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Markku Ker\u00e4nen: Kes\u00e4kerroin, tempera, 150 cm x 290 cm, 2017. Photo by: Rauno Tr\u00e4skelin<\/p><\/div>\n

The Finnish Painters\u00b4 Union is celebrating its 90th anniversary by staging a wide-ranging series of exhibitions throughout 2019. These exhibitions and associated events\u00a0present the diversity of the art of painting and bring it to the public in 18 different locations around the country. The focus of the celebrations is the art of painting as expressed through painters, and during this anniversary year the public will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy its strength and its ability to impress.<\/p>\n

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MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The anniversary celebrations began in Lahti Art Museum already in the autumn 2018 when Fresh Paint in Lahti<\/em> – The 90th Anniversary Exhibition of the Finnish Painters’ Union was on show.<\/p>\n

The series of juried jubilee exhibitions continues at the Lappeenranta Art Museum with an exhibition titled Fresh Paint in Lappeenranta<\/em> – The 90th Anniversary Exhibition of the Finnish Painters’ Union. The exhibition opened on 19 January 2019 and runs until 28 April 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The exhibition in the Lappeenranta Art Museum includes works by the following 24 artists: Erika Adamsson (Turku), Riikka Ahlfors (Helsinki), Tyko Elo (Helsinki), Anssi Hanhela (Oulu), Selma Haro (Turku), Kaija Hinkula (Oulu), Emmu Johansson (Helsinki) , Markku Ker\u00e4nen (Espoo), Sari Koski-V\u00e4h\u00e4l\u00e4 (Helsinki), Jarmo Kukkonen (Hollola), Hannele Kumpulainen (Helsinki), Helena Laine (Pori), Riikka Lenkkeri (M\u00e4ntt\u00e4), Katri Mononen (Nokia), Paula Ollikainen (Tampere) , Kimi Pakarinen (Helsinki), Andr\u00e9 Peterdi (Turku), Mari Rantanen (Stockholm, Sweden), Satu Rautiainen (Helsinki), Mikko Rekonen (Helsinki), Elina Ruohonen (Turku), Jukka Siikala (Helsinki), Ville-Veikko Viikil\u00e4 ( Lahti) and Jenni Ypp\u00e4ril\u00e4 (Tampere).<\/p>\n

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CAROUSEL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carousel is a completely new and bold exhibition concept that will be on show at the tm\u2022gallery in Helsinki August 15th \u2013 Sept. 8 th 2019<\/strong>. Every day, a new selection of art works will be displayed, with the gallery presenting works by one or three artists daily. For 25 days, visitors can experience a revolving carousel of the artworks of 59 artists.<\/p>\n

These artists, who had to sign up to take part in the exhibitions, are members of the Finnish Painters\u2019 Union, and were selected by means of a lottery. The concept of using a lottery enables a diverse presentation of the art of painting. At the same time, it also involves the question of how to choose artists: either by way of curating or randomly. We are waiting with great excitement for the outcome.<\/p>\n

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ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION WEEKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

In October 2019<\/strong>, the art of painting will be presented around Finland. Local artists\u2019 organisations in 17 different locations will hold exhibitions or other events related to painting. These exhibitions will display works created by members of the Painters’ Union who are living in the area.<\/p>\n

The events of the anniversary exhibition weeks will take place in the following municipalities: Rovaniemi, Oulu, Sein\u00e4joki, Kuopio, Joensuu, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, Tampere, H\u00e4meenlinna, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4, Lahti, Lohja, J\u00e4rvenp\u00e4\u00e4, Loviisa, Porvoo, Espoo, Vantaa and Helsinki.<\/p>\n

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OPEN PAINT TUBES – OPEN STUDIOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Members of the Finnish Painters\u00b4 Union will open their studios to the public all over Finland Oct. 26th – 27th 2019<\/strong>. In the early autumn, a website will be activated giving information about the studios, by location, that are open to the public.<\/p>\n

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In the spring of 2019, the tm\u2022gallery of the Finnish Painters’ Union will present itself at international art fairs in Helsinki and in Stockholm:<\/strong><\/p>\n

SUPERMARKET 2019 – Stockholm Independent Art Fair<\/strong>
\nApril 4th \u20137 th 2019 Stockholm, Sweden
\ntm\u2022gallery artists exhibiting at the fair: Henni Alftan (Paris, France), Arvid Hedin (Vihti), Raija Malka (Lisbon, Portugal) & Ville-Veikko Viikil\u00e4 (Lahti)<\/p>\n

ART FAIR FINLAND – International Contemporary Art Festival<\/strong>
\nMay 23rd \u2013 26th 2019 Cable Factory, Helsinki
\ntm\u2022gallery artists exhibiting at the fair: Sampo Apajalahti (Helsinki), Eeva-Leena Eklund (Helsinki), Noora Nio-Juss (Helsinki) & Jouni Toni (Tampere)<\/p>\n

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For more information:<\/strong>
\nThe Finnish Painters’ Union
\nErottajankatu 9, 00130 Helsinki<\/p>\n

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