In conjunction with Suomenlinna’s annual Viaporin Kekri event, the Nordic Art Association and Nordic Culture Point are organising an opening of an exhibition featuring works by Nordic artists. The program will also feature Nordic short films, choral renditions, and performances. Admission is free.
In November, Nordic Culture Point’s premises at Suomenlinna B28 will be transformed into an art exhibition to serve as a postcard between the members of the Nordic Art Association. Since its inception in 1945, the aim of the association has been to strengthen the Nordic art scene by building networks across national borders and exhibiting works of art among Nordic audiences. This exhibition continues this tradition. It can be seen as a wave from one artist to another – a vision of collaboration and a dream of reunion.
Works by the following artists will be featured in the exhibition:
- Anna Ridderstad (Sweden)
- Ásgerður Arnardóttir (Iceland)
- Buuti Pedersen (Greenland)
- Juanma González (Sweden)
- Jouni S. Laiti (Sápmi)
- Kirsi Máret Paltto (Sápmi)
- Lars Holmström (Finland)
- Lisa Trogen Devgun (Sweden)
- Maibritt Marjunardóttir (Faroe Islands)
- Minna Öberg (Åland)
- Natasja loutchko (Sweden)
- Pia Fonnesbech (Denmark)
- Solveig Thoroddsen (Iceland)
- A collaborative work by members of the Artists’ Guild of Jyväskylä, Finland
The exhibition opens in connection with the Viaporin Kekri event between 14:00 and 20:00 on 1 November. Admission to the exhibition is free throughout the evening. Refreshments will be served.
In addition to the Nordic Art Association’s exhibition, the following programme will be featured:
14.00-16.00: Nordic short films in collaboration with the Walhalla Film Association:
- Maílmmittkus – directed by Arttu Nieminen & Hans Pieski (Finland, 2025, 9 mins)
- Pianolektion – directed by Nils-Erik Ekblom & Tom Norrgrann (Finland, 2022, 14 mins)
- Et fattigere liv – directed by Tuva Kathinka Dorothea Owren Hennum (Norway, 2023, 17 mins)
16:00 and 17:00 – The Suomenlinna choir will sing Nordic songs
18:00 – Performance: Heikki Mäntymaa and Mari Sydänmaanlakka (The Helsinki Artists’ Guild)
19:00 – Performance: Solveig Thoroddsen (Iceland)
About the Nordic Art Association
The Nordic Art Association is the oldest art association in the Nordic Region, founded in 1945 to strengthen co-operation between visual artists in the Nordics and to disseminate Nordic art both within and outside the region. The association consists of nine chapters consisting of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Åland, and the Sámi region. The organisation is run by the artists themselves and acts as a voice for their ideas, initiatives, and role in society. Through ongoing collaboration and exchange between artists in the Nordic Region, the association is helping to keep culture at the heart of Nordic co-operation.
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Nordic Culture Point has been granted the EcoCompass environmental certificate. We’re making every endeavour to reduce our carbon footprint, which is why all travel within the organisation is carefully planned. Use public transport when you visit us, and you’ll contribute to a greener cultural scene, too!
Nordic Culture Point strives to organise accessible events where everyone can equally participate. In the following link, you will find information about the accessibility of our facilities. Please inform us in advance if you have any specific accessibility requirements. We will do our best to accommodate them.
