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Non Grata performance in front of New York Russian Embassy for Ukraine

Non Grata and AnarkoArtLab, New York performance at Russian consulate at 9E 91st Str., NYC. Non Grata brings body parts from Ukraine to deliver to the Russian Consulate in New York City. "Ukraine is between two fires and we bring fire extinguishers to stop this madness. Worldwide army of anarchists…
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Be part of the film: DEAR UKRAINE: Never Give Up.

Short film to be made for the support of Ukraine. The film will include people from countries around the world saying "Dear Ukraine: Never Give Up" in their native language. Countries that already are a part of movie: France, Italy, Greenland, Lithuania, Germany, Iran, Sri Lanka, Chile, Norway, Sweden, India,…
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Helsinki Biennial shows that art has a big social impact

The first Helsinki Biennial was held on 12.6.–26.9.2021 and it brought 145 000 visitors to Vallisaari island, its budget of 7 million euros covered three years of work and establishing. The initiative came from Helsinki City and Helsinki Art Museum (HAM), which is behind many public space projects and is also responsible…
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BEASTS OF THE ANALOG WILD

Benth Zeitlin’s award winning „Beasts of the Southern Wild“ was shot on historical 16 mm film that is considered rather amateur than professional nowadays, but loved for the very same reason, just like 8 mm one still is. Moving image event „Final(e)affect“ seemed to share the same love as its…
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Photos: Riga Last Thursday

Riga Last Thursday brought extended opening hours and new crowds to the galleries, but the talk on everyone's lips was artist Kristian Brekte mural scandal on the Riga Secondary School No. 40 wall.
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Five exhibitions you do not want to miss in Oslo

Even in the midst of the cold, long winter months there is still a lot to experience in Oslo art scene. A deep dive into Dada at the Henie Onstad Art Centre, a drawing triennial at Kunstnernes Hus and an exhibit of beautiful, fragile porcelain installations at the Vigelandsmuseum are…
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Helsinki art scene greets with playfulness

When visiting Helsinki, take a tour in art galleries instead of numerous traditional art museums. Let yourself be amazed and inspired by totally different kind of art such as large scale sculptures of moss-green children at Forsblom or video of puppets and a 3D animation at Galerie Anhava.
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Review: Lofoten International Art Festival 2019

After having existed for 28 years, Lofoten International Art Festival (LIAF) can brag about being the oldest biennale in the Nordic countries. Every second year, it is held somewhere in the spectacular archipelago of Lofoten in the north of Norway, known for its mountainous landscapes, midnight sun, beaches and fishing…
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Fotografiska Tallinn brings glamour to Estonian art scene

Stockholm-based internationally renowned Fotografiska has opened its doors in Tallinn, Telliskivi Creative City. It's a meeting place where photography, good food, music, design, and open way of thinking to get together. The opening party brought together hundreds of local and international art professionals and enthusiasts. Check out the photo reportage…
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Momentum – 10th anniversary journey through Nordic emotions

This year the leading Nordic Biennal of contemporary art Momentum is taking the visitor on a journey through history while celebrating its 10th anniversary. It is mostly a retrospective view highlighting the most influencial works with a pinch of compelling new artist input, featuring altogether 29 international artists. 
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