photos of the weekend #47 / ARS 11 – contemporary art in Kiasma, Helsinki part 2.
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Left: Statue of Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (4 June 1867 – 27 January 1951)
was the military leader….Mannerheim is widely regarded,
by many Finns and non-Finns alike, as the father of the modern country of Finland.
Mary Sibande
Sibande depicts a woman named Sophie who wears a blue dress remininscent of a
Victorian costume and a maid’s outfit…Sophie turns everyday rules upside down.
More Mary’s art in Gallery MOMO
Patrizia Guerresi Maïmouna
Gurresi considers themes of femininity, religion abd corporality –
in her own words, “the mystic body”.
More her art here.
Pieter Hugo
…the lives of people at an electronic waste dump in Ghana.
Read more about permanent error.
Romuald Hazoumè
…the snake made out of old oil canisters –
they point tot the West African oil industry and the smuggling that goes on.
Romuald in Facebook
Odili Donald Odita
Odita often creates paintings directly in existing spaces –
wall painting challenge us to experience the space in a new way.
Visit his website.
Kudzanai Chiurai
This photographic series introduces the Black President and his imaginary government.
More his art here.
Barthélémy Toguo
…like a temporary refugee camp built to satisfy urgent needs…
Visit his website.
Watch artists interviews here or visit Kiasma’s website.
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Did you notice all the shadows in and out? 🙂
Have a relaxing weekend!
35 thoughts on “ARS 11 – contemporary art in Kiasma, Helsinki 2.”
Thanks for the photos.
I was very interested in the refugee camp option. It looks almost practical, but the top bunks might be a bit risky.
The whole page has thought provoking art.
The artwork certainly makes you think. I especially liked the one about the waste in Ghana demonstrated by a huge wheel. Also the African president portrayed in so many different characters. it’s been a while since I came over. Glad to see you’re still showing your inspiring photos.
Hi again! Yes that is acrylic paint-that is my kitchen table but mainly used as an art table! Thanks for the Sadie comment too-she is a real sweetie!
HI EVERYBODY!
Thanks for your visits and comments!
I’ve been busy this weekend and today I have ‘painting day’.
I’ll visit your blogs later today…
Happy Monday!
I like Barthélémy Toguo. Have a nice week.
Not much relaxing here: 1500 mile road trip! Ugh. Cool shots.
I love the art that others create! So fantastic.
Lovely visit! Wonderful pictures!
That was a fabulous group of pictures…
Very striking, and thought-provoking photos.
Oau , art in every form. I love it! Have a nice day !
kiitos 🙂
Happy Sunday
Beautiful I have never seen before, thanks for sharing, happy sunday.
Each picture is so amazing. Happy Sunday Blogitse.
What a magnificent statue of the woman in the blue dress on the rearing horse!! Quite impressive!
Love, love , love it! Almost as good as seeing it in person-I really like Sophie.
The works by Maru Sibande are my favorites. I would love to read more about the story behind Sophie. I like all of the works, but hers are the ones that touch me the most. Lots of great shadows. Such a nice collection for us to see. genie
Where is my shadow,
I can’t find her anywhere,
I’m lonely without her.
If the lighting’s right
and I am out in the yard
I bet she’ll be there.
That will make me smile,
My loneliness will then end
I’ll be with my friend.
Thanks for sharing all this fascinating art-and some shadows too!
An intriguing series! The snake created from oil canisters is so clever! And the maid in blue dress on a horse is stunning!
Sophie on the horse is AMAZING!
I really like the the Mystic Body series
beautiful
I saw lots of shadows
wonderful series
what a mixture of art you have presented today. must go back and linger on them for awhile. happy sss!!!
Sophie must be my guardian angel or my patron saint!
SHADOWY DELIGHT
Shadows above me, shadows below,
Shadows beside me, wherever I go;
Shadows each morning, shadows at night—
Shadows, O shadows, you’re my delight!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadows here and shadows there
I like the artistry of the horseman and his steed – the horse is big, but can be managed to assist the man in his quest. The horse and rider as one…
Odita offers a neat 3-D geometric feel, the colors so bold! What a neat museum!
Beautiful photos, very interesting art this is!
This liked this exhibition a lot! It fineshes on Sunday – interesting to see what’s coming next….
Heh, mennään yhdessä ensi kerralla!
Juu, mennaan vaan! 🙂
Kiitos uusintakierroksesta, kävin katsomassa ARSia heti kun se aukeni, joten siitä on aikaa. Oli mukavaa muistella uudestaan nähtyä.
Muistan. Taisit kayda siella Lepiksen kanssa tai sitten oli joku muu nayttely…..
Tanaan menen katsomaan tanssia…ihanaa!
Tuo sinipukuinen nainen hevosella ja muutkin saman aiheen hahmot olivat kyllä vaikuttavia,samoin kuin nuo valokuvat.
Kannattaa googlettaa noita taiteilijoita, lisaa kuvia loytyy vaikka kuinka paljon.
Tajuaa myos sen kuinka kansainvalisia kaikki taiteilijat ovat!
Tama ARS oli mielestani todella onnistunut!
Kiitos kierroksesta, melkein kuin olisi itse käynyt. Hauskaa viikonloppua!
Ollos hyva, mukavaa viikonloppua myos sinne!