Krista Mölder
Krista Mölder (b.1972) is an artist based in Tallinn. She is a graduate of the Estonian Academy of Arts Photography MA programme (2006), and holds a Photography Studies MA from University of Westminster, London (2004). Mölder is a Photography lecturer at the Academy of Arts in Tallinn since 2003.
According to the artist, her interest in the relationship between person and space is an important part of her work. Mölder's melancholic photo series often highlight a distinctive absence of a subject, while presupposing an active viewer position. Mölder’s exhibitions are increasingly site-specific, taking her interest in spatial context beyond the content of the photographs themselves.
Mölder’s recent exhibitions include: "A Temporary Thing" with Alis Mäesalu, ARS Project Space (2024), "… and Other Shades of Light", with Kristi Kongi, curated by Siim Preiman, Tallinn Art Hall (2021-2022); "You Were a Bird", Temnikova & Kasela, Tallinn (2020); "Getting Lost", Kanzan Gallery, Tokyo (2017); “Between the Archive and Architecture”, with Neeme Külm and Taavi Talve, curated by Kati Ilves, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn (2016–2017); "Köler Prize 2016. Exhibition of Nominees”, Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn (2016); "YOU/BLUE", with Helena Tulve, Hobusepea gallery, Tallinn (2015); “Non-spaces”, Temnikova & Kasela, Tallinn (2013); “Being Present”, with Neeme Külm, Tallinn Art Hall gallery (2012); “Silence”, group show, Gallery Masters & Pelavin, New York (2012); "European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today" (vol.13), group show curated by Mikiko Kikuta, Turku, Tallinn, and Akita (2011–2012).
Selected works
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From the series "You Were a Bird" (Shimmering)
pigment print, archival paper, framed 65×80cm 2020
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From the series "You Were a Bird" (A Tail)
pigment print, archival paper, framed 46×75cm 2020
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From the series "You Were a Bird" (A Room with a Bath)
pigment print, archival paper, framed 110×136cm 2020
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From the series "You Were a Bird" (Nose and Wing)
pigment print, archival paper, framed 110×127cm 2020
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From the series "You Were a Bird" (Duo-wings I and Duo-wings II)
pigment print, archival paper, framed 30×38cm 2020
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From the series "You Were a Bird" (Labyrinth)
pigment print, archival paper, framed 73×90cm 2020
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From the series "Before the Sun Blinded our Eyes"
pigment print from 6x6 negative on archival paper, framed, museum glass 42×42cm 2020
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From the series "Before the Sun Blinded our Eyes"
pigment print on archival paper, framed, museum glass 30×38cm 2020
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From the series "Before the Sun Blinded our Eyes"
pigment print on archival paper, framed, museum glass 30×38cm 2020
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From the series "Before the Sun Blinded our Eyes"
pigment print on archival paper, framed, museum glass 53×70cm 2020
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"Yes, I Often Came By Here"
installation views, ARS Showroom gallery 2019
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From series "Inter-Space"
archival pigment print, mounted on 1.5mm anodised aluminium board supported with 15mm backframe 94×115cm 2016
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From series "Inter-Space"
archival pigment print, mounted on 1.5mm anodised aluminium board supported with 15mm backframe 115×94cm 2016
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From series "Inter-Space"
archival pigment print, mounted on 1.5mm anodised aluminium board supported with 15mm backframe 115×94cm 2016
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From series "Inter-Space"
archival pigment print, mounted on 1.5mm anodised aluminium board supported with 15mm backframe 115×94cm 2016
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From series "Inter-Space"
archival pigment print, mounted on 1.5mm anodised aluminium board 115×94cm 2016
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Exsistere
pigment print on fine art paper, framed, museum glass 90×73cm 2016
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Untitled I (On the Edge of the Forest) from series "You/Blue"
pigment print, archival paper 129×160cm 2015
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Untitled II (Artist Work) from series "You/Blue"
pigment print, archival paper 50×60cm 2015
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Video still of "You/Blue"
video 2015
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View with a Corner from series Being Present
pigment print, archival paper, 1/5+2ap 40×40cm 2012
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Corner with a Map from series Being Present
pigment print, achival paper, 1/5+2ap 40×40cm 2012
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Sofa from series Being Present
pigment print, archival paper, diasec, 1/5+2ap 75×93cm 2012
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Pool & Moon from series Being Present
pigment print, archival paper, diasec, 2/5+2ap 75×95cm 2012
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Corner with Tatami and Views from series Being Present
pigment print, archival paper 60×49cm 2012
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Lamp with Doors from series Being Present
pigment print 59×74cm 2012
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Library. From series MA. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paper, 3/5 94×115cm 2011
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Reception. From series MA / 間. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paper 32×42cm 2011
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Seiichi Shirai. Office II. From series MA / 間. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paper 90×110cm 2011
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Inazumi. Corridor with Light. From series MA / 間. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paper, mounted on aluminium, 2/5+2ap 80×80cm 2011
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Inazumi Screen. From series MA / 間. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paperment print, archival paper 32×42cm 2011
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Noshiro Fuji. From series MA / 間. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
photo 32×42cm 2011
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Seiichi Shiraii. Curtain. From series MA. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paper mounted on aluminium 90×110cm 2011
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Fog. From series MA. Project European Eyes on Japan. Japan Today, vol.13
pigment print, archival paper, 2/5+2ap 90×110cm 2011
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Veranda II from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Standard II from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Garden Boredom from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper, 1/5+2ap 60×60cm 2009
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Plate from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Restaurant I from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Matteo II with Cloud from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Odeon from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Shelf from series Boredom is Not Far from Ecstasy
pigment print, archival paper 60×60cm 2009
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Landmarks I. From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 90×90cm 2007
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Untitled (Kew). From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 90×90cm 2007
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Untitled (Isle of Skye). From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 75×75cm 2007
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Untitled (Della). From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 90×90cm 2007
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Untitled (Book). From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 90×90cm 2007
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Untitled (Cupboard). From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 90×90cm 2007
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Untitled (Zero). From series Landmarks. The use of empty toothpaste tube
pigment print, archival paper 90×90cm 2007
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