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STUDIO Anu Pennanen: Finnish Pavilions21. January - 4. March

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Artist Anu Pennanen has created specifically for Kunsthalle Studio a new installation, which  explores the concept of national identity through the architecture of imaginary Finnish pavilions. Finnish Pavilions is constructed of polystyrene, a plastic material widely used for insulation and packaging, and which is usually discarded after use.

Architectural models were produced with architect Simona Mihaylova and the installation is accompanied by surround soundtrack made by Titus Maderlechner. Finnish Pavilions is based on interviews with senior citizens in Helsinki. The generational stories of the interviewees range from the Second World War to the current decline of the Nordic welfare society.

The artist thanks senior citizens and personnel in Kinapori and Töölö service centres and Genelec.



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