Aili Vahtrapuu

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Aili Vahtrapuu (born 26 January 1950) is an Estonian sculptor. [1]

In 1980 she graduated from the Estonian State Art Institute. [1] In 2007 Vahtrapuu was awarded a PhD by Sorbonne University. [2] Vahtrapuu was a professor at Tallinn University in Estonia in 2009. [2] [3]

She is a member of Estonian Artists' Union. [1]

Personal exhibitions

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Aili Vahtrapuu". Eesti Kunstimuuseum (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 Heinla, Eda (24 June 2013). "Interview with Aili Vahtrapuu - Sculptor - Creativity & Human Development". Creativity Journal. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. Voore, Maiki (17 March 2010). "Five years of Tallinn University". Tallinn University. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.