Vaadet

Vaadet is a Baltic contemporary art collective and platform dedicated to exploring perception and urban space through visual media. The name derives from Estonian vaade, meaning view or outlook, and evokes multiple vantage points.

Founded in 2010 in Tallinn, Vaadet emerged from collaboration among artists, curators, and designers working across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The group pursues site-specific installations, public interventions, and publications that invite participation and examine memory, borders, and everyday life.

Vaadet operates as a non-profit association with rotating membership. Its activities are supported by national arts grants, European Union cultural funds, sponsorships, and project income. The organization runs residencies, an annual exhibition series, and a small publishing program.

Notable projects include Riverlight (2012), a riverside installation; Horizons (2016), a series of architectural interventions; and The Quiet City (2019), an urban sound piece. The work is presented in galleries and public spaces in Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius, and has appeared in several art journals. Critics sometimes highlight its emphasis on making perception a social activity, while noting occasional accessibility challenges or context dependence.

Vaadet continues to develop new collaborations across the Baltic region, expanding digital projects and community-oriented programs.

See also: Baltic art, site-specific art, public art.