Lives and works in Tallinn Eesti and Black River Jamaica

Mix-media artist and dj, working with paintings and graphic arts, especially in different printing techniques. One of the most catchy Taarvvi’s artistic specificities are irony, different stories behind artworks and brightest colours.

EDUCATION 

2017. “New education - happyness”. Planetskool, India

2013. “Moku hanga”. Mi-Lab, Japan

2002. “Professional Skills for Instructors”. IATA, Switzerland

2000. Master degree in Art.  Eesti Kunstiakadeemia / Estonian Art Academy

1998. Bachelor degree in Art. Eesti Kunstiakateemia / Estonian Art Academy

1994. “Fotograafia / Photography”. Tallinn Sidekool, Estonia

LINKS

www.Laamann.ee 

www.instagram.com/Tarrvi.Laamann 

WORKS ARE PRESENTED 

Eesti Välisministeerium / Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Luv & Peace” (2015)

Eesti Rahvusringhääling / Estonian Public Broadcasting: “4th Circle” (2017)

Tallinna Keskraamatukogu / Tallinn Central Library: “Lauldud sõna” (2012)

Hiina Olympia Muuseum / China Olympic Art Museum: “Now Bueno” (2010)

Jüväsküla Kunsti Muuseum / Jyväskylä Art Museum: “Woman's Spirit” (2010)

Washington Kongresside / Washington Congress Library: “Revelation Book” (1998)

Jamaika RR / Jamaican National Library: “Revelation Book” (1998)

Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu / Estonian National Library: “Revelation Book” (1998)

Eesti Kunstiakadeemia kogu / Estonian Art Academy: “Revelation Book” (1998)

Tartu Kunstimuuseum / Tartu Art Museum: “Rock-n-Roll Kids” (1998)

Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu / Estonian National Library: “Surm” / “Death” (1996)

Private collections, Europe 

PROJECTS, EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES 

shows

2024. “Medeya Gjutars”. Gjutars Gallery, Finland & Viljandi, Eesti

2023. “Banaanivabariik” Vabaduse Galerii Tallinn.

2023. “Me Deya”. Pallas Galerii Tartu

2022. “Muusika”. Võru City Gallery.

2022. “Vibratsioon”. Pärnu Endla Teatrigalerii

2022. “Valaskala” Kõpu, Hiiumaa and Viinistu Art Museum

2021. "Reggae RMX.  Devon House, Kingston, Jamaica

2021. "Future Is Now”.  Litexpo, Vilnius, Lithuania

2021. "Love, Freedom, Nature». Saaremaa Kunstistuudio, Estonia

2021. "Klaaspärlimäng». Tartu Jaani Kirik, Estonia

2020 “Jungle Mix”. Rae Kultuurikeskus, Estonia

2020. “Tarrvism”. Solaris Gallery, Tallinn, Estonia

2019. “LP - Mango Mix”. Lashing Villas, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

2019. “Tarrvinism, Uptop”. Toompea castle, Tallinn, Estonia

residencies: 

2024. Gjutars Art Residency, Finland

2016. Väinö Tanner Art Residency, Italy

2015. Kala Art Residency, U.S.A.

2013. NES Artist Residency, Iceland + Mi-Lab, Japan

ARTIST VOICE  

I am Tarrvi Laamann, an artist born on November 29, 1973 in Estonia. With my creation, I

take a pleasant, or well-vibrating impulse from the surroundings and bring it to the viewer,

using various technologies. I call it an optimistic impulse from the environment and a later

creative expression: “Tarrvinism.”

Linkup radio show Bashment FM: https://www.mixcloud.com/reggaetarrvi/