First time at the Venice Biennale

In 1997 Estonia first participated at the Venice Biennale with its own pavillion that was selected by Estonian Cultural Endowment. Three artists - Raoul Kurvitz, Jaan Toomik and Siim-Tanel Annus - participated with performances at the streets near San Marco Palace.

Since 1999 Center for Contemporary Arts, Estonia acts as the comissioner of the pavilion.

Raoul Kurvitz at la Biennale di Venezia in 1997