Kaarel Kurismaa | |
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 Kaarel Kurismaa in 1966 | |
| Born | 13 May 1939 |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Education | Tartu Art School |
| Known for | sound art and sound installation |
| Spouse | Mari Kurismaa |
| Awards | Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (1997) Kristjan Raud Prize (1996) Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (1995) |
Kaarel Kurismaa (born 13 May 1939 in Pärnu, Estonia) is the first and one of the most important sound art and sound installation artists in Estonia. His work also expands into the field of painting, animation, public space monumental art, stage installations. In Estonian art history, Kurismaa’s significance lies mostly in the pioneering work with kinetic art and with keeping its traditions alive. Kurismaa stands as one of Estonian sound art scene’s central icons. His idiosyncratic work serves as a foundation for Estonian sound and kinetic art.