Mari Käbin

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Mari Käbin (born May 23, 1958, Tallinn, Estonia) is a notable Estonian artist and jewelry designer. She is known as book designer as well.

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life and education

Käbin began her studies at the Kopli Art School in 1973 and after graduating worked at Jewellery Plant as jeweler since 1980. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts in 1986, studying under professor Salme Raunam.

[edit] Career

Between 1986 and 1990 Käbin worked as jewellery designer at Jewellery Plant and made graphic designs for Nõmme Cultural House. She worked as freelance artist 1991 - 1994 and started as art teacher in 1994. She worked at Tallinna Pelgulinna Art Gymnasium and at Rahumäe Elementary School.

Käbin has had both solo and group exhibitions throughout the world. Her jewelry designs have been displayed in various museums and exhibitions in: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark , Germany, Belgium, U.S., Slovakia, Japan, France.