FINLAYSON ART AREA 2024 | Guided Tour Highlights | Tampere | Finland

Join us as we explore the incredible Finlayson Art Area 2024, a must-visit art event held in the historic Finlayson area in Tampere, Finland. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this year's event features stunning works by 11 talented artists, spread across various indoor and outdoor venues, including the iconic Finlayson Church and Finnpark. The event runs until August 25, 2024.
This year's Finlayson Art Area showcases the works of Klaus Haapaniemi with his sculpture installation "Nomads" and prints at Iron Hall and Terde. Kaarina Haka presents the installation "Passage" in the Old Factory’s Iron Staircase. Marja Helander's video works are featured in Finlayson Church and Minicinema, along with her photographs displayed in Finnpark Plevna’s staircase and on the exterior wall of Itäinenkatu-street. Ola Kolehmainen’s photographic art is on display in Kutomosali 3, while Teija Lehto’s woodcuts can be admired in the Himmelblau Printmaking Studio.
Charles Sandison's mesmerizing video installation "Zodiac" is exhibited in Kutomosali 2. Teemu Saukkonen celebrates his 70th anniversary with an exhibition in Gallery Himmelblau and Puuvillasali. Katja Tukiainen and Matti Hagelberg showcase paintings, installations, and prints in Kutomosali 1. The event also features a sculpture exhibition by Raimo Utriainen, curated by Timo Valjakka, located in Rullaamo and Kutomosali 3. Tapio Wirkkala's silverware, jewellery, and gems from Collection Kakkonen are displayed in Vooninki, curated by Juhani Kukkonen. Additionally, Himmelblau’s 10 artists present prints from Himmelblau’s own collection in the Gallery Himmelblau’s sales gallery.
The exhibitions are located in indoor galleries, courtyards, and streets of the Finlayson area, as well as in the Finnpark parking hall and Finlayson Church. Admission to all venues is free. All sites are accessible except the lower level of Terde and the staircase in Finnpark. Finlayson Art Area is produced by the Printmaking Studio Himmelblau, with the main partner being Finlayson Area / Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company.
We had an amazing time on this free guided tour, discovering the diverse and thought-provoking art installations. Check out our video for a glimpse of the vibrant art scene in Tampere and some behind-the-scenes moments from our tour!
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