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The Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale addresses topical issues in contemporary art, design and architecture, making room for something new and surprising. Its series of exhibitions invites artists, designers, architects, the public and the regional community to participate and encourages open questions. Organized for the second time next summer, the Fiskars Village Art &…
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The biennale that combines design, architecture and contemporary art will be organized for the second time in the unique Fiskars Village from 22 may to 4 September 2022. The Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale programme consists of three main exhibitions and a versatile parallel programme. We warmly welcome you to the biennale! FISKARS VILLAGE…
History
The first Fiskars Village Art took place in summer 2019. Then, too, the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale consisted of three main exhibitions. Those were Social Seating, curated by Jasper Morrison that exhibited benches designed by 18 international designers such as Martino Gamper, Hugo Passos, Wataru Kumano, and Maria Jeglinska. Factory exhibition, curated by…
Eat & drink
Café AntiqueAddress: Fiskarsintie 352Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday at 11–16 Come smell and taste the cinnamon rolls at Café Antique in the heart of Fiskars Village! Café Antique is a small family business that has made Fiskars visitors happy with their cinnamon rolls for more than 30 years. They invest in both flavours and quality…
House by an Architect
House by an Architect
One of the three main exhibitions at Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale (from 22 May to 4 September 2022) is ‘House by an Architect’ that presents wood architecture, interior design for small spaces and contemporary art. In this summer’s Fiskars Village Biennale, architecture is playing the leading role. The event will present a collection…

AALTO WOOD STUDIO: KORE
The Kore cabin created by the students of the Aalto University Wood Studio is a compact space surrounding the functional core of the building. On one end, there is space for sitting and dining. There is a sleeping loft, too, and those staying over in this cabin get to admire an eloquent ceiling structure and…

ASLLTK: HAMMOC
“A modern safari cabin” is one way to describe this triangular building which includes wall-length glass doors that open completely. Those staying over in this cabin have an immediate connection to outdoors. The solid log walls and roof provide lean-to kind of shelter. Thanks to the glass walls, any urban tourist looking for a feel…

ATELJÉ SOTAMAA: UFO
This sculptural building allows to open and close rooms in an interesting way. The house features sheltered spots as well as impressive views to the surrounding nature through both a large window and a skylight. The sleeping quarters take place in a solid but spacious alcove. A custom-made kitchen highlights the overall experience of the…

RINTALA EGGERTSSON ARCHITECTS: KIIRUNA
A snug central terrace ties together this entity of several small units. Thanks to the very original design, the lines between indoor and outdoor space fade out, challenging the scope of the house versus furniture. Welcome to Kiiruna You are looking at a mini house called Kiiruna. The word refers to a small arctic bird…

SOMMARNÖJEN: ORIGINAL SOMMAR 30
Inspired by a traditional barn, this building has been adapted to function as a practical holiday home including everything necessary: the kitchen is part of the living space, the toilet and shower room is comfortably spacious, and the bedroom at the end of the house can be separated with a sliding door. There is a…

POLESTAR: KOJA
Koja is one of the winners of the Polestar Design 2021 competition. The aim is to nurture local tourism. Koja’s carbon footprint is small, and the purpose is to get its users as close to nature as possible. Inside the hut, there is a tree that the visitor can come in contact with.

STUDIO PUISTO: SPACE OF MIND
This wooden house has been awarded by the Wallpaper magazine. Its flexible hut-type concept provides a sculptural place to relax while enjoying the surrounding landscape. Very few, mostly fixed, furniture is included. The central role has been given to the bed, naturally, made of natural materials including carefully selected bedding. Welcome to the Space of…
U-JOINTS: Knots & Knits

U-JOINTS: Knots & Knits
Knots & Knits is the fourth part of the U-JOINTS research project and exhibition series by Andrea Caputo and Anniina Koivu. Seen for the first time at Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2018, U-JOINTS highlights the joints and connections used in design and architecture. Joints are rarely paid attention to as they are mostly…
Parallel programme
Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale’s communality and diversity are ensured by putting together a polyphonic parallel programme of events organized by artists, designers, galleries and workshops in the region. There is room for a wide range of interdisciplinary events: exhibitions, performances, studio visits, art walks and artist dinners and parties, for example.

