ehin and Valter Uusberg will discuss Estonian poetry and song at the RCCCA.

The discussion is followed by a concert, performed by Sten-Olle Moldau, Riinimanda Studio Youth Choir, August 07 mixed choir.

Conductors: Helen Allikvee, Ele Andok, Pärt and Urve Uusberg.

Events

NFCS opening conference

On Feb 16, 2024, the RCCA hosted an opening conference for the National Foundation of Civil Society, where projects receiving grants were introduced.

Photos by Meelis Tähepõld. In the background: Erki Kannus’ exhibition “Route 66”

 

Events

Meeting with Erki Kannus

Sunday, Feb. 18, at 13.00 artist Erki Kannus meets the audience at his solo exhibition “ROUTE 66”. A short concert follows the discussion, using instruments that are part of the exhibition.

Events, Exhibitions

Conflations

CONFLATIONS
Simone Fezer,/ Kati Kerstna / Kai Koppel
Open   March 8-31, 2024

A Conflation is defined as the process of uniting or blending separate objects, texts or ideas.

The world is made up of various opinions, viewpoints, cultures, races, religions, all mixing with each other, and it can sometimes look like there’s not enough space for them all. In tight situations, we perceive that our own point of view might not be the only valid one. To keep existing, one has a choice to encapsulate in one’s own bubble, or to react with violence, or, perhaps, to accept diversity.

Differences can enrich and enliven our world. An attempt at understanding can leave us perplexed, curious, or pleasantly surprised. It is a freeing sensation when we realize that the world is not a monoculture.

In this exhibition, we display the differing layers, analyze their past and future, interactions and fusions.

Part of the programme of the 6th Women’s Nights Film Festival in Rapla.
Opening March 7th at 19.00, with a performance by Simone Fezer.

Simone Fezer           https://simonefezer.com/
Kai Koppel                http://kaikoppel.ee/
Kati Kerstna             http://katikerstna.ee/

 

 

 

Exhibitions

Erki Kannus: Route66

Erki Kannus
ROUTE66

Feb. 3-25, 2024 at the RCCCA

Erki Kannus (1958) celebrates his 66th jubilee with this exhibition, displaying  both very recent and very early paintings, drawings and objects.

The artist describes how the exhibition came together:
“In Spring 2023, I re-bought an old print of my own creation, that had been in the collection of Matti Milius, dissolved after the collector’s death. This is one of my earliest works ever displayed, from 1977 or ’78, and the only surviving work from that time. Back then, we used to be a group of art school graduates, enchanted by Constructivism and Suprematism.  Leonhard Lapin was our  great friend and mentor.
I have returned to those themes now and again, and now, finding inspiration from my past, I painted a whole new series.

I’m also a lifelong fan of Surrealism and the DADA movement. I’ve tried to understand the state of mind behind the creation of these works, to see what feeds the imagination. I’ve tried to find my own surreal visions, since I find this world relatable,  attractive, and safe. Sometimes, I can make it work.

Open  03. – 25.02. 2024
Tue-Fri 15.00 – 18.00
Sat-Surn12.00 – 15.00
Mon closed

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