Exhibitions

Merja Castrén, Laura Havanto and Riitu Uosukainen are the ceramics artists behind the exhibition Canopy which reflects on the significance of forests in our lives. Meet the artists at the gallery on the last day of the exhibition Jan 7th from 1-3 PM.

In these past few years I have been interested in painting portraits of those people who have been the trailblazers of their time. People who were thinking outside the box. Queens is a collection of portraits of people who have inspired me in my own life. It continues the work I presented in the exhibition Perfect Strangers in 2020. Meet the artist at the gallery on the last day of the exhibition Jan 7th from 1-3 PM.

Professor Antero Takala (b. 1939) is a photographic artist who lives and works in Helsinki, Finland. He has held numerous private exhibitions since 1966 around the world, showing landscapes, portraits and experimental photography. Welcome to the exhibition opening and book launch on Tuesday November 15th from 5-7 PM.

Pertti Nisonen is known for his portrait photographs. Kansalaisia-Citizens exhibition and book that will be launched in the exhibition opening consists of his black and white portraits from 1979-2021. There will also be a small collection of his wooden sculptures. Welcome to the exhibition opening on Tuesday October 25th from 5-7 PM.

Welcome to the exhibition opening on Tuesday October 25th from 5-7 PM. "This exhibition presents lace paintings and weavings with natural materials that pay homage to the lakes and the natural world. The works describe the life in lakes in different seasons. My relationship with lakes and nature is mystical. Crocheting connects me to the women in my family and is for me one of the everyday rituals in a woman's life."

Photojournalist Timo Kirves (1939-2021) worked as a photographer for over 60 years. He is best remembered for his photographs of people. In his last years he was enchanted by Havanna and travelled there three times to photograph. The exhibition and book Havanna Mix were finalized by his nephew, Antti Kirves who will be present at the gallery on Sat October 22nd from 1-3 PM.

Myötäreaktio ("Co-reaction") is a multidisciplinary exhibition by stage designer Salli Kari and art educator Susanna Kaulanen. It explores unknown feelings; those areas of traumatic experiences that are suppressed and difficult perceive. The exhibition combines paintings, poetry, installation and sound. Meet the artists at the gallery on the last day of the exhibitions on Oct 22nd from 1-3 PM.

Classics and rarities from old Japan. This exhibition offers an intriguing glimpse into Edo-Meiji era and its lively publishing trade and woodcut prints. There will be works by well-known artists such as Hiroshige and Hokusai and senjafuda-woodcuts with themes related to pilgrimages . The exhibition is organized by Eye on Art Team together with Kyoto Paradise Book Art Gallery.

Siimes - Majatuksia -exhibition presents photography by Liisa Takala from 2020-2022. The main focus is on tree houses and playhuts and structures that were constructed by children. Meet the Artist at the gallery on Saturday October 1st from 1-3 PM.

Joki kaipaa valtamerta - River Longs for the Sea is a site-specific installation in two spaces which include also paintings and a poem in twenty verses.

Exhibition opening on Night of the Arts August 18th from 5-7 PM. This exhibition combines works by mother and son, Ukrainian Julia and Daniil Nemirovskaja separated by the ongoing war. Julia Nemirovskaja escaped to Helsinki last spring after Russia attacked her home country Ukraine. With her was the youngest child in the family while the rest of the family stayed in Kyiv.

Mirties Gatvé - Street of Death is a long time photography project by Tuula Vehanen. She photographed in Vilnius, Lithuania in years 1995, 2005 and 2015. Opening reception on Tuesday July 19th from 5-7 PM.

Night time snow storm turned the mountain view into a white fairytale land. The sun shining through the clouds gave the snowy plants a fresh white shimmer. The sun made the snow smelt slowly so that while photographing the scene changed constantly. The snow stuck into the plants acrobatically and dropped slowly to the ground when it melted and created natural graphic elements. Japanese ink paintings have had a great influence on my photographic practice. The circle completed with the choice of the printing material. Every sheet of paper is handmade in Japan.

On the Edges - Reunoilla is an exhibition of photography by Sam Jamsen who has worked with the Finnish rock band Apulanta since 2015. Jamsen has photographed the band for record covers, posters and other promotional material. Jamsen's work gives us the chance to get a close look at the charismatic group that is one of the most popular bands in Finland.

Timo Setälä (b.1958) is a photographer from Helsinki. For years he has toured the shores of Barents Sea on his bicycle and photographed the powerful yet frail arctic landscape. The works in this exhibition are from his trips between 2019-2022. The exhibition opening takes place in the Laterna Magica Cellar Gallery on Tuesday May 24th 5-7 PM.