In Saara Ekström‘s new film Amplifier the Helsinki Olympic Stadium represents a historical paradigm shift. Completed in 1938 the building outlines pure functionalist architecture and stands as a landmark for optimistic utopia and the oblivion of man’s neglect of history. Two years ago the stadium closed for a major and ongoing restoration. The abandoned athletic field with…
What kind of thoughts has the SHIFT mentoring program raised in you concerning your own artistic practice? The process of my painting practise hasn’t changed but I have got more ideas and learned how to present my work and myself as well. I’ve learned that the artist can effect one’s own career by making initiatives and…
Descent is a live performance by British artist Jenny Cashmore. The performative intervention will happen at the staircase of the Finnish Museum of Natural History on the 24th of August. A group of four performers will explore movement and architecture in this site-specific act. Come join us on the Night of The Arts at the Finnish Museum…
Flow Festival, arranged for the 14th time, was especially characterised by its emphasis on art this year. The festival’s art program was more extensive than ever and partly based on collaboration with one of Helsinki’s most well known galleries, gallery Forum Box. Finnish Art Agency visited the festival and interviewed the three artists, Juhana Moisander,…
The highlight of the Finnish festival summer was celebrated last weekend as Flow Festival 2017 took place at Suvilahti in Helsinki. The festival was organised for the 14th time and was advertising itself as renewed and better than ever. Changes were indeed visible and despite 25 000 daily visitors the festival had become more spacious…
Are you making an amazing project but would like to share the project management and brainstorming with someone? Does your work look fantastic at your studio but would look fabulous on someone else’s wall or at an exhibition? Do you need somebody with a helping hand in a project or an exhibition? Is your institution already…