In his exhibition titled Kitchen Talk Navid Afzalnia (b. 1997) reflects on the concept of home within contemporary society, questioning it as a form of protection through his experience of living in an unstable political climate. 

The title Kitchen Talk comes from the perception of the kitchen as the final stronghold against possible enemies in a home that has lost its sense of security. Throughout history people have retreated to the kitchen for conversations they do not wish others to hear when in fear of being listened to, for example through the walls or via a tapped phone.

A closer inspection of Afzalnia’s installation reveals that something in the seemingly mundane visual language of the home and the gallery space is actually breaking itself. With these subtle gestures he asks: Are the walls of this house truly as solid, stable, and secure as they appear?

Finnish Museum of Photography

6.6.-7.9.2025

Tue-Fri 11.00-19.00

Sat-Sun 11.00-18.00

Admission fee 0-16€