Estonian musicians died at 75
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Kaljo Põllu
Kaljo Põllu (November 28, 1934 Kõrgessaare Parish-March 23, 2010) was an Estonian artist and visual artist.
He studied painting and graphic arts at the State Art Institute in Tallinn, Estonia. Põllu's work includes various forms of art, such as drawing, printmaking, book design, and stained glass. He was an important figure in the development of the Estonian printmaking tradition and was known for his colorful and surreal works, often incorporating mythical and folkloric elements. Põllu was also a professor at the Estonian Academy of Arts and played a key role in the revitalization of the country's traditional crafts. He received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts and culture, including the Order of the White Star from the President of Estonia in 2004.
In addition to his artistic achievements, Kaljo Põllu was also active in preserving and promoting Estonia's cultural heritage. He was a key figure in the restoration of the Püha Vaimu (Holy Spirit) church in Tallinn's Old Town, which had been used as a sports hall during Soviet times. Põllu oversaw the reconstruction of the church's interior and designed new stained glass windows for the building, which now serves as a concert hall and gallery. He also collaborated with folklorists and ethnographers to create works that reflected Estonian cultural traditions, such as his illustrated book "Estonian Mythology" and the series of prints "Songs of the Kalevipoeg". Põllu's legacy continues to inspire and influence Estonian artists today.
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