EMMA Talks | Textiles and organic materials in art

Apr 8, 2025 | 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Ahertajantie 5, Näyttelykeskus WeeGee, 02100 Espoo

EMMA Talks | Textiles and organic materials in art

To celebrate the opening of the Karin Hellman and Arte Povera exhibitions, EMMA is hosting a discussion on themes that connect the two shows. The experts discussing art materials and their meanings are Leontine Coelewij, curator at the Stedelijk Museum, and Riikka Niemelä, researcher of contemporary art at the University of Turku. The talk will be moderated by Pilvi Kalhama, director of EMMA.

Time will be set aside for questions from the audience.

 

EMMA

8.4.2025

17.15-18.00

 

The discussion will be in English. There is an induction loop in the space. 

Free entry

Vasemmalla: Karin Hellman, Applikation med näverflöten, Kokoelma Hellman © Lilja Oey / EMMA. Oikealla: Anu Põder, Space for My Body (Ruum minu ihu jaoks), 1995. Courtesy of Gianni Manhattan, Estate of Anu Põder, Tartu Art Museum. Photo: Hedi Jaansoo