This May, thirteen bold visual artists will graduate from Novia’s Bachelor of Culture and Arts program. As trailblazers of Novia’s Fine Arts Programme, these artists have explored themes ranging from landscapes and emotions to cultural phenomena and psychosocial dynamics. Their works include painting, photography, installation, video art, and more, reflecting their unique perspectives and innovative approaches.

Their daring graduation works will be unveiled at the Breaking the Frame exhibition, held at Valssaamo, Cable Factory in Helsinki from May 17 to 25, 2025.

Exhibiting artists: Sanna Duschek, Katinka van der Jagt, Maryam Jalali, Kristiina Lähde, Fiona Musanga, Giuliana Palazzolo, Matteo Parrotto, Anna Saarikivi, Siiri Sirviö, Evgeniia Utochkina, Elizaveta Velikanova, Dijana Velkova, Heidi von Wright.

Curator: Felice Hapetzeder

NOVIA’s degree programme in Fine Arts focused on developing individual creative thinking and artistic creation. Teachings covered the full spectrum of possibilities in contemporary art and concentrated on developing an experimental practice, grounded in contemporary art and its manifold expressions and techniques.

The opening reception will take place on Friday 16th of May from 5 to 8 PM. Everyone is warmly welcome!

The Cable Factory, Valssamo

17.-25.5.2025

Mon-Sun 11.00-19.00 (25.5. 11.00-15.00)

Free admission