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Thursday, 28.03.2024, 15:13
Estonian Embassy in Riga presented Latvia book designed by Raul Meel, “Solomon’s Song of Songs”
The books were accepted by museum director Mara Lace and library director Andris Vilks.
Well-known Estonian artist Raul Meel illustrated virtual books of "Solomon's Song of Songs" in eleven languages – Dutch, French, German, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, and Estonian.
According to Estonian Ambassador Jaak Joeruut, he is working on the final piece in the series, a Latvian-language book.
"The work is unique in each language, with every page given its own artistic form," said Joeruut.
While presenting the books, Ambassador Jaak Joeruut stated that the ancient and globally known original Hebrew text, its various translations, and the contemporary, congenial artistic interpretation produce a result with roots and branches that reach simultaneously into folk cultures and world culture, into fine arts and literature, and into religion and modern-day technology.