Enn Põldroos

Enn Põldroos (21 May 1933 – 5 September 2025) was an Estonian painter, monumental artist and writer. He led the Estonian Artists' Association (Eesti Kunstnike Liit) as chairman and president in 1985–1989 and 1995–1998, and served as a member of the Supreme Council of Estonia during the transition period (1988–1991), including the vote to restore Estonia's independence on 20 August 1991.

Early life and education Põldroos was born in Tallinn on 21 May 1933. His father was actor and director .

Monumental works Sources from the Estonian Artists’ Association and ERR list among his best-known monumental commissions: Raadiolill (1978, Estonian Radio building) Eestimaa (1983, Estonian Embassy in Moscow) Inimeste elu (1985, Tallinn Linnahall) Varju ja valguse piiril (1993, National Library of Estonia). Konrad Mägi Prize (2013).

Biographical art databases additionally record earlier Soviet-era and Baltic-region prizes (including Vilnius Painting Triennial awards, Kristjan Raud Art Award, and a USSR State Prize), though coverage varies by source.

Personal life Enn Põldroos was married to radio journalist from 1966 until their divorce in 1973. In 1975, he had a son, economist Juhan Põldroos, and the following year, a daughter, fashion designer .

In 2004, he married actress Rita Raave. They resided in Soe in Viljandi County, and operated a small, private art museum in Viljandi until Põldroos's death in on 5 September 2025.