Astrid Tiits – Estonian Ceramicist and Art Deco Pioneer Astrid Andreas Parmask, affectionately known as Astrid Tiits (1907-2005), was an Estonian ceramic artist and designer who profoundly shaped Estonia’s cultural landscape. Born in Tallinn on June 16, 1907, Tiits pursued her artistic vocation without formal academic training—a remarkable testament to her innate passion for creativity and her extraordinary ability to transform concep…