Hannes StarkopfHannes Starkopf was an Estonian sculptor.Early life and educationStarkopf was born in Tallinn. He graduated from in 1983 and from Tallinn Art University in 1991 as a sculptor.CareerStarkopf worked as a lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts from 1993 onward, and he became the head of the Department of General Sculpture in 1995.WorksAs a student, Starkopf restored two of Anton Starkopf's War of Independence monuments in 1988, recarving the angel statue of the Ambla [War of Independence Monument] and restoring the bronze reliefs of the Türi War of Independence Monument. His public sculptures include a painted bronze angel statue in the courtyard of Gustavus Adolphus High School, a bust of Gustavus Adolphus for the interior, and the Albert Uustulnd Monument in Kuressaare.FamilyHis grandfather was the sculptor Anton Starkopf. His brother is the medical researcher.