Fred Kotkas
Fred Kotkas (b. 1986) is a painter and illustrator, who lives and works in Tallinn, Estonia. He studied at the Estonian Academy of Arts, graduating with a BA in Painting in 2012.
Kotkas’s works are comic comments on the bizarre phenomenon of everyday life, characterised by their poster-like pop sensibility. Although working primarily with painting and illustration, the artist has produced several experiments with other media. His recent exhibitions include solo shows at Temnikova & Kasela gallery, Tallinn (2013; 2019), and Hobusepea gallery, Tallinn (2012); as well as group shows at Rundum Rehearsal Space, Tallinn (2014); Tartu Art House (2012) and Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn (2010).
Selected works
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From the series "Estonian Party"
acrylic, canvas 132×175cm 2018
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From the series "Estonian Party"
acrylic, canvas 132×175cm 2018
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From the series "Estonian Party"
acrylic, canvas 118×106cm 2018
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From the series "Estonian Party"
acrylic, canvas 132×175cm 2018
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Piss-Stop I
oil, canvas 85×130cm 2013
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Piss-Stop II
oil, canvas 85×130cm 2013
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Piss-Stop III
oil, canvas 85×130cm 2013
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Piss-Stop IV
oil, canvas 85×130cm 2013
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Piss-Stop V
oil, canvas 85×130cm 2013
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TTK
acrylic, canvas 85×130cm 2014
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