Biography
Anu Muiste (b. 1984) is an artist whose work stems from an interest in the inner world of the individual and their relationship with the surrounding environment. She is interested in the complexity of human nature, exploring both its vulnerability and sensitivity as well as its fears, joys and hidden impulses. These experiences take shape in her work through organic forms, vibrant colours and dreamlike imagery. Muiste’s artistic approach moves between abstraction and figuration, combining intuitive creation and playfulness with considered conceptual layers. Familiar imagery and unexpected associations create a tension between what is visible and what is only hinted at, leaving room for ambiguity and personal interpretation.
Master of Arts at Estonian Academy of Arts
Master of Arts in Social Science at Tallinn University
Union Membership
Estonian Painters Association
2026 Form and Play. Viinistu Art Museum. Barrel Gallery, Viinistu
2023 The Fift Element with Helen Sirp, Sandra Sirp and Anna Kõuhkna. Vaal Gallery, Tallinn
2022 Sensitive Traveler. Eduard Vilde Museum / Castellan House Gallery, Tallinn
2022 Sensitive Traveler II. Telliskivi Creative City Gallery, Tallinn
2022 Insight with Julia Valtanen. Rotermann Gallery, Tallinn
2021 Sassumus / Tangledness. Põhjala Sepikoja Gallery, Tallinn
2020 10 Things (works created during residency). A.I Kunstitalu Summer Gallery, Muhu
2020 Trilogue with Anna Kõuhkna and Sandra Sirp. Eduard Vilde Museum / Castellan House
Gallery, Tallinn
2019 The Other You. Art Gallery of the Türi Cultural Center, Türi
2018 When I Grow up, I'm Going to be a Psychopath. Rävala Pop- up Gallery, Tallinn
Group Exhibitions
2026 “Anarchy”. Curated exhibition of the Estonian Painters’ Union. Curator: Vilen Künnapu.
Kadrioru Plaza Gallery, Tallinn.
2026 “Ritual”. Auction exhibition of Estonian women artists. Viimsi Artium Contemporary Art Gallery,
Estonian Art Auction (EKO), Viimsi.
2026 Autumn Exhibition. Vernissage Gallery, Tallinn.
2026 SMS. WIFI. OK. Baltic New Painting. Viscosa Cultural Factory, Hiiumaa
2026 Spring Exhibition. Vernissage Gallery, Tallinn
2026 Tartu Art Auction Exhibition. Tartu Art House Monumental Gallery, Tartu
2026 Ideal Landscapes. Estonian Painters Association annual exhibition. Curated by Jaan Elken.
MONA The Museum of New Art, Pärnu
2025 Auction of prominent Estonian female artists. Contemporary Art Gallery of Viimsi Artium,
Estonian Art Auction (EKO), Viimsi
2025 Estonian Contemporary Art Auction and Exhibition. Estonian Art Auction (EKO), Tallinn
2025 Estonian Contemporary Art Auction and Exhibition. Estonian Art Auction (EKO),
Kuressaare
2025 EKA Graduation Show TASE ‘25. Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn
2025 Young Art Spring Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Fotografiska, Tallinn
2024 Live, live, live. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Tiiu Rebane. Kadrioru
Plaza Gallery, Tallinn
2024 The Body. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Tiiu Rebane. Kadrioru Plaza
Gallery, Tallinn
2024 Christmas auction of prominent Estonian female artists. Contemporary Art Gallery of
Viimsi Artium, Estonian Art Auction (EKO), Viimsi
2024 Young Art Autumn Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Fotografiska, Tallinn
2024 Estonian Contemporary Art Auction and Exhibition. Estonian Art Auction (EKO),
Kuressaare
2024 International Nude Art Exhibition MAN & WOMAN: SOS, MONA The Museum of New Art,
Pärnu
2024 Somewhere, over the rainbow. Estonian Painters Association annual exhibition. Curated by
Jaan Elken. MONA The Museum of New Art, Pärnu
2024 “EKA in Kenya. Implementing the Upmade System”, EKA Gallery, Tallinn
2024 Tartu Art Auction Exhibition. Tartu Art House Monumental Gallery, Tartu
2023 The Spirit of The Time. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Vilen Künnapu.
Kadrioru Plaza Gallery, Tallinn
2023 Young Art Autumn Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Fotografiska, Tallinn
2023 Reality and Imagination continuation exhibition. Curated by Jaan Elken. Draakoni Gallery,
Tallinn
2023 Young Art Spring Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Fotografiska, Tallinn
2023 White Ship. Estonian Painters Association exhibition. Curated by Tiiu Rebane. Kadrioru
Plaza Gallery, Tallinn
2023 Reality and Imagination. Estonian Painters Association annual exhibition. Curated by Jaan
Elken. MONA The Museum of New Art, Pärnu
2022 Young Art Autumn Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Fotografiska, Tallinn
2022 Art Collection Starter. Victoria Olt Gallery, Tallinn
2022 Young Art Spring Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Telliskivi Creative City Green
Hall, Tallinn
2022 Love Story. Estonian Painters Association annual exhibition. Curated by Jaan Elken. MONA
The Museum of New Art, Pärnu
2022 Neonaivism. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Vilen Künnapu. HAA
Gallery, Helsinki
2022 Tartu Art Auction Exhibition. Tartu Art House Monumental Gallery, Tartu
2021 Neonaivism. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Vilen Künnapu. Kadrioru
Plaza Gallery, Tallinn
2021 Young Art Auction Exhibition by Art & Tonic Gallery. Telliskivi Creative City Green Hall,
Tallinn
2021 Park and City. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Vilen Künnapu.
Kadrioru Plaza Gallery, Tallinn
2021 Temporary Ground. Estonian Painters Association annual exhibition. Curated by Jaan
Elken. MONA The Museum of New Art, Pärnu
2020/21 Pause. Curated by Stella Mõttus and Jana Huul. Võrumaa Museum, Võru
2020 Woman. Replacement Body. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Leila
Lükko and Tiiu Rebane. Noorus Gallery, Tartu
2020 The Heart of Park. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Vilen Künnapu.
Eduard Vilde Museum / Castellan House Gallery, Tallinn
2020 Artists who paint artists. Part of Estonian Artists Association (EAA) annual Spring
exhibition. Estonian Painters Association curator exhibition by Kai Kaljo. Tallinn Art Hall
Gallery, Tallinn
Residency
2024 Estonian Academy of Arts upmade system implementation in collaboration with Moi
University, Kenya, Eldoret
2020 Estonian Artists Association (EAA) Muhu Art Residency A-I-R program, Focus on
ZEITGEIST, Muhu
Video
2016 Music video for WGW, Not Getting Older (directing)
2016 Music video for WGW, Sweet Desire (directing)
2015 Mari Masso Portrait film (short), Words behind the Colours (directing)