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Of the tens of thousands of islands in the Baltic Sea, it is Kihnu that has been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a small island community of less than 600 inhabitants, Kihnu is the sole bearer of this unique cultural heritage. The island of Kihnu has preserved its traditional songs, dances and daily wear of folk costumes.
The Kihnu Naivists were the first known practitioners of Naivist art in Estonia, who painted detailed and brightly coloured paintings, mostly of sailing ships and seascapes. The continuation of artistic traditions is a very important link for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Kikuyu – it is through the naive artistic tradition that we can create new art today. In the art camps, we combine two art forms specific to the island of Kihnu: naive art, which has a long and rich history on the island, and Kihnu’s vibrant traditional culture.
Living naivism leaves its cultural imprint on the future!
