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24.5.2024

Emma Helle: Parallel Paradise 7 June – 15 Sep 2024

24.5.2024

Eeva Honkanen: Trapped in Time 7 June – 15 Sep 2024

24.5.2024

Nastja Säde Rönkkö: Those Who Kept the Light 7 June – 15 Sep 2024

21.3.2023

Handle with Care 28 March 2023–10 November 2024

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Maija Tammi: Octomom 22 March – 19 May 2024

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 22 March – 19 May 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 21 March 2024 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 21 March at 5-7 pm. Welcome!…

Joel Slotte: Same spells and haunted ponds 22 March – 19 May 2024

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 22 March – 19 May 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 21 March 2024 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 21 March 2024 at 5-7 pm.…

Ritva Kovalainen & Sanni Seppo: Forests of the North Wind 26 January – 19 May 2024

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Turku Art Museum 26 January – 19 May 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The artists will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 25 January at 5-7…

Antti Jussila: apricot trees exist 26 January – 17 March 2024

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 25 January – 17 March 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 5-7 pm.…

Maija Blåfield: Scenic View 26 January–17 March 2024

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 26 January – 17 March 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 25 January at 5-7 pm. Welcome!…

Love Lundell: On Demon Wings 17 Nov 2023 – 7 Jan 2024

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 17 November 2023 – 7 January 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 5-7 pm.…

Adel Abidin: Musical Manifest 17 Nov 2023 – 7 Jan 2024

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 17 November 2023 – 7 January 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  Opening on Thursday, 16 November at 5-7 pm. Welcome! Musical Manifest (2022) is a series of absurd…

Fortunate Coincidences 15 Sep 2023 – 7 Jan 2024

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Turku Art Museum 15 September 2023 – 7 January 2024 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The exhibition will be presented by art collector Lars Göran Johnsson and curator Mia Haltia.…

Emma Jääskeläinen: Long Long Longing, Unfolding the Night 15 Sep -12 Nov 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 15 September – 12 November 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 5-7 pm. Welcome!…

Janis Rafa: Lacerate 15 Sep – 12 Nov 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 15 September – 12 November 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will attend the occasion via Zoom. Opening on Thursday, 14 September at 5-7 pm. Welcome!…

SASHA HUBER: YOU NAME IT 9 June – 27 August 2023

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Turku Art Museum 9 June – 27 August 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 8 June 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 8 June at 5-7…

Essi Kuokkanen: Underbelly 9 June – 27 August 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 9 June – 27 August 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 8 June 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 8 June  2023 at 5-7 pm.…

Sophia Al-Maria: Beast Type Song 9 June – 27 August 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 9 June – 27 August 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 8 June 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 8 June 2023 at 5-7 pm.…

Pink Twins: The Transient 31 March – 21 May 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 31 March – 21 May 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 30 March 2023, at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artists will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 30 March 2023, at 5-7 pm.…

Sandra Kantanen: Smokeworks 31 March – 21 May 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 31 March – 21 May 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 30 March 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 30 March 2023 at 5-7 pm.…

Mónica de Miranda: The Island 3 Feb – 26 March 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 3 February – 26 March 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 2 February 2023, at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artists will attend the occasion via Zoom. Opening on Thursday, 2 February 2023, at 5-7 pm.…

SHOJI UEDA 3 Feb – 21 May 2023

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Turku Art Museum 3 February – 21 May 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 2 February 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). Yutaka Masutani, the grandson of Shoji Ueda will be present on the occasion. Opening on…

Jenni Rope: Round Possibilities 3 Feb – 26 March 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 3 February – 26 March 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, 2 February 2023 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 2 February 2023 at 5-7 pm.…

Niina Mantsinen: Soft Action 18 Nov 2022 – 15 Jan 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 18 November 2022 – 15 January 2023  Join us for the press preview on Thursday, November 17th 2022, at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, November 17th 2022, at 5-7…

Van der Kritz: The sky behind the eyelids 18 Nov 2022 – 15 Jan 2023

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 18 November 2022 – 15 January 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, November 17th 2022, at 11 am at Turku Art Museum. The artists will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, at 5-7…

