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Tallinn Art Hall

Tallinn Art Hall (Estonian : Tallinna Kunstihoone) is an art gallery built in 1934 by Edgar Johan Kuusik on Freedom Square in Tallinn, Estonia. [1]

It is known for its exhibitions of modern art, held in the gallery itself as well as the locations Tallinn Art Hall Gallery [2] and Tallinn City Gallery.

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Work sculpture by Juhan Raudsepp

The original building was modified by adding an additional story in the 1960s.[ citation needed ] Perhaps this is what caused the crack in the facade visible near one of the two decorative sculptures of Work and Beauty by the sculptor Juhan Raudsepp  [ et ].[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Tallinn Art Hall". Visit Estonia. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  2. "Tallinn Art Hall Gallery". Visit Estonia. Retrieved 27 July 2020.

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