A high demand for Estonian artwork

Estonian works of art are fetching ever higher prices at auctions, Postimees newspaper writes, calling on the state to invest in works by Estonian artists: "The crowds at the auctions show that Estonia has left behind the phase where people only bought cooking appliances, and has now entered the period of enthusiasm for art. Ultimately it is a question of taste whether people take home classical or modern works. The main thing is that they should buy them at all. ... But why doesn't Tallinn airport show works by our artists in its waiting hall, for example? The central station is being much more cooperative, with its exhibition of large format photos by young photographers. The state should see to it that works by young Estonian artists are shown in state offices and schools."

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