Adventures in the Estonian Contemporary Art World
byThere was a Russian woman in the seat that matched my ticket, which I held in one hand and pointed to with the other….
Culture
Estonian Film “Tangerines” Makes Final Oscar Nomination Cut
byThe Estonian-Georgian co-produced film “Tangerines“, has made the final 2015 Oscar nomination list for Best Foreign Film. The film was also nominated for a…
Women’s Faces: Symbols of Violence Denied and Courage Remembered
byThe following text is from Imbi Paju’s presentation for the Programme of European Commemoration 2014 in Berlin. Although I have often participated in other…
Stinking Icelandic Skate: A Putrefied Christmas Tradition
byToday is the last day before Christmas, known as Þorláksmessa (‘The Mass of St. Þorlákur,’ Iceland’s patron saint). The day is celebrated by eating skata,…
Marten Kuningas “Tagurpidi vaal”
byEstonian indie act Marten Kuningas has released a new music video for the song “Tagurpidi vaal” filmed in an acoustic session in collaboration with…
Design for Canadian Memorial to Victims of Communism Unveiled
byThe Canadian government has announced the final selection for a national memorial to the victims of communism in Ottawa. When built, the monument will…
Estonian Film “Tangerines” Nominated For Best Foreign Film at Golden Globes
byAn Estonian-Georgian co-produced film “Tangerines“, has been nominated for a Golden Globe award. Winners of the Golden Globe Awards are selected by the Hollywood…
Estonian Smoked Sauna added to UNESCO List
byThe smoke sauna tradition in Võromaa was added to UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last week It was decided…
Iceland Airwaves: Highlights and the Future of Rock ‘n’ Roll
byPhoto: Alexander Matukhno/Iceland Airwaves. Another Airwaves behind us, my back is aching and my feet are hurting as I slowly realize: I’m getting too…
Estonian Fashion: Studio August
byÄli Kargoja is the creator of the minimalistic clothes brand August. August’s first collection is designed for someone who appreciates Scandinavian design, good quality…