Behind the Scenes in Tallinn
On June 21, 2024, the exhibition History and Mistery: Latin American Art and Europe opened at the Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn, Estonia. This exceptional installation features 112 Latin American works curated by Sirje Helme and Kadi Polli, whilst offering a unique scenography designed by renowned artist Kristi Kongi. It showcases magnificent works from the Viceroyalties period, alongside a selection of modern artworks by well-known artists such as Joaquín Torres-García, Roberto Matta, and Diego Rivera.
A special space has also been dedicated to the work and life of Leonora Carrington. The Phoebus Foundation has loaned seven works for this part of the exhibition, and the team of curators and project coordinators has traveled to Tallinn to assist with the preparation and installation of these artworks, which are being shown internationally for the first time here.
Special attention has been given to the delicate materials of some artworks, and extensive preparations have been made to ensure the installation proceeds efficiently and safely. Careful restoration has been carried out, and special packaging and installation requirements have been applied. Furthermore, additional security measures have been implemented to protect the artworks from potential vibrations in the space.
History and Mistery: Latin American art and Europe runs until November 3, 2024, and is accompanied by several public events introducing the artistic relationships between Latin America and Europe. For more information and tickets, please visit the museum’s website at kumu.ekm.ee.
