{"id":600,"date":"2026-02-18T09:56:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tartuvalgus.ee\/?page_id=600"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:33:03","slug":"tootuba-tartu-koledaim-koht","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tartuvalgus.ee\/en\/tootuba-tartu-koledaim-koht\/","title":{"rendered":"The ugliest place in Tartu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE UGLIEST PLACE IN TARTU 16.-22.10.2026<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The \u201cUgliest Place in Tartu\u201d lighting design workshop is part of the TAVA26 Light Biennial and is based on Katja Muttilainen\u2019s light art concept \u201cThe Ugliest Place in the City.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The concept of the workshop is at once civic, social, and sociological. City residents will vote to select the ugliest place in Tartu, which will then be transformed through lighting during the TAVA26 Light Biennial.<\/span><\/p>\n

A site-specific lighting solution\u2014rooted in the history of the \u201cugly place\u201d\u2014will be developed together with workshop participants. Through light, they will be able to comment on the public space around us, raising awareness among residents and sparking curiosity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The inclusion of light offers passersby a different visual and cognitive experience, helping to reveal different layers of the \u201cugly\u201d spirit of the place.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ugliest Place in Tartu public survey and the subsequent workshop are being organised in cooperation with the City of Oulu. A second version of the artwork will also be on display at the LUMO Light Festival in Oulu as part of the 2026 European Capital of Culture. Tartu is the first place where the concept is being implemented in a workshop style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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FESTIVAL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

KATJA MUTTILAINEN<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/strong><\/span><\/span>Katja Muttilainen, lighting design teacher, artist, curator\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Katja\u2019s background lays in stage lighting design and she has designed and implemented numerous theatre, dance and event lightings since 1998.<\/span><\/p>\n

She uses mainly light, lighting and augmented reality as her mediums. In addition she teaches architectural and interior lighting in Finland. In her works she is interested in encounters: collaborating, communication and sharing of knowledge together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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WHO IS KATJA?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span>Katja Muttilainen (b. 1975, Varkaus, Finland) is a Tampere-based lighting specialist with a background in lighting design and teaching. Since 1998, she has designed and produced numerous lighting installations for theatre and contemporary dance.<\/span><\/p>\n

His pedagogical career began in 2003, and in addition to his teaching and creative work, he currently works as a curator of light art. Muttilainen mainly uses light, illumination and augmented reality (AR) as media in his work. He has a broad interest in social phenomena, interpersonal encounters and communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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WORKSHOP`S<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

ACTIVITIES<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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PARTICIPATION IN LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS<\/h3><\/div>\n

The workshop instructor will provide an overview of the entire process and share information about the latest trends in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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COMPOSITION OF SITE-SPECIFIC ANALYSIS<\/h3><\/div>\n

<\/span>Investigating and analyzing the location and history of workshop objects both during the day and at night to gain an in-depth understanding of the location and its context.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CREATING A CONCEPT<\/h3><\/div>\n

With the help of a supervisor, creative collaboration is carried out to develop lighting design concepts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CREATING AND TESTING PROTOTYPES<\/h3><\/div>\n

<\/span>Sketches and prototypes are created, different materials and lighting solutions are tested to bring their ideas to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CONSTRUCTION OF INSTALLATIONS<\/h3><\/div>\n

<\/span>Full-scale lighting solutions for the urban space will be built at the selected location.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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PARTICIPATING IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS<\/h3><\/div>\n

<\/span>Participate in critical discussions with peers and supervisor, receiving constructive feedback to improve your work<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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PUBLIC ATTENTION<\/h3><\/div>\n

<\/span>The lighting design installation completed in the workshop will be presented to a wider audience on the TAVA26 light trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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SCHEDULE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AND PARTICIPATION<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

The workshop will take place from October 16th to 22nd, 2026. The schedule will be finalized after we see which place is the \u201cugliest\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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