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Photographer pushing the boundaries of human body in nature – interview with Konsta Linkola
ByLaura 28/10/201728/10/2017

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…

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Interview with sculptor Nick Ervinck: “I am a futurist who is dreaming about the future.”
ByLaura 07/10/201707/10/2017

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…

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Maria Laine’s practice is dedication to details
ByLaura 25/09/201725/09/2017

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…

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Saara Ekström’s new film Amplifier embraces the history of Helsinki
ByLaura 21/09/201721/09/2017

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…

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Meet Anu Kauhaniemi our SHIFT mentoring artist
ByLaura 14/09/201714/09/2017

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…

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Performance directed by artist Jenny Cashmore (UK) at the Finnish Museum of Natural History
ByLaura 22/08/201722/08/2017

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…

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