International art exhibition
"MAN AND WOMAN"The international exhibition dedicated to the beauty of human
body takes place in Pärnu for the eleventh time. As this summer will be crowned by the
Olympic Games in Athens, we decided to organize a little art olympics in the
summer capital of Estonia, Pärnu.
We asked three artists from the mother country of the Olympics, Greece, to participate.
Their art work reflect the ideals that have lasted over ages. Nikos Navridis, Michalis
Manoussakis ja Nikos Markou carry on the themes originating from Ancient Greece: The
divine bond between the mind and body developed in harmony.
To make a choice from Estonian modern art was not difficult because the art work by
Lembit Sarapuu, Jaan Toomik, Kaljo Põllu and the couple of sculptors Ilme-Riho Kuld
corresponds the theme perfectly. A very pleasant surprise was the ceramic installation by
a young artist, just graduated from Estonian Art Academy, Kauri Kallas who comes from
Pärnu county.
