Arne Maasik | |
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| Born | April 28, 1971 Tallinn |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Education | Estonian Academy of Arts |
| Known for | Architecture photography |
| Website | https://arnemaasik.org/ |
Arne Maasik (born April 28, 1971 in Tallinn) is an Estonian architect and photographer. In his artwork he focuses on architectural photography.
Life
editArne Maasik has been working as an architect and artist since 1995, when he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts with a diploma in architecture.[1] As an architect at the architecture company Künnapu & Padrik (1996-20023) he has participated in the design of the buildings, for example the Palm House of the Tallinn Botanic Garden, the Radisson SAS hotel and Viru Keskus (all in Tallinn).[2]
He has also worked as a lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts and the Tartu Pallas University of Applied Sciences.[3][4]
Artwork
editArne Maasik's artwork is mainly focused on architectural photography, but more generally he is characterized by technical and compositional perfectionism.[5]
Arne Maasik's artworks have been acquired by the Estonian Art Museum, Museum of Estonian Architecture, his work of art can be found in private collections in Estonia, Finland and the USA.[3]
Arne Maasik has presented personal exhibitions in Tallinn, Helsinki, Rome, Venice, Berlin, New York. [6][7] His exhibitions include “NYC Shots” (New York photo series) 2000-2016,[8] “Kahn” series (honoring Louis Kahn) 2017-2021,[9] “Chicago” 2013,[10] “Paris.Paris” 2016,[11] “Individual spacies” which also includes “Tangles” 2020.[12][13]
In addition to Estonian exhibitions, he has participated in the international exhibitions such as “Simulacrum City” on the 7th International Architecture Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia (2000), “Baustelle Estland” in Berlin Art Academy (2001), “Man & Landscape” in Athens, Greece (2002).
In 2005, Maasik received the annual prize of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia for the creation of evocative architectural photography,[14] in 2001 the 1st and 2nd place in the architectural photography competition of the Museum of Estonian Architecture[15] and in 2019 the Kristjan Raud Art Award.[16][7]
Gallery
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Photo from the series "Northern District" -
Photo from the series "Tangles" -
"2nd Avenue" (Photo from the series " NYC 2005")
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References
edit- ^ Kunstimaja. "Arne Maasik "Omaruumid" / Suur saal / 26.09.–18.10.2020 | Tartu Kunstimaja / Tartu Art House" (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Struktuuri lummuses. Maailmalinn ja merevaikus". Virumaa Teataja (in Estonian). 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b "Arne Maasik". NOBA Nordic Baltic contemporary art platform. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Arne Maasik". HAUS galerii (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Arne Maasiku näitus „Pusad" | Eesti Kunstnike Liit". www.eaa.ee. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Rohemäe, Maria-Ann (2019-10-22). "Louis Kahni loomingust inspireeritud näitusel New Yorgis osaleb viis Eesti kunstnikku". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b ERR (2019-05-15). "Galerii: selgusid Kristjan Raua preemia 2019. aasta laureaadid". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ ERR, Reet Weidebaum | (2016-11-10). "Fahle galeriis näeb Arne Maasiku pilte New Yorkist". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Louis Kahn 120: Kahn Club – New York". newyork.mfa.ee. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ OKIA. "Arne Maasiku Chicago Fahle majas". Sirp (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "ARNE MAASIK. PARIS, PARIS". HAUS gallery. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Dokumentatsioon võsaskäimisest". Eesti Päevaleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Kunstimaja. "Arne Maasik "Omaruumid" / Suur saal / 26.09.–18.10.2020 | Tartu Kunstimaja / Tartu Art House" (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "2001 - 2010 |". www.kulka.ee. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Arhitektuurifoto võistlus". Eesti Kunstiakadeemia (in Estonian). 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Kristjan Raud Art Award". Retrieved 2024-09-11.