Culture.ee's weekly recommendations: March 20-26
A selection of cultural events taking place in Estonia this week as curated by culture.ee: "Happy first week of spring, dear friends! Here are some recommendations on how to spend it."
Ongoing - April 23
Exhibition and pop-up museum "I'm So Angry!"
Museum of Occupations, Tallinn
The exhibition "I’m so Angry!" introduces you to individuals from across Europe who between 1956 and 1991 — the year of the collapse of the Soviet Union — became part of a movement that shaped our history: people who fought for freedom and democracy, the right to abortion or simply a place to live.
Ongoing - Sunday, Sept. 10
Exhibition "Silver Documents: Artisan Pendant Shields from the 17th to 19th Centuries"
Niguliste Museum, St. Nicholas' Church, Tallinn
Centuries ago, becoming a master craftsman was associated with many rituals. One of them was the donation of a silver coin or a silver object to the craft guild. From the 17th century onward, it became a tradition to donate a small silver shield engraved with the name of the master and the year and date of becoming a master. The middle of the shield usually depicted the emblem of the craft. These small shields were hung on a welcome cup of the craft guild, which is why they are called pendant shields. Due to the textual and visual information, these shields can be perceived as documents in silver.
Tuesday, March 21 - Saturday, March 25
"World Film" Festival of Visual Culture
Estonian National Museum, Tartu
Anthropological and ethnographic documentaries will be screened at "World Film" ("Maailmafilm"), the Tartu festival of visual culture. In the course of the festival, the audience will be taken to every continent, taking so-called strangers under scrutiny and becoming acquainted with them with the help of films.
Wednesday, March 22
Kumu Auditorium, Tallinn
This documentary chronicles the life and work of modern dance choreographer Ohad Naharin, offering a glimpse of the artistic genius' creative process. Naharin is one of the most prominent, innovative and productive choreographers in the world. The film follows Naharin as he travels through Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden and Israel as well as through his uncompromising work with dancers. The film offers a unique portrait of the 60-year-old artist at the most critical point of his personal life.
Thursday, March 23
Music event: Anna Põldvee and Erki Pärnoja
Estonian Traditional Music Centre, Viljandi
Singer Anna Põldvee and guitarist Erki Pärnoja have made music together for more than 13 years. In recent years, however, their joint activities have not made it out of their home; they had most recently taken the stage together at the spring Jazzkaar.
Friday, March 24
9th birthday of the Estonian Traditional Music Centre
Estonian Traditional Music Centre, Viljandi
The Estonian Traditional Music Centre in Viljandi is celebrating its 9th year of existence. Untsakad will play at the center's birthday party.
Jazz.ee presents: Bad Habits Trio
Theatre NO99 Jazz Club, Tallinn
Andre Maaker, Peedu Kass and Ahto Abner have met in various line-ups over the last 10 years, but they came together as a trio for the first time in 2013, at a concert at the Viljandi Guitar Festival. Since then, they have given concerts in Estonia and abroad, at clubs and at festivals. The trio plays the band members' original music which, performed by these three improvisers, always sounds new and fresh on the stage.
Saturday, March 25 - Sunday, March 26
Kanuti Gildi SAAL, Tallinn
Kanuti Gildi SAAL's "Physics and Phantasma" devotes itself to the function, production and need of fantasy. To fantasize is a technical ability beyond good and evil; it is the setting for our desire and a necessary tool for us to become what we call whole subjects. At the same time, it is the basis of any revolutionary potential and the foundation of racist prejudice. In the thinking of this piece, the phantasmatic is at most a defense mechanism, enabling us to comprehend the inconsistencies of the world.
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This post originally appeared on the Culture critics' blog at culture.ee.
Editor: Aili Vahtla