Summary

The author recounts an unexpected discovery of street art while searching for the Fotografiska Exhibition in Tallinn, Estonia, and reflects on the serendipitous nature of their best travel finds.

Abstract

While reminiscing over travel photos, the author stumbled upon images from an unintentional exploration in Tallinn, where they were initially seeking the Fotografiska Exhibition, as advertised in an airline magazine. Despite going in the wrong direction after a Bolt ride to Telliskivi Creative City, the author encountered captivating street art, which they found to be a delightful and thought-provoking surprise. After eventually finding the exhibition and enjoying its collections, the author faced a comical misadventure involving a construction site and a helpful stranger. The narrative concludes with the author expressing admiration for street art in other cities, suggesting a deep appreciation for the unexpected and historically rich aspects of their travels.

Opinions

The author values accidental discoveries during travel, considering them the best finds.
They have a preference for art with historical significance, as they are a self-proclaimed history buff.
The author finds the street art in Tallinn to be both beautiful and intriguing, questioning whether the pieces hold deeper meanings.
They enjoyed the Fotografiska Exhibition, indicating that the photographic collections were worth the visit and the entrance fee.
The author seems to appreciate the humor in their own misadventures, such as getting lost and ending up in a construction site.
There is an expressed gratitude towards the enterprising young man who helped the author escape the construction site.
The author recommends reading about street art in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and in two small Canadian towns

An Accidental Find in Tallinn

I was looking for the Fotografiska Exhibition

I was looking through some photos the other night as I’m wont to do when I’m looking for a photo in particular when I found these and remembered when I came across them by accident. My best finds when I’m travelling are accidental!

I was looking for the Fotografiska Exhibition which I had read about in the Air Baltic Magazine on the flight to Tallinn. Sometimes I find gems in those free magazines. The exhibition looked interesting so I thought I’d go do something arty. I’m a history buff so unless the art has some history, it’s not top of my to-do list.

I was out and about and the sun was still shining so I called a Bolt to get me to Telliskivi Creative City on the other side of the city. It was quite spread out and after being dropped off, I walked in completely the wrong direction. Must have been the sunshine that addled my brain. I wanted to see the Fotografiska Exhibition. And this is what I found instead.

Quite a find, don’t you think? I can only guess at the meaning of some of them if they even have any meaning or are they just really beautiful and/or frightening?

Eventually, I located the Fotografiska Exhibition, paid my 10 euro entrance fee and loved the collections. Here’s a sample:

One of Alison Jackson’s ‘*Truth is Dead’*

After wandering through the photographic exhibits, I caught the elevator to the 6th floor and went out onto the deck to admire the view and to figure out the way back to the train station. At least I know my way from there. I just have to follow the tracks back to the station. Simple! The only trouble was that I ended up in a construction site and on the wrong side of a 6-foot fence.

I was quite dismayed at the thought of having to walk all the way back again, but I couldn’t see a way out. An enterprising young man came along, saw my predicament, lifted one of the sections of fence, and beckoned me through the gap. Thank goodness I was out — there were cranes and equipment working and I’m sure I wasn’t supposed to be there.

After passing through the underpass to the other side of the road, I was confident I knew the way from here, but apparently I didn’t because I ended up lost! My first time out of the Old City Walls! I honestly don’t know how I did it!

Krasi Shapkarova shares some wonderful street art from Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

If You Love History, Culture, and Street Art, You’ll Love Plovdiv

Favorite art encounters from walking around a favorite city

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And I love Nella DiCarlo’s street art found in two small Canadian towns.

Small Town Street Art

The Striking Street Art of St Jacobs and St Thomas

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