Toots and Talumaa “Artists’ Spaces”

“Artists Spaces” by Merilin Talumaa and Annika Toots consists of visits to the working environments of 16 young Estonian artists and, through interviews and photographic material, exhibits the conditions that shape and influence their creative processes.

Where does the young generation of Estonian artists work? What aspects affect their workspaces and how is this reflected in the artists’ practice? In the cultural memory, the artist’s studio creates the image of a magical and lonely place, where a lot is born from inspiration. The interviews in this book draw attention to the practical aspects of studio spaces – revealing that they are primarily places for the production of new works, but also engage with the image of the working artist. The different characteristics of the studio spaces highlight the versatility of contemporary art practices, which include working in large production spaces as well as at home, or even carrying the studio around the world, in one suitcase.
The choice of a studio space often depends on practical aspects – the demands of the medium, economic possibilities, cooperation arrangements, as well as random coincidences.

Artists: Kris Lemsalu, Laura Põld, Timo Toots, Flo Kasearu, Ivar Veermäe, Karel Koplimets, Kristi Kongi, Tõnis Saadoja, Jaanus Samma, Edith Karlson, Jass Kaselaan, Anu Vahtra, Paul Kuimet, Laura Toots, Mihkel Maripuu, Maarja Tõnisso, Mihkel Ilus
Interviewed and edited by: Annika Toots and Merilin Talumaa
Translated by: Martin Rünk, Keiu Krikmann and Anna-Liisa Laarits
Photographed by: Kristina Óllek
Graphic design: Jaan Evart

Subtitle: 16 studio visits

Publisher: Estonian Academy of Arts Publishing House
Book format: hardcover
Author/compiler: Merilin Talumaa, Annika Toots
Edited by: Neeme Lopp
Translated by: Anna-Liisa Laarits, Annika Toots, Keiu Krikmann, Martin Rünk, A&A Lingua
Illustrated: Jaan Evart
Language: English
Year of publication: 2017
Pages: 328
Dimensions: 17 x 23.5 cm
Barcode: 9789949594078

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