Maria Arusoo Named Director of Tallinn Art Hall, Starting January 2027

Starting on January 1, 2027, Maria Arusoo will take over as the director and a board member of Tallinn Art Hall for a five-year term. This marks the arrival of a curator, dramaturg, and cultural manager to guide the Estonian venue, which is expected to reopen this December after extensive renovations lasting five years. Arusoo has led the Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art in Tallinn since 2013 and serves as the commissioner for the Estonian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Her previous experience includes curating at the Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art and managing projects for artist Martin Creed. Arusoo aims to expand the organization’s outreach and encourage innovative interactions with art and culture, focusing on collaboration and interdisciplinary methods.