A story about the relationship between independent Soviet art and the West. It recalls a time when art was larger and more important than life itself. On one side, there are independent Soviet artists who lack not only the output but also the finances to complete their works. On the other side, there is the tempting West whose ambassadors (in the literal sense) take active interest in the Soviet underground art market. Selling one’s works to the West is a tricky business since the almighty KGB stands between the two mutually interested parties. Nevertheless, an incredible quantity of mainly Estonian and Moscovian visual art is sold and taken across the border. This is facilitated mainly by Western diplomats, behind whose coordinated actions stands none other than the CIA.
Art and the Cold War. Esthetic Resistance
May 15, 2024
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Sandra Jõgeva
Director
Sandra Jõgeva
Writer
Anu Veermäe
Producer
Kristiina Davidjants
Producer
Jako Krull
Director of Photography
Jaan Kristjan Utno
Director of Photography
Elen Lotman
Director of Photography
Aivo Rannik
Director of Photography
Kadri Nikopensius
Editor
Martti Sepp
Editor