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Tartu Ski Marathon special: Lembit Peegel's exhibition tour with Allar Levandi & Tiit Karuks

16th of February 16.00

Lembit Peegel

Fotografiska welcomes the year 2025, during which Tallinn holds the title of European Capital of Sport, with a focus on Estonian sports photography. On January 24, Fotografiska will open an exhibition titled 'Peegel/Pildis' by the legendary sports photographer Lembit Peegel. This is Peegel's first solo exhibition, showcasing numerous previously unseen images from his vast collection.

The exhibition is curated by Fotografiska Tallinn in collaboration with the Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum and sports advocates Are Altraja and Peeter Keek.

The exhibition offers audiences a glimpse into the work of sports photographer Lembit Peegel, featuring powerful and striking photographs that capture aspects of Estonian sports culture from the 1970s to the 1990s, along with fragments of more recent sports moments. Lembit Peegel, often working as a volunteer at the time, traveled to sports competitions with his camera, driven by passion, dedication, and determination. His exceptional ability to capture the beauty, charm, and pain of sports preserved authentic and vivid moments of sports history on film, contributing to the cultural narrative of Estonia.

16.02 Tartu Ski Marathon special:

The Tartu Marathon holds a significant place both in Lembit Peegel's work and in Fotografiska's exhibition. To mark the day of the Tartu Marathon, Fotografiska is hosting a special exhibition tour led by emeritus journalist Tiit Karuks and sports legend Allar Levandi. The tour will delve into the phenomenon of the Tartu Marathon, cross-country skiing, and Lembit's creative legacy, while also reminiscing about colorful moments from the history of sports.

Tartu Maraton

Tartu maraton, 1983 © Lembit Peegel

Päis: Allar Levandi, Kavgolovo, 1985 © Lembit Peegel