Konrad Mägi

The first major UK exhibition of Konrad Mägi (1878–1925).

A pioneer of Estonian modernism, yet little known in the UK, this landmark exhibition brings together over 60 of Mägi’s most captivating works for the first time in the UK. From radiant skies to psychologically charged portraits, each work pulses with energy and experimentation, revealing a short but astonishingly inventive career shaped by travel and his own personal struggles.

Throughout his short but brilliant career, Mägi constantly reinvented his style. This exhibition traces that journey: from the radiant Norwegian landscapes that first brought him acclaim, to striking portraits that reveal his bold use of colour and expressive brushwork.

You’ll see Mägi’s breakthrough works from the Baltic islands, painted during summers in Saaremaa and Vilsandi, where wild flora and vast seas inspired some of his most vibrant canvases. The final room brings you to Southern Estonia, where Mägi’s late landscapes capture shimmering lakes and dramatic skies, reflecting his fascination with nature, rhythm, and the mystical.

Along the way, discover how Mägi absorbed influences from Cubism and German Expressionism, while forging a style that was entirely his own: intense, experimental, and deeply connected to the world around him.

Alongside Mägi’s masterpieces, you’ll encounter a new commission by contemporary Estonian artist Kristina Õllek. Created during a residency in the Saaremaa islands, her sculptural installation uses sea salt, limestone, and cyanobacteria to explore the living, evolving nature of landscape, placing past and present in powerful dialogue.

Adults from £18,
free for members

Tuesday—Sunday 10am – 5pm