Karin Hellman (1915–2004) was an innovative and unconventional pioneer of Finnish modernism, yet her work remains unfamiliar to many.
In Hellman’s hands, materials found new and vibrant life: she combined natural materials, recycled textiles, and industrially produced everyday objects in her creations. She was one of the few Finnish artists to work predominantly with collage as her medium.
KARIN HELLMAN, TREE, 1966. COLLECTION HELLMAN © ARI KARTTUNEN / EMMA
Hellman often worked on the floor of her studio, cutting old fabrics, sewing, and gluing fragments together. Her art reflects a liberated and intuitive approach to the creative process. Her interests ranged from the myths of various cultures to the phenomena of the modern world and visions of the future. A recurring motif in her work is the spiral, symbolising the cycle of life and spiritual growth. In many of her works, Hellman’s anti-war sentiments are also evident.
This extensive exhibition, featuring nearly 100 works, is the first major museum showcase of Karin Hellman’s art. The exhibition is primarily drawn from EMMAs collection.
Galerii nimi: EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Address: Ahertajantie 5, Espoo, Finland
Opening hours: Tue 11:00 - 17:00
Wed-Thu 11:00 - 19:00
Fri 11:00 - 21:00
Sat-Sun 11:00 - 17:00
Open: 04.09.2025 — 01.02.2026
Address: Ahertajantie 5, Espoo, Finland
Opening hours: Tue 11:00 - 17:00
Wed-Thu 11:00 - 19:00
Fri 11:00 - 21:00
Sat-Sun 11:00 - 17:00
Ticket info: 20€ / Adults over 29 10€ / Discounted admission 0€ / Under 18s and over 70s 0€ / Museum Card
Open: 04.09.2025 — 01.02.2026