“What did you find most useful about the Group Crit?” “Everything!” Group crit and discussion with Mark Devereux and Laura Köönikkä Tuesday 28.11.2017 at 4pm-5.30pm or 6pm-7.30pm Location: Helsinki TBA Fee 80€ + VAT 24% The event is in English To participate book your place by emailing maiju@finnishartagency.com Would you like to receive feedback on…
Konsta Linkola´s photography exhibition Avanto (Icy Waters) is a portrayal of the collision of a human body and ice cold water. The exhibition will be on display at the Bang Bang Gallery in Helsinki, Finland 14.9.2017-7.1.2018. Finnish Art Agency interviewed Konsta about his work and the Avanto-exhibition. Hi Konsta, tell us what made you interested…
Sculptor Nick Ervinck (b. 1981, Belgium) explores the boundaries between various media from sculpture and 3D print installations to architecture and design. Ervinck does not only focus on the autonomous sculptural object but also questions its spatial positioning pointing to phenomenological experience and embodiment of space. He creates huge installations, sculptures, prints, work drawings and…
The Superwood weekend is getting closer! Finnish Art Agency has gathered a group of young Finnish visual artists for the festival in a site-specific art exhibition, located in the unique 1960’s interior of Hotel Rantapuisto. We interviewed the breathtakingly talented painter Maria Laine about her love for art, her inspiration and her working methods. What…
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…