Transition and visual arts in Estonia 1988–1995: cultural policy, financing, legislation, and social changes

Karolina Łabowicz-Dymanus

Journal of Baltic Studies, 2025, vol. 56, issue 2, 289-307

Abstract: This article focuses on the often-overlooked economic circumstances of artistic endeavors in Estonia from 1988 to 1995. It examines how the collapse of the Soviet Union, a deep economic crisis, the cessation of state patronage, and ultimately the downfall of the prevailing support system for art and artists – followed by a shift toward a neoliberal economy – impacted the arts and the principles governing the distribution of funds. The article covers legislative proposals and solutions introduced by the Estonian government, as well as the public discourse on economic and social crises within the art field, as reported by local newspapers.

Date: 2025
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