Fiskars Greenhouses
Fiskars Village is happy to host the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale already for the second time. As the birthplace of Fiskars, the main partner of the event, the Village has always nurtured creative crafts and design, and been inspired by human-centric innovations. Our own installation is a call to conversation about the immeasurable…

ECAL toys with Artek
Teaming up with iconic Finnish furniture company Artek, Bachelor Industrial Design students from ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, under the guidance of designer Julie Richoz, present a collection of playful objects for children made from salvaged b-quality, rejected and half-finished materials and offcuts. Staying true to the spirit of Artek and its founders, the…

Making of clay mortars
A COURSE ON MAKING CLAY BASES AND SURFACE PLASTERING Welcome to this course to learn about various clay mortars and clay surfaces. These courses are targeted at everyone interested in building with clay. On this course you’ll learn how to make clay mortar and clay bases and how to plaster surface layers. Course content Essential…

Nikari & Woodnotes OPEN DOORS
Nikari is celebrating the Fiskars Biennale throughout the summer by opening its doors on Fridays, 22 May – 12 August, at 10 am – 6 pm (except midsummer weekend). In the Nikari showroom you can find products by the sister companies Woodnotes and Nikari in this beautiful red brick building, the oldest machinery workshop in…

Art Exhibion
”Secret Garden”
Serafiina Edelmann
Paintings and ceramic scuptures Fiskars based artist Serafiina Edelmann gets her inspiration for her art from nature, childhood memories and her own garden at Fiskars’ Suutarinmäki. Her works show her love for colours, shapes and small details of nature. The purpose of Edelmann´s art is not to re-create nature as it is but to compose…

Professional Copies
An exhibition and printed catalogue about the oral history of design in Finland. Documents from the Design Museum archives will be presented for the first time, including images, audio recordings and interview transcripts. The exhibition presents the work of Pi Sarpaneva and Maj Kuhlefelt (P&M Design), Eero Rislakki and Pertti Palmroth. Visual samples are presented…

Bebetton wine&bun
We organise tastings of experimental wines paired with plaited loafs spiced with the very ingredient used in each wine. We study plaiting as an underlying concept and welcome the audience to challenge their tastebuds. We are currently developing the ideal non-alcoholic alternative for our wine list. The Bebetton art initiative was formed during the pandemic,…

JALO – form and story
20 Years of Ordinary Artist Life in Fiskars The exhibition features unique jewellery by master goldsmith Timo Mustajärvi. Mustajärvi has been working as a jeweller and designer since 1986 and for 20 years as a self-employed designer-maker at JALO in Fiskars village. Master goldsmith Mustajärvi draws inspiration from aesthetics – he considers sculpture to be…

The secret life of a vase
Kerafreak presents vases in various shapes and tempting sensory experiences. The vase that holds fragrant flowers also invites the visitor to listen, feel and see. Dates22.5-4.9 2022 Timeopen every day 11-17 AddressFiskarsintie 366, 10470 Fiskars Ticket priceFree admission The whole family is welcome to this event. The event is accessible for all. For more informationinfo@kerafreak.fi@kerafreak

A course on clay surface finishing and plastering and various natural clay paints
Welcome to this course to learn about various clay mortars and clay surfaces. These courses are targeted at everyone interested in building with clay. Clay surface finishing and plastering and various natural clay paints Clay plastering is used indoors to finish walls, ceilings, stoves, fireplaces and stone ovens. Clay plastering is suitable for plastering various…

Style Talk Live Podcast
Tyylipuhetta Podcast about sustainable fashion. Style matters. You are welcome to participate in the making of podcast episodes about personal style. The Tyylipuhetta Podcast has been publishing episodes since spring 2020 and has been streamed almost 20,000 times. Now you have the opportunity to be part of the making process of three podcast episodes in…

Deka Studio 2022 furniture collection launch
Deka Studio brings the Australian Finnish connection to their finely crafted furniture. The 2022 season launch includes shelving, table and seating additions featuring beautiful wood finishes as well as unique accessories and soft furnishings. Date and timeJune – August AddressFiskarsintie 360, 10470 Fiskars Ticket priceFree admission The whole family is welcome to this event. The…

Nested Realities
The Nested Realities exhibition is showing 17 artists who in their various ways reveal surrealist undertones in their works. Like the early 1920s surrealists, here, too, mysticism, absurdism, irrationality and metamorphosis serve as key words, likewise a quest for the myth of our time. Artists: Emma Ainala, Maija Albrecht, Axel Antas, Hans-Christian Berg, Andy Best…

STUCCO COURSE/WORKSHOP
THEORY: Most important information about working with clay stucco.
PRACTICAL PART: Application of clay stucco. Technic to achieve glossy and matt pattern.

