Visions

Visions
Group Exhibition by Helsinki International Artists’ Association
Kulttuuritila Merirasti
20.3. – 24.4. 2025

Opening event / Thursday 20.3. at 17-19.00
Exhibition open: Wed 13-17.00, Thu 13-17.00, Sun 12-16.00

Helsinki International Artists’ Association (HIAA) is pleased to announce its first exhibition of 2025 at Kulttuuritila Merirasti, running from 20th March to 24th April 2025. Titled ’Visions’, this exhibition invites artists and audiences to reflect on the future realities of a sustainable Helsinki. Our goal is to foster a collective understanding of what a sustainable future means. Sustainability is not just environmental but also socio-economic, one cannot exist without the other. How might Helsinki look in the future? Can art influence the trajectory of our shared future?

Through the theme Visions, HIAA seeks to spark a dialogue about the revitalisation of Rastila, encouraging residents and the local community to critically engage with the changes taking place. This exhibition aims to inspire meaningful discussions about urban development, sustainability, and the role of art in shaping the future, empowering the community to ask important questions and actively participate in decisions about their neighbourhood.

Exhibiting Artists:
Julia Gagarina, Vahid Good (Goodarzpour), Kateryna Harahulia, Sofiia Khadzhynova, Julia Ismailova, Julian Kollataj, Magdalena Kosova, Olesia Komarova, Helena Kulishova, Arina Lebedeva, Moe Louanjli, Alysia Mentula, Ekaterina Myllykoski, Jotham Peñaflorida, Gaiane Pogosova, ShkuRte Ramushi, Irina Rebnitskaya, Maria Shilnikova, Yulia Sidorenko, Anna Siukola, Maria Teplykh, Ravali Vadaddy, Veronika Vegesent, Don Villaluz, Klaudia Weber, Mai Yoshizaki.

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Helsinki International Artists’ Association (HIAA) is a dynamic artist-run community dedicated to promoting equality, equity and inclusion within the artistic community in Finland. Established in 2008, HIAA serves as a vibrant hub for artists from diverse backgrounds, fostering cultural diversity and empowering creative individuals residing in Finland.

HIAA organizes events, art festivals, art and craft markets and workshops to enrich the Finnish art scene while fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for the contributions of international artists. HIAA strives to foster connections between Finnish and international artists. HIAA’s board is dedicated to displaying its members’ work to the public and fostering a community that supports and expands international culture in Finland. The association strives to create an environment where artists can connect, collaborate, and receive support in their creative endeavors. HIAA believes in active participation. We encourage our members to be active and get involved in the community.

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