Program
Fire burns and ash speaks at the Art Ii Biennial 2024 This year's theme is fire, and the art works explore various aspects of its nature, its destructive power, and its ability to create something new. Galleries open until 31st of July!
Galleries open:
Tuesday to friday between 12–17, on saturday 11–16
Galleries closed during the midsummer 21.-24.6.
Locations of the artworks:
Lithic Alliance (CH) – glaring tales, Nättepori
Eivind H. Natvig (NO) – ninety seconds to midnight, Art barns, Haminantie 17
Harri Pälviranta (FI) – The price of our freedom ja Heat index, Art barns, Haminantie 17
Antti Laitinen & Hanna Saarikoski (FI) – Phoenix Tree, Environmental art park, Pappilantie 16
Andrea Palasti (RS) – Fitness for unlikely species, Art centre KulttuuriKauppila
All rights reserved. Changes to the programme are possible.
See also
Concept
The story that lies in flames transcends human narratives.
Curators
The curators of the 2024 edition are Finnish phtographer Antti J. Leinonen and artist Riikka Tauriainen, who is based in Zürich, born and raised in Oulu.
Info
Municipality of Ii is situated in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia (Finland). Historically the place has been a center of agriculture and fishing, and now it is famous for its ambitious climate actions.
Previous Biennials
Art Ii Biennial addresses current themes, participates in the public discussion through the methods of art and combines the cultural heritage of Ii with the contemporary art.
Contact us
Art Ii Biennial is organized by KulttuuriKauppila Art Centre.