This summer, an animal-themed exhibition of Finnish artists’ statutes from a period extending from the early 20th century till the present day will be on display in the park of Kultaranta, the summer residence of the President of the Republic.
Animals are some of the most traditional motifs in visual arts. In the works of this exhibition titled Encounters, they are portrayed not only as domestic animals and pets but also as predators and mythical creatures with hybrid animal and human features. The featured artists are Emil Cedercreutz, Timo Heino, Viktor Jansson, Matti Kalkamo, Veikko Myller, Jussi Mäntynen, Taru Mäntynen, Pirkko Nukari, Heli Ryhänen and Jenni Tieaho.
The Encounters exhibition was organised in cooperation with the Alfred Kordelin Foundation and curated by MA Tapani Pennanen.
During the summer, the public can visit the Kultaranta park and the sculpture exhibition on Fridays from 6 pm to 8 pm. In addition, Visit Naantali organises guided tours of the park area from 8 June. Further information on guided tours and exceptions to opening hours can be found on the Visit Naantali website. The opening of the park and the guided tours will take place in accordance with current coronavirus restrictions and recommendations.
- For more information about the exhibition, go to the website of the Alfred Kordelin Foundation
- For more information about the guided tours, go to the website of Visit Naantali
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Jenni Tieaho Night Visitor, 2012. Photo: Jon Norppa/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Artist Jenni Tieaho. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Heli Ryhänen Plan B, 2011. Photo: Jon Norppa/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Matti Kalkamo Flock of Mourning, 2010 Tampere Art Museum. Photo: Jon Norppa/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Matti Kalkamo Flock of Mourning, 2010 Tampere Art Museum. Photo: Jon Norppa/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Timo Heino Blind Herd, 2019/2012. Photo: Jon Norppa/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Artist Timo Heino. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Pirkko Nukari Commemorative Table, 2008 Alfred Kordelin Foundation. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Taru Mäntynen Tango in the Forest, 1985. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Viktor Jansson Knock out, 1937 Tampere Art Museum. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Timo Heino, curator Tapani Pennanen and Jenni Tieaho. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Veikko Myller Contact, 2013 Alfred Kordelin Foundation. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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Artwork by Jussi Mäntynen. Photo: Riikka Hietajärvi/The Office of the President of the Republic
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