The Siuru collective in 1917. Peet Aren is at the upper left.

Peet Aren (29 June 1889 Odiste, Võisiku Parish – 26 January 1970 New York City) was an Estonian painter, theatre artist, and graphic artist.[1]

From 1908 to 1913, he studied at the Society for the Encouragement of Artists in St. Petersburg. From 1920 to 1925, he was a teacher at the State Industrial Art School in Tallinn. From 1926 to 1930, he taught at the Pallas Art School in Tartu.[1]

In the 1930s he worked mainly as a graphic artist.[1]

He designed the emblem of the Estonian Drama Theatre.[1] He is also designed the Cross of Liberty.[2]

In 1944 he escaped to Germany. From 1949 onward he lived in New York City.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Aren, Peet - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". etbl.teatriliit.ee. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  2. ↑ Hannes Walter. Eesti teenetemärgid. Tallinn 1998.
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