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The artists for the XXVII Mänttä Art Festival are announced

Out of Nowhere is the title for the 2023 Mänttä Art Festival. This year, the curators Minna Suoniemi and Petri Ala-Maunus have invited many young artists. – Most of our artists are showing in the Art Festival for the first time, the curators are happy to announce. In this summer’s exhibition, 36 artists or artist groups were invited, for a total of 44 participants.

– The exhibition’s name, Out of Nowhere alludes to an unexpected surprise, that even we, as the curators, are waiting to see. What will happen when the artists install their work in the space? Even the artists are not yet aware of what will happen when the audience encounters the artwork. What will happen between the exhibition and the audience? Read the press release!

Minna Suoniemi and Petri Ala-Maunus are the curators of the XXVII Mänttä Art Festival

Minna Suoniemi and Petri Ala-Maunus have been chosen as curators for the XXVII Män ttä Art Festival. The Helsinki-based artists, who are also a couple, are active followers of the contemporary art world. Read more!