NovemberNovember- 2010 – February 2011 TURKU 2011 February 2010–2011 TURKU 2011European Capital of Culture, here and now. 1827 Infernal Musical Featuring a new monster hit by Lordi, p. 7 Monica Groop and Turku launches Everyday Fire blazes Helena Juntunen Capital of Culture year well-being and under control Soloists for with a stunning perfor- urban beauty at Logomo 8 Bridge of Sound 10 mance by River Aura 14 through culture 16 exhibition 1 LogoMotion Turku 2011 Party presents The Brand New Heavies! p. 11 Heavies New © The Brand Contents Culture. Editorial Enjoy it daily. p. 5 This Is It! Going on. This health centreion for culture. can write you a prescript In case of cultural withdrawal The talk of the town. symptoms, consult your doctor. When Turku residents first expressed their wishes for the Turku Capital of Culture year in 2005, Eini, a 78-year-old pensioner, wanted more trees and flow- p. 8 ers on the streets, Matti, a CEO, asked for top inter- Humble Workers Become Stars national performers and Sanna, a student, requested on Stage Culture can also be enjoyed freely without a prescription, inin unlimitedunlimited doses.doses. TurkuTurku isis thethