Education
Age: 14+ and secondary school; adaptable for 10-13-year-olds
Focus: happening, a person’s relationship with him/herself, others and space, creating together
Vocabulary: happening, process, abstract art
Universal competencies: culture and value competency, self-definition competency, communication competency
The programme, which is meant for secondary school students and adaptable for those between the ages of 10 and 13, is focused on action art. We examine how artists relate to space and each other, and follow their example! In the video shown at the exhibition called Creativity, we see various experiments conducted by Miklós Erdély and Dóra Maurer in the 1970s to release their students’ creativity. We will recreate some of them and discover our relationships with our companions and space. The programme, which is focused on action art, is summarised by a happening, that is characteristic of the specific group and will be born on the spot.
HAPPENING AND SPACE
Age: 14+ and secondary school; adaptable for 10-13-year-olds
Focus: happening, a person’s relationship with him/herself, others and space, creating together
Vocabulary: happening, process, abstract art
Universal competencies: culture and value competency, self-definition competency, communication competency
The programme, which is meant for secondary school students and adaptable for those between the ages of 10 and 13, is focused on action art. We examine how artists relate to space and each other, and follow their example! In the video shown at the exhibition called Creativity, we see various experiments conducted by Miklós Erdély and Dóra Maurer in the 1970s to release their students’ creativity. We will recreate some of them and discover our relationships with our companions and space. The programme, which is focused on action art, is summarised by a happening, that is characteristic of the specific group and will be born on the spot.
OPEN FORM
Ages 5 to 12
Focus: abstract art games, geometric form
Concepts: abstraction, experiment, form, structure
Universal competencies: cognitive and learning skills, game skills; culture and value competency; communication competency
Why do artists return time and again to simple geometric shapes – circles, squares and triangles? What is the appeal of abstract art? What do artists engage with and how? Together we will explore works that depict the relationship between space and ancient abstract shapes. We will create our own rules and conduct a playful art experiment!
Age: 13+
Focus: self-expression and relating to one’s surroundings, abstract and geometric forms, public perception
Concepts: experiment, form, abstraction, geometry, composition, process
Universal competencies: culture and value competency; communication competency
The artists participating in the exhibition use the concept of ‘open form’ as a way of getting involved in one’s surroundings and rethinking the relationship between individuals and their surroundings. At the same time, the relationship is not political, but is rather the active creation of one’s own world. Inspired by the works of Sirje Runge and Dóra Maurer, we will seek adventure together in the transitional areas between abstraction and form. We will establish the rules and also discover the freedom to simply go along with the process. And although usually, nothing in an exhibition should be touched, this time we will accept Falke Pisano’s suggestion to alter the exhibition space.
Educational programme ‘COMPOSITION’
For everyone 5 years or older
Focus: self-expression and relating to one’s surrounding based on the medium.
Concepts: composition, painting, graphic art, video, installation, sculpture
At the spring exhibition, we perceive the artworks through the senses and the choices artists make related to material and form. We examine whether the artists’ chosen mediums serve their ideas, and if so, how. We delve into the materials they use and focus on the composition. We seek answers to questions about why the artists have chosen a particular medium for self-expression, and how this is related to their ideas.
Open workshops
On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Saturdays at 4 pm
Please pre-book!
What is hidden in the various mediums and what is a composition? Do the medium and material choices reflect the artists’ ideas, perceptions and relationships with themselves and their surroundings? Let’s explore and compose together!
The State is not a Work of Art
Tallinn Art Hall educational programme
21 Feb – 27 April
AGE GROUP: Lower secondary school (3rd level) and upper secondary school
FOCUS: nationalism, nationality, state, objectivity and subjectivity, the language of contemporary art
GENERAL COMPETENCES: culture and values, social and civic, self-determination and communication competence
VOCABULARY: socially sensitive art, installation, video art
DURATION: 60–90 minutes, depending on the preferences of the group
A state is a dynamic entity that is in constant change; there is no single and clear truth. Contemporary art offers a perfect opportunity to address complex and ambiguous topics. These include: What is Estonia? What is nationalism? In which direction is our country going and in which direction would we like it to go? Why do we need a state and what is necessary for a state to exist? What is important to me personally? How to see the grey areas in what seem to be black and white topics? We will have several playful and humorous discussions during the programme. At the end of the session, students will be assigned a creative group task to help them analyse the experience of the exhibition.
NB! The programme can be booked as a single session at Tallinn Art Hall as well as a package that includes a visit to the Estonian History Museum. Further information on the sidebar!
Gallery sessions can be booked from Wednesday to Friday from 12 pm to 7 pm.
Price: 3 € per student
Ask away!
Tallinn Art Hall educational programme
21 Feb – 27 April
AGE GROUP: 7–12 years
FOCUS: state and nationalism, means of artistic expression
GENERAL COMPETENCES: culture and values, social and civic, self-determination and communication competences
VOCABULARY: symbol, metaphor, installation, sculpture, video art
DURATION: approx. 60 minutes
It is often important in life and in art to ask a good question that makes people think about or notice things. At this exhibition we will explore why artists have brought soil from different countries to the exhibition hall or drawn an entire series about the growing of potato sprouts. Why is the title of the exhibition The State is Not a Work of Art? What is nationalism and why is it topical? What techniques are used by the artists? The fascinating world of contemporary art will be unveiled to us, increasing our constructive curiosity. Come, let’s explore, discuss and play!
Price: 3 € per student
100 Matters of National Importance
Estonian History Museum and Tallinn Art Hall joint educational programme
1 March – 27 April
AGE GROUP: For students in lower secondary school (3rd level) and upper secondary school
DURATION: 60 + 60 min
FOCUS: The story of the birth and development of the Estonian nation and statehood; nationalism, nation, state, objectivity and subjectivity, the language of contemporary art
LEARNING OUTCOME: Students will be introduced to the history of the development of Estonian statehood and national identity as well as the events and individuals related to the formation of the Republic of Estonia. They will learn to describe and compare democratic and authoritarian/totalitarian societies; students will be able to analyse the matters of statehood and nationalism from different angles and develop their personal opinion based on that.
I part at the Estonian History Museum:
During the educational programme we will unravel the knots of fascinating events together. How old is the Estonian nation and its national identity? Where does the word ‘Estonian’ come from and who used it first? How old is our state? At the exhibition My Free Country we will focus on the moments, events and individuals of importance in the formation of the Republic of Estonia. Working in groups or in pairs, students will be assigned fascinating tasks related to the birth of our country.
Lunch break: if you want to book lunch in the café of the Estonian History Museum, please check the menu here and send to us your choice via the registration form.
II part at Tallinn Art Hall:
At Tallinn Art Hall we will continue with the topic of statehood already started at the History Museum and search for new perspectives and approaches in the exhibition The State is not a Work of Art. A state is a dynamic entity that is in constant change; there is no single and clear truth. Contemporary art offers a perfect opportunity to address complex and ambiguous topics. These include: What is Estonia, what is nationalism? In which direction is our country going and in which direction would we like it to go? Why do we need a state and what is necessary for a state to exist? What is important to me personally? How to see the grey areas in what seem to be black and white topics?
We will have several playful and humorous discussions during the programme. At the end of the session, students will be assigned a group task to help them analyse the experience of both exhibitions.
Price: 7€ per student, the price of the lunch is available on request
Exhibition tours
A guided tour is the simplest form of educational programme. It is meant for everyone who wants to know more about the exhibition. Our programme manager introduces the ideas behind the exhibition and visitors can ask questions. It is an exciting way to find out more about art. Do not hesitate to register and book a guided tour for whenever is convenient for you. We give these tours for groups of at least four people. In addition to the tours that can be booked here, there are also regular open tours. For more information, see our programme.