ELLELL is Estonia’s first dedicated art advisory practice. We work with clients to select and acquire artworks, develop coherent and long-term collecting strategies, and curate, document, and manage existing collections.

We provide educational programs focused on the structures of the art market, including the operations of private galleries, auctions, and art fairs, as well as issues of valuation, provenance, and the legal frameworks of art ownership.

In parallel, we organize curated travel programs to international art fairs, exhibitions, and openings, facilitating direct engagement with the international art ecosystem and its professionals, including artists, gallerists, curators, and fellow collectors.

ELLELL advises private customers and organizations on the acquisition, management, and exposition of contemporary art in private and corporate settings.

Our work supports both emerging and established collectors, as well as those seeking carefully considered artworks for residential, corporate, or public environments.

Contact

info@ellell.ee

Lilian
Hiob-Küttis

Lilian Hiob-Küttis is a curator and gallerist with extensive international experience. Her professional background includes long-term work at Temnikova & Kasela Gallery, where she was responsible for coordinating major international projects, planning and managing participation in art fairs, and overseeing large-scale exhibition productions, alongside the gallery’s daily operations.

She holds a Master’s degree in Art History and Visual Culture from the Estonian Academy of Arts.

Hiob-Küttis is a guest lecturer in the Curatorial Studies program at the Estonian Academy of Arts and teaches the course “The ABCs of Art Collecting” at the Academy’s Open Academy.

She has collaborated with a number of leading organizations, including Synlab, Sunly, Taad Foundation (Vilnius), and VKG Group. Her forthcoming curatorial projects include a solo exhibition by Laura Põld at the Eva Kahan Foundation (Vienna and Budapest) and a group exhibition at Kai Art Center. In 2026, she will serve as Artistic Director of the art fair Foto Tallinn.

Her curatorial practice includes exhibitions at the Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, Punctum Gallery, Kogo Gallery, Margot Samel Gallery (New York), Asni Gallery (Riga), Vaal Gallery among others.

Kadi-Ell
Tähiste

Kadi-Ell Tähiste has worked in various roles within the art sector for nearly fifteen years. She serves as Director of Operations of the Estonian Association of Art Institutions (KAEL), which coordinates collaboration and advocacy for more than thirty Estonian art museums, galleries, and supporting organizations. She is a guest lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts and at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, and is the Executive Director of Estonia’s only art fair Foto Tallinn.

Tähiste has worked at the Estonian Contemporary Art Development Center, focusing on the development of the gallery sector and the promotion of art export; was involved in the establishment of Kai Art Center and contributed to its formative years; has worked at Estonia’s oldest private gallery Vaal Gallery, and at the Ministry of Culture and managed several one-off art projects in Estonia and internationally. She holds a cum laude Master’s degree in Law from the University of Tartu.

Tähiste is an active participant in cultural policy discussions and consistently advocates for greater visibility and sustainability of the art sector, as well as for improved working conditions for cultural practitioners. In 2023, she received the Recognition Award of the Visual and Applied Arts Endowment of the Estonian Cultural Endowment (together with Elin Kard, Maarin Ektermann, and Airi Triisberg).

Services

  1. Hourly-based comprehensive art advising service, including:
    • Analysis of individual preferences, goals, and collecting interests
    • Targeted research and sourcing of artworks, including information on availability and pricing
    • Development of long-term collecting strategies (optional)
  2. Lectures and tailored seminar programs covering:
    • Art collecting and market fundamentals
    • Auctions, galleries, and art fairs
    • Artwork pricing and legal aspects of art ownership
    • Programs are available for private groups or companies, either as a single session (1–3 hours) or as an extended lecture or course series based on clients needs
  3. Curated visits and trips
    • Guided visits to galleries, artists’ studios, and exhibitions
    • Group visits to international art fairs and major cultural events, accompanied by a curated program
    • Join our mailing list to participate in upcoming trips, receive event invitations and updates
  4. Additional Expertise
    • Acquisitions & Logistics
      Contracts, payments, insurance, transport, and authenticity verification
    • Curation & Installation
      Placement of artworks within specific spaces, including exhibition planning and concept development, transport, installation, and framing
    • Collection Management
      Strategic development of collections, ongoing market analysis, rotation, and advice on resale or auctions
    • CSR & ESG Advisory
      Integrating art initiatives into corporate social responsibility and sustainability strategies