BY THE RIVER

PRESS RELEASE

Pori Art Museum has invited a selection of Finnish artists to showcase their recent works. The featured artists include Tor Arne, Juhana Blomstedt, Carolus Enckell, Radoslaw Gryta, Kauko Hämäläinen, Matti Kujasalo, Seppo Kärkkäinen, Jukka Mäkelä, Marika Mäkelä, Paul Osipow, Pekka Pitkänen, Markku Pääkkönen, Mari Rantanen, Timo Valjakka, and Reijo Viljanen.

Although the invited artists do not constitute a formal group, they share a common focus on abstract expression—the exploration of light, color, and form. The aim of the exhibition is to present a snapshot of a significant trend in contemporary Finnish art today. The selection of artists has been deliberately limited to create an intimate, cohesive installation resembling a unified spatial artwork.

With a focus on contemporary art, By the River is part of the museum’s ongoing exhibition series. This summer invitational exhibition is intended to become a tradition. In the future, By the River will continue to highlight other current developments in art, ideally including international perspectives alongside Finnish contributions.

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