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Face to Face/Elements: Kiasma Collections

Face to Face/Elements: Kiasma Collections
Library Shelf Location 13.FIKI
Publication Date 2015
Description

This book presents two collection exhibitions.

Face to Face showcases the many forms of contemporary portraiture. The extensive range of media used in contemporary art and changes in our conceptions of subject are reflected in the variety of the works.How has portraiture been affected by photography, the moving image or conceptual art?

The focus in Elements is on the world around us.The title refers to the attempts of ancient Greek philosophers to understand reality.The artworks query our relationship with the world, nature and experiences that transcend our perception.

Articles by Eija Aarnio, Saara Hacklin, Arja Miller, Patrik Nyberg ja Jari-Pekka Vanhala. Edited by Saara Hacklin & Arja Miller.

Elements artists: Elina Autio, Enzo Cucchi, Carolus Enckell, Jussi Heikkilä, Jannis Kounellis, Janne Laine, Liisa Lounila, Elina Merenmies, Mario Merz, Mariele Neudecker, Tuula Närhinen, Anssi Pulkkinen & Taneli Rautiainen, Maaria Wirkkala.

Face to face artists :Adel Abidin, Lauri Astala, Tracey Emin, Juha Hälikkä, Kaarina Kaikkonen, Jan Kaila, Marjaana Kella, Heta Kuchka, Johanna Lecklin, Sami Lukkarinen, Elina Merenmies, Esko Männikkö, Kalervo Palsa, Jorma Puranen, Merja Puustinen, Aurora Reinhard, Seppo Renvall, Nina Roos, Stiina Saaristo, Mari Slaattelid, Sami Sänpäkkilä, Berit Talpsepp-Jaanisoo, Pauliina Turakka Purhonen, Marianna Uutinen.

ISBN 9789527067154
Quantity 1
Pages 160
Editors Saara Hacklin, Arja Miller
Format Hardback
Publisher Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki
Category Galleries/Museums/Private Collections

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