The Artistic Evolution of Malle Leis Malle Leis was an Estonian painter, printmaker, and theatre designer. Her creative journey began with formal education at the Tartu Art School and the Estonian Academy of Arts, where she graduated from the stage design department. As an original member of the ANK '64 group, she participated in an organization that held exhibitions outside the official system and organized private seminars on modern art. In the early sixties, Leis preferred working in abstraction, but by the end of the decade, she developed an interest in pop art. Her work during this p…