Images Falling From the Sky

Images Falling From the Sky is an exhibition of iconic works by nine celebrated artists who co-create the phenomenal Helsinki School of Photography. Large formats in colour but also smaller photo formats that demand mindfulness, combined with videos and photobooks, all contribute to a first-time presentation of such master photographers as Sanna Kannisto, Elina Brotherus and Niko Luoma. Finnish art and culture have a relatively low profile in Poland. That’s not how things should be. Next to its music, architecture and literature, Finland is one of the most inspiring places in contemporary Europe in terms of visual arts. The Helsinki School is one of the most significant phenomena in 21st-century European and international art. Next to the Dusseldorf and Kharkiv Schools, it marks one of the fundamental directions in contemporary photography. The combination of reflection on the nature of the medium, immersion in the tradition of conceptual art and the multi-layered, rich visuality of Finnish photography attracted the attention of critics and curators early this century and, over time, have gained the recognition of collectors and the vast audiences of art galleries worldwide. The exhibition at the PSG State Art Gallery in Sopot presents a selection of nine out of several dozen most significant names that make up the school. The exhibition is part of the 10th Frames of Sopot Photography Festival.

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