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hallitThe Art Center Purnu is located in the centre of the most beautiful nature on the shore of Längelmävesi. Each year Purnu organises summer exhibitions with changing themes, full of finnish contemporary artists. Harmony between nature and culture creates a unique ground for experiencing art. Finland’s first summer exhibition was arranged in Purnu in 1967. Within years over 500 artists have been exhibited, chosen by the changing curators.

Exhibition activity was started by the founder of the art center, sculptor Aimo Tukiainen (1917-1996). who is one of the modern finnish sculpture art’s most significant makers. His wide and versatile production mainly consists of a large amount of monumental works, portraits, medals and small sculptures. In the drying barn the works of Aimo Tukiainen f.ex and Marhsal Mannerheim’s rider statue’s sculpture sketches, are permanently exhibited. Outside his playful, painted glass fibre and concrete sketches of several public works are located.

In Art Center Purnu you can relax and enjoy summer. The Atmospheric loft café is open for guests during opening hours. The Traditional smoke sauna is warmed up for exhibition visitors on Mondays and Fridays. Two grills, covered picnic-place and beach with a slide suitable for children are available. Purnu is mindful of accessibility.

The Loft café and smoke sauna are also available for groups when booked. Private events for 50-200 people are possible outside of opening hours.

Welcome!


ON SUMMER 2023 PURNU’S EXHIBITION IS OPEN DAILY 17.6.-13.8. AT 11-18 
AND FOR GROUP ORDERS UNTIL 20.8.

ART CENTER PURNU 2023

Summer exhibition ”BALANCE”

Artists:

Petri Ala-Maunus, Terhi Heino, Sanna Kannisto, Sakari Kannosto, Tuomas A. Laitinen, Siina Levonoja, Ninni Luhtasaari, Pink Twins, Elina Ruohonen, Jenni Rope, Sirpa Särkijärvi ja Sini Villi

Curators: Eerika Malkki and Jari Granholm

[email protected]


Tickets

Adults 13 €
Groups, retired, students, artists 10 €
Children under 16 years 4 €, children under 7 for free

Smoke sauna included in ticket price in July: on Monday men at 13–15, women at 15–17 and on Friday women at 14–15.30, men at 15.30-17

Design event SuviDesign and Art’s Summer Event 15.-16.7. at 11-18

Taidekeskus PURNU
Mustasaari 63 | 35100 Orivesi
Producer (marketing): [email protected], puh. 0400 757 607
Curator (exhibition): [email protected], puh. 040 567 3390
www.purnu.fi