Tanel Veenre
Tanel Veenre is the jewellery brand of the Estonian artist and designer of the same name, based in Tallinn. It creates art jewellery and body adornments sold through its own channels and international galleries.
| Designer | Tanel Veenre (born 1977, Tallinn) |
|---|---|
| Education | Estonian Academy of Arts, 2005 |
| Award | Estonian National Cultural Award 2016 |
| Country | Estonia |
| Website | tanelveenre.com |
What is Tanel Veenre?
Tanel Veenre is the eponymous jewellery label of Tanel Veenre, an Estonian jewellery artist and designer born in Tallinn in 1977. He studied under Kadri Malk at the Estonian Academy of Arts, graduating in 2005, and took part in an exchange programme at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. Since 2012 he has been a professor at the Estonian Academy of Arts.
Products and positioning
The brand works at the meeting point of contemporary art jewellery and fashion. Its pieces include necklaces, brooches and other body adornments, with named works such as the necklace Voidupark and the brooch Palindrome I. Veenre's adornments have appeared in the windows of Selfridges in London.
Since 1994 he has taken part in at least 300 fairs, exhibitions and fashion shows in countries including Estonia, Germany, the USA, China, Israel and Brazil. Recognition includes:
- Estonian National Cultural Award (2016)
- Best display and curating at the International Fashion Showcase during London Fashion Week (2014)
- Kristjan Raud Art Award (2010)
Distribution
Besides its own channels, the work is represented by galleries such as Ornamentum in Hudson, New York, Platina in Stockholm, RA in Amsterdam and Putti in Riga.
Why it matters
Tanel Veenre is one of the most internationally visible names in Estonian jewellery, linking the Baltic art jewellery tradition with fashion retail and global gallery networks.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Tanel Veenre?
Tanel Veenre is an Estonian jewellery artist and designer born in Tallinn in 1977, who has been a professor at the Estonian Academy of Arts since 2012.
Where can you buy Tanel Veenre jewellery?
The jewellery is sold through the brand's own channels and represented by galleries such as Ornamentum in New York State, Platina in Stockholm and RA in Amsterdam.