Ragne Soosalu

Ragne Soosalu is a doctoral student and junior researcher at the Institute of Art History and Visual Culture, Estonian Academy of Arts since 2022. She holds academic ties to both the Estonian Academy of Arts and the University of Tartu. Her research focuses on Baltic German and Russian female artists active in Estonia from the late 19th century to WWII, alongside challenges in studying lost or destroyed artistic heritage.

Education:

• Estonian Academy of Arts
• University of Tartu

Research Interests:

Her work bridges historical art studies with contemporary cultural heritage preservation. Key areas include gender dynamics in early modern art scenes, transnational artistic networks in Baltic contexts, and methodologies for recovering erased cultural legacies. Her curatorial background in sound art exhibitions adds a practical dimension to her scholarly pursuits.

Professional Background:

From 2006–2022, she served as project manager and curator at Kumu Art Museum, where she organized sound art exhibitions. This experience informs her current academic focus on material and immaterial cultural artifacts.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed.