An upcoming underwater art exhibition brings together graphic art and underwater photography in a submerged setting where history, nature and imagination converge.
The underwater art exhibition “Underwater Journey Continues” will open in Rummu, Estonia. An invitation-only opening event will take place on June 18, while the exhibition will be open to all visitors from June 20 until October 11, 2026.
The exhibition brings together Lauri Haavel’s graphic art and the underwater photography of Ants Stern and Valdur Maibach, creating a unique journey where reality, history, nature, and imagination meet.
The exhibition combines two distinct yet complementary worlds. Lauri Haavel’s graphic works explore the connections between humans, nature, and imagination, where symbols, mythical creatures, and organic forms intertwine into a unified whole. Ants Stern’s and Valdur Maibach’s underwater photographs take visitors to places that truly exist – submerged structures, shipwrecks, beneath the ice, and among coral reefs.
Together, these works create a journey between the visible and the invisible. The photographs present the world as divers experience it, while the graphic art interprets similar themes through thoughts, emotions, and visual symbolism. Reality and imagination, documentary observation and artistic interpretation meet within the exhibition.
“Underwater Journey Continues is not simply an art exhibition underwater. It is an opportunity to experience art in an environment where the visitor becomes part of the exhibition itself. Rummu’s underwater world creates an experience that cannot be found in any traditional gallery,” says Rasmus Lehe, curator of the exhibition.
The exhibition is located in Rummu’s unique underwater environment, within the flooded area of the former Murru prison and quarry, internationally known as the Rummu Underwater Prison. Part of the exhibition can be viewed from the surface while snorkeling, paddleboarding, or travelling by other watercraft. The entire exhibition, however, unfolds underwater and is best experienced while scuba diving.
The exhibition is accessible both to certified divers and to those discovering the underwater world for the first time. Visitors can explore the exhibition through introductory try dives. In addition, guided snorkeling tours will be organized, allowing visitors to experience the exhibition from the surface.
“Underwater Journey Continues” invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world where history, nature, art, and imagination meet.
Artists
Lauri Haavel – Graphic Art
Ants Stern – Underwater Photography
Valdur Maibach – Underwater Photography
Curator
Rasmus Lehe – Founder of Rummu Diving, Diving Instructor, Exhibition Creator and Curator
Exhibition Information
Exhibition: “Underwater Journey Continues” RUMMU 2026
Location: Rummu Diving Dive Centre, Rummu Quarry, Estonia (www.rummu.ee)
Opening Event: June 18, 2026 (Invitation Only)
Open to the Public: June 20 – October 11, 2026
Access: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Watercraft
Opening Event Attendance
Advance registration is required to attend the opening event on June 18. Journalists and other interested guests are kindly requested to register by contacting rasmus@rummudiving.ee.
Media Contact
Rasmus Lehe / Rummu Diving / rasmus@rummudiving.ee / +372 51 55 722 www.rummudiving.ee
