Curator’s Tour in English: “Estonian Book 500” Wall Installation

Saturday, 10th May
11.00
Estonian National Museum

500 years ago, the story of the Estonian language book began. To celebrate the Estonian Book Year, a wall installation has been created in the shape of a primer rooster’s head in the foyer of the A-section of the Estonian National Museum. Using a witty visual language, artist Siiri Taimla-Rannala has depicted the entire vibrant narrative, thereby revealing the history of the Estonian literary language, reading, education and literature.

As part of the Prima Vista program, the panel curator, literary scholar, and poet Sirel Heinloo invites you to a tour of the Estonian National Museum (ERM) and will present a substantial Estonian book and cultural history within the rooster-shaped exhibit. Together, you will also take a brief look at the permanent exhibition.

Please Note: Registration in advance through the museum’s website https://www.erm.ee/ is required to join the curator’s tour. Participation with a “Meetings” permanent exhibition ticket or a museum card (free of charge).