GRETA HÄLLFORS-SIPILÄ & SULHO SIPILÄ 16 Sep 2022 – 15 Jan 2023

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Turku Art Museum 16 September 2022 – 15 January 2023 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, September 15th2022 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). Maija Tanninen-Mattila, director of HAM Helsinki Art Museum and Riitta Ojanperä, curator of the exhibition,…

Umppa Niinivaara: Anemoniamania 16 Sep – 13 Nov 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 16 September – 13 November 2022 Press preview: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11 am in Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, September 15  from 5 to 7 pm. Welcome! Umppa…

Marjolijn Dijkman: Depth of Discharge 16 Sep – 13 Nov 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 16 September – 13 November 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, September 15ht 2022  at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  The artist will attend the occasion via Zoom. Opening on Thursday, September 15th 2022 at 5-7 pm.…

Liinu Grönlund & Okku Nuutilainen: Observe these words 10 June – 28 August 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 10 June – 28 August 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, June 9th 2022  at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  The artists will be present on the occasion. Exhibition preview for guests on Thursday, June 9th 2022…

Katja Syrjä: Miss Veronica

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 10 June – 28 August 2022 Press preview: Thursday, 29 June 2022 at 11 am in Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist will be present on the occasion. The exhibition preview for invited guests on Thursday, 9 June from 1…

THE MODERN WOMAN 10 June – 28 August 2022

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Turku Art Museum 10 June – 28 August 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26).  Marja Sakari, director for Ateneum Art Museum is present on the occasion. The exhibition will be…

Melina Paakkonen: Scenes

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 25 March – 22 May 2022 Press preview: Thursday, 24 March at 11 am in Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, 24 March from 5 to 7 pm. Welcome!   Melina…

HNV Collective: Atomic

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 25 March – 22 May 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, March 24th 2022 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  The artists will be present on the occasion. Opening on Thursday, March 24th 2022 at 5-7 pm.…

Pinja Valja: To Make a Film to Meet Vera 28 Jan – 20 March 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 28 January – 20 March 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, January 27th 2022  at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  The artist will be present on the occasion. Exhibition preview for guests on Thursday, January 27th 2022…

Kristiina Uusitalo: Scent of Light 28 Jan-20 March 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Studio  28 January – 20 March 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, January 27th 2022  at 11 am at Turku Art Museum.  The artist will be present on the occasion. Exhibition preview for guests on Thursday, January 27th 2022…

OMAR VICTOR DIOP 27 Jan – 22 May 2022

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Turku Art Museum 28 January – 22 May 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday, January 27th 2022  at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). Exhibition preview for guests on Thursday, January 27th 2022 at 1-7 pm. Welcome!  Please take…

Covid-19 passports into use on 3 Dec 2021

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We’ll be taking covid-19 passports into use on 3 Dec 2021 You can safely visit the museum. Turku Art Museum and Café Victor will be taking the covid-19 passport into use from Friday, December 3, 2021 due to restaurant restrictions in the area. A passport…

Fuyuko Matsui: Regeneration of A Breached Thought 19 Nov 2021 – 9 Jan 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 19 November 2021 – 9 January 2022 Press preview: Thursday, 18 Nov 2021 at 11 am in Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist will be present on the occasion. The exhibition will be open to invited guests on Thursday, 18…

Aurora Reinhard: Neverfull 19 November 2021 – 9 January 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 19 November 2021 – 9 January 2022 Press preview: Thursday, 18 Nov 2021 at 11 am in Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist will be present on the occasion. The exhibition will be open to invited guests on Thursday, 18…

Stay safe during your visit

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Welcome to the Turku Art Museum! We have increased measures to ensure visitor safety and want to make your visit as pleasant and safe as possible. General guidelines • Please only visit the museum if you are healthy. • Pay attention to hand hygiene. Toilets…

Pia Andell & Mina Laamo: Four Trick Pony Darkroom 27.11.2020 – 17.1.2021

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 27 November 2020 – 17 January 2021 Press preview: Thursday 26 November 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The artists are present on the occasion. Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, no opening ceremony is held for…

Anna-Maija Aarras: Présence, Studio 27 Nov 2020 – 17 Jan 2021

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 27 November 2020 – 17 January 2021  Press preview Thursday 26 November 2020 at 11 am Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist is present on the occasion. Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, no opening ceremony is held for this exhibition.…

BIRGER KAIPIAINEN 18 Sep 2020 –17 Jan 2021

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Turku Art Museum 18 September 2020 –17 January 2021 Press preview: Thursday 17 September 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The exhibition will be presented by curator Mia Haltia. In the autumn, Turku Art Museum treats the public to the…

DIS: A Good Crisis 1 Oct – 14 Nov 2021

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 1 October – 14 November 2021 Press preview on Thursday, 30 Sep 2021 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The exhibition will be open to invited guests on Thursday, 30 September, from 1 to 7 pm. Welcome!  …

Axel Straschnoy: The Permian Extinction 1 Oct 2021 – 9 Jan 2022

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 1 October – 14 November 2021 Press preview on Thursday, 30 Sep 2021 at 11 am in Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist will be present on the occasion. The exhibition will be open to invited guests on Thursday, 30…

Royal Salute 1 Oct 2021 – 9 Jan 2022

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Turku Art Museum 1 October 2021 – 9 January 2022 Join us for the press preview on Thursday 30 Sep 2021 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The exhibition will be presented by Susanna Pettersson, Director General of Nationalmuseum, Kari Immonen, Director…

Pia Andell & Mina Laamo: Four Trick Pony Darkroom 27.11.2020 – 17.1.2021

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 27 November 2020 – 17 January 2021 Press preview: Thursday 26 November 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The artists are present on the occasion. Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, no opening ceremony is held for…

Anna-Maija Aarras: Présence, Studio 27 Nov 2020 – 17 Jan 2021

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 27 November 2020 – 17 January 2021  Press preview Thursday 26 November 2020 at 11 am Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26). The artist is present on the occasion. Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, no opening ceremony is held for this exhibition.…

BIRGER KAIPIAINEN 18 Sep 2020 –17 Jan 2021

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Turku Art Museum 18 September 2020 –17 January 2021 Press preview: Thursday 17 September 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The exhibition will be presented by curator Mia Haltia. In the autumn, Turku Art Museum treats the public to the…

Al-Nawas & Henriksson: Fake Star, Studio 18 Sep – 22 Nov 2020

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 18 September – 22 November 2020 Press preview: Thursday 17 September 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The artists are present on the occasion. Welcome! In March 1899, a fireball flew over Helsinki, and for a…

SUPERFLEX: Western Rampart, Darkroom 18 Sep – 22 Nov 2020

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 18 September – 22 November 2020 Press preview: Thursday 17 September 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). Welcome! Western Rampart (2018) is a film work that blends visual poetry, magical realism and documentarism to challenge our…

Stay safe during your visit

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Welcome to the Turku Art Museum! We have increased measures to ensure visitor safety and want to make your visit as pleasant and safe as possible. General guidelines • Please only visit the museum if you are healthy. • Pay attention to hand hygiene. Toilets…

A Few Words About Collecting 7 July 2020 – 12 March 2023

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7 July 2020 - 12 March 2023 The work done in a museum usually reveals itself to outsiders in the form of exhibitions and other events, yet the heart of any museum is the collection that it builds and maintains. A Few Words about Collecting…

The events in March canceled at the Turku Art Museum

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Turku Art Museum will cancel the public events until the end of March to prevent coronavirus infections. Further changes in the event activity after March will be announced if necessary. Free guided tours are cancelled and the museum will not take any new group bookings…

DARKROOM Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes 24 Jan–22 Mar 2020

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Turku Art Museum, Darkroom 24 January – 22 March 2020 Press preview: Thursday 23 January 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). Opening: Thursday 23 January at 6-8 pm. Welcome! Les Indes Galantes (2017) is Clément Cogitore’s reinterpretation of the eponymous 1735 opera-ballet…

STUDIO Satu Rautiainen: Village Bohemian 24 Jan -22 Mar 2020

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Turku Art Museum, Studio 24 January – 22 March 2020 Press preview: Thursday 23 January 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). Opening: Thursday 23 January at 6-8 pm. The artist will be present on all the occasions. Welcome! Satu Rautiainen’s…

EXPLORATIONS Collection Lars Göran Johnsson 24 Jan-17 May 2020

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Turku Art Museum 24 January – 17 May 2020 Press preview: Thursday 23 January 2020 at 11 am at Turku Art Museum (Aurakatu 26, Turku). The exhibition will be presented by art collector Lars Göran Johnsson and museum director Kari Immonen. Opening: Thursday 23 January…