Home&Found – Preloved Homes Festival
A weekend of preloved homes and country lifestyle, just one hour from Helsinki. At this festival, visitors are invited to discover a new habitat to live in, find a new home and even a new lifestyle. Homes for sale will be open for a visit, there will be a central exhibition area in Billnäs iron…

Galleria Bässen
Galleria Bässen is located in a former train-engine workshop on the grounds of Mustio Manor in Raasepori. It opened to the public in the spring of 2020, and it functions as a summer gallery from May to September. Our diverse exhibition programme presents contemporary art by artists from all over Finland and abroad. In addition…

Creative workshops festival
Creative workshops organizes the festival 1.7.-2.7.2022 from 11 to 16 o´clock. The festival is located by the playground in the Fiskars bruk. Creative workshops is a group of professional artists and art teachers. Creative workshops -festival offers meaningful and inspirational art workshops for the hole family. The themes for workshops are recycling, natural materials and…

Neo Kinnunen-Ivanovic Piano Recital
Pianist Neo Kinnunen-Ivanovic performs a selection of piano works from composers across many eras of classical music as well as his own Piano Sonata No.1, which premiered in 2019. The performance will include composers such as Bach, Mozart and Sibelius. The recital is open to the public and tickets will be sold at the door….

Exhibition
Material based art and craft made from local materials and textile by the Fiskars-based artist Theresa Storbacka. More information coming by the end of May. Date14.7.-31.7. TimeThe times and dates will be confirmed by the end of May. AddressPeltorivi 8, 10470 Fiskars Ticket priceOpen to pre-registered, free admission, more information will be released in late…

Strata
Strata is a process-based, transformative installation work by two artists which will be built in the old foundry building(Valimo) in Fiskars during the summer. The starting point of the work is found or recycled material and stuff rediscovered laying around in the corners of the work room. The instinctive and spontaneous processing of the materials…

Our table is set for you vol 5
The Bromarv summer delicacies If the weather so allows, we gather in the old garden surrounded by old apple trees to enjoy a little welcoming moment and an aperitif drink with the host Viivi Varesvuo and evenings chef, Nina Kaukonen. We will hear some stories of the 1920-built house, of Viivi´s art and thoughts and…

RIIMINKA & Aleksiina Design
Colours and Joy for Your Life, walking Fashion Show! Finnish clothing manufacturer RIIMINKA & Aleksiina Design, which offers colour and joy to your life, presents Finnish fashion and accessories in a walking fashion show running through the village. The models, who are mainly locals, wear signs to prompt discussion about responsibility in fashion and Finnish…

Sensing Water
Musician, Tapani Rinne and poet, Harri Hertell, will come together on the 13th of August 2022 in Restaurant Kuparipaja to deliver a performance where Hertell’s poetry meets bass clarinet played by Rinne. During the performance the audience will hear Hertell’s water themed poems along with poetry requested by the audience, all accompanied by water soundscapes played by Rinne. The audience…

Konstrundan
Konstrundan is a well-established event, organized in Finland annually since 2008. This will be the 15th time Konstrundan will be arranged. During Konstrundan, professional artists, craftsmen and designers open their studios and workshops to the public. The purpose of Konstrundan is to increase the understanding of domestic contemporary art, crafts, and design, and to promote…

Guided tour, Villa Skeppet
Explore Villa Skeppet on a guided tour. The house was designed by Alvar Aalto as a gift to Christine and Göran Schildt. Here you can experience and author’s home, Alvar Aalto’s architecture as well as a Mediterranean athmosphere. Date and timeTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdaysat 11:00at 13:00at 15:00Advance booking required. AddressSnäcksundsvägen 8,10600 Ekenäs Ticket price22 €…

Adam Detre Designs
Sculptor’s Workshop A Partnership with Bosch Professional Suomi An opportunity to see Adam Detre – an English born, Finnish Resident sculptor – working in his workshop. He creates a variety of different ideas ranging from large freeform, abstract sculptures to small, bespoke, solid wood side tables. Adam sculptures are on display all over the world….

Fiskarshouse
Events and open doors summer 2022 The newly completed wooden Fiskarshouse hosts cultural events and keeps its doors open as part of the Fiskars Art & Design Biennale 2022. The address of Fiskarshouse is Isokiskontie 7, 10470 Fiskars. A total of 14 different summer events include poetry, food and music and will be light in nature. Fiskarshouse…
Tickets
Tickets
You can attend all Fiskars Village Biennale main exhibitions with one ticket. You can buy tickets at the Onoma online store and the exhibitions.
The parallel programme tickets and entrance fees are to be bought separately. Most of these events offer free access.
Tickets 18/10 € / Museum Card. The tickets can be bought here.
Group tickets and guided tours on sale soon.
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Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale
22 May – 4 September 2022
10470 Fiskars,
Raasepori
FINLAND
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