Noora Nio-Juss’ exhibition “Vanishing presence” at Kunsthalle Turku consists of woodcuts, three of which were made with this space in mind, as well as the 2018–2020 series “Decomposition”. Both the new, large woodcuts and the series explore the idea of fragile presence, isolation and longing. The artist’s concern over the state of the world and […]
Kunsthalle Turku and Turku Artotheque are open to the public Wed through Sat 12-18 and Sun 12-16. In compliance with the new safety regulations, the number of people inside the building is restricted to 10 people at a time. In our effort to help prevent the spread of corona virus, we also request that you […]
The collective exhibition of the Turku Artists’ Association is on display in the Small Gallery of Kunsthalle Turku. All of the members of the association are invited to join the exhibition, representing a wide range of visual arts. During the exhibition, the visitors can vote for the Turku Artists’ Association’s Artist of the Year. WINTER […]
Such is the Silence is a spatially designed collection of photographic pieces, video and discovered objects. The combination of these three elements creates a story-like installation in the gallery of Kunsthalle Turku. Each part is in dialogue with the others in a story subtly navigating the borderline of reality. Essi Maaria Orpana poses for and […]
TIEDOTE 6.11.2020 Näyttelyt Turun Taidehallissa 13.11.–20.12.2020 Turun Taidehallin loppuvuoden näyttelytarjonta on runsas ja monimuotoinen: isossa galleriassa nähdään Essi Maaria Orpanan tarinallinen ja tilallinen installaatio Such is the Silence, ja pienessä galleriassa on esillä paikallisten ammattitaiteilijoiden lukuisia teoksia ja tekniikoita yhdistävä Talvisalonki 2020. Lisäksi aulagalleriaan levittäytyy Taidelainaamon edustamien taiteilijoiden myyntinäyttely X-mas Art Fair. Iso galleria: Essi Maaria […]
Turku Artoteque extends into Aulagalleria with X-mas Art Fair sales exhibition! X-mas Art Fair presents personal and unique Christmas present ideas from the artists of Turku Artoteque. Turku Artoteque represents 140 artists and there are over 700 works of art in the Artoteque collection. The exhibition is open until December 20th and consists of paintings, […]
Starting from November 1, 2020, Kunsthalle Turku is open Wednesday through Saturday 12-6pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Kunsthalle Turku will be closed on the following days: Sat, 31 October (All Saints’ Day) Sun, 6 December (Independence Day) 21 December 2020 – 6 January 2021 Turku Artoteque will open the doors again on Thursday, 7 January 2021 […]
AULAGALLERIA: In October there is an opportunity to see the first Artoteque Pique Nique exhibition assembled from the collection of Turku Artoteque and curated by Anna Vuoria, the director of Photographic Centre Peri. The exhibition is open from Oct 9 to Nov 8. In 2021 there will be several Artoteque Pique Nique exhibitions curated by […]
The video installation Absent Referent (2018) by Riikka Gröndahl consists of two sets of video footage: a microsurgery class with rats, and people watching the class. The piece explores people’s relationship with other animals in a specific scientific context as well as our manner of looking at images that feature institutional violence and care. Some […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, special attention will be paid to the safety of the visitors, artists and the staff. The number of visitors will be limited, if necessary. We are holding opening ceremonies for the public for now. However: Please stay home if you’re feeling sick. When visiting us, please maintain good hand hygiene […]
