Background
Edgar was born in Leningrad Oblast Volosovo to a farming family.
Edgar was born in Leningrad Oblast Volosovo to a farming family.
From 1951-1952 he studied at the Estonian State Art Institute and then of Leningrad Academy of Arts, graduating in 1958. He acted as a freelance artist throughout his life. In 1974 he was awarded the Kristjan Raud.
In 2002 he was given the Estonian Cultural Endowment annual award.