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Photo exhibition celebrates the bond between generations
06.10.2010
Merli Antsmaa, who is the compiler and designer of the exhibition, says that she has never met her grandfather Kalju because he left this world in 1976, ten years before she was born. "My grandfather was a village photographer at Pärnumaa. Some time ago, I came into the possession of some of his photos and I noticed that there are similarities between his and my own photos. I can now say that photography has helped me to connect with my deceased grandfather. Young people should learn more from their ancestors and value them more - memories are a very valuable asset," she says.
Merli Antsmaa, who was born in 1986, has been actively taking photos since 2006. During her studies at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, she has captured on photographs several of the exam projects of different dancers, actors and musicians not to mention numerous cultural events in Viljandi.
Kalju Mihkelson (1931-1976) worked as a village photographer near Häädemeeste, Pärnumaa. His photos show people from the village in different settings (parties, funerals, family events, etc). He also took a lot of portraits. The photos which can be seen in the Traditional Music Center date back to 1950s and 1960s.
After Viljandi, the exhibition will travel to Tartu, Tallinn and Rakvere.