Aapo Ilves

Estonian poet and illustrator

Aapo Ilves - Estonian poet and illustrator
Born

October 20th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Estonia

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Born in Estonia, contributions to poetry and illustration began in the 1990s. The body of work includes several poetry collections that explore themes of nature and human experience. An illustrative style that combines simplicity and depth characterized the visual arts, enhancing the literary works. Engagement in Estonian cultural dialogues through poetry festivals and literary events solidified a role in the Estonian arts community.

Published acclaimed poetry collections including 'Kitsed ja seotud'

Created illustrations for various literary works

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