The book “Vanishing Point: How to Disappear Without a Trace in Estonia” was published as part of the exhibition “On Disappearance and Disappearing” at the Tartu Art Museum, held from March 11 to May 29, 2016. It is a guidebook offering tips and advice on how to disappear from Estonian society. The book provides practical suggestions on what to do in cases of fleeing due to domestic violence, evading the police, abandoning one’s identity, covering one’s tracks in nature, destroying vehicles, killing an attack dog during a chase, finding help, getting free food when starving, and much more.

Bürner’s work may seem extremely brutal and exaggerated at times, as it addresses extreme examples of disappearance scenarios. In a way, the book resembles an over-the-top, ironic, and occasionally humorous action movie, but it sharply highlights societal problems and issues. The book is in a pocket-sized format.

Publisher: Tartu Art Museum
Year of publication: 2016
Author: Susanne Bürner
Editor: Susanne Bürner
Designer: Daniela Burger
Language editor: D.K.
Translator: Peeter Talvistu
Format: Paperback
Language: Estonian
Pages: 103
Dimensions: 17.3 x 12 cm
ISBN: 978-9949-9766-0-7

Pick it up yourself

Come and pick it up at our museum store at Raekoja plats 18, Tartu, 51004.

Itella Smartpost

Itella parcel machines are located in shopping centers so that you can grab a parcel on the side of your daily routine. To receive the package, all you need to do at the machine is to enter the door code sent to you via SMS on the touch screen – after that, the correct cabinet door opens and the package is in your hand!

DPD

Thanks to the real-time package tracking option, you can see where your package is. If your plans change, you can conveniently change the location or time of day when you receive the package. To receive the package, enter the door code included in the SMS sent to you on the touch screen.