{"id":942,"date":"2026-02-23T10:14:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arendus.tartuvalgus.ee\/?page_id=942"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:06:13","slug":"tava2026-avaleht","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arendus.tartuvalgus.ee\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"TAVA2026 avaleht"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FESTIVAL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

What is tava?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/span><\/span>\"The darker it gets, the brighter and clearer the power of light becomes.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

<\/strong><\/span>Elo Liiv, TAVA chief curator<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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<\/span><\/span>Tartu Architectural Lighting and Light Art Festival TAVA, also known as Tartu Light, is a comprehensive, international festival that brings together different fields of light and lighting art.<\/span><\/p>\n

The festival takes place every other year, and TAVA26 is the fifth edition. The main program consists of workshops, outdoor installations, concerts, and exhibitions that bring together different generations.<\/p>\n

Together, Tartu is transformed into a World of Light. Like an inviting beacon during the darkest time in the Nordics, it attracts culture enthusiasts to Southern Estonia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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ARCHIVE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Tava highlights<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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THE UGLIEST PLACE IN TARTU<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Lighting Design Workshop<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>The workshop is part of the TAVA26 Light Biennial and is based on Katja Muttilainen\u2019s light art concept \u201cThe Ugliest Place in the City.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The concept of the workshop is at once civic, social, and sociological. City residents will vote to select the ugliest place in Tartu, which will then be transformed through lighting during the TAVA26 Light Biennial.<\/span><\/p>\n

A site-specific lighting solution\u2014rooted in the history of the \u201cugly place\u201d\u2014will be developed together with workshop participants. Through light, they will be able to comment on the public space around us, raising awareness among residents and sparking curiosity. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/span>\"Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit...\"<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

<\/strong><\/span><\/span>Katja Muttilainen, lighting design teacher, artist, curator\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

TAVA26<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Programme<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LIGHT INSTALLATIONS<\/h3><\/div>

International and local artists bring light to the Botanical Garden and Toomem\u00e4gi. Three evenings. Three hours. Darkness comes to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watch installations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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CONCERTS<\/h3><\/div>

<\/span><\/span>Opening concert \u201cLooj\u00f5el\u201d in the Botanical Garden, and closing concert \u201cOOPUS\u201d \u2014 a meeting of music and light in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EXHIBITIONS<\/h3><\/div>

\u201cInherited Light\u201d \u2014 a generational exhibition on light and heritage by the Sculptors\u2019 Union and the Pallas University of Applied Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watch exhibitions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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WORKSHOPS<\/h3><\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/span>The IALD lighting design workshop with international masters. An educational program for everyone who wants to explore light art in depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watch workshops<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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SHORT FILM<\/h3><\/div>

<\/span><\/span>\u201cMetsik l\u00f5una\u201d short films in urban space \u2014 a survival arts documentary program projected onto buildings and open fields in Tartu.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Watch shortfilms<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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SIDE PROGRAM<\/h3><\/div>

<\/span><\/span><\/span>An additional program created in collaboration with Tartu cultural institutions and businesses, illuminating the entire city.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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COLLABORATION<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Be part of it<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>TAVA is a unique opportunity to connect your brand with an international light art festival. Join as a sponsor, partner, or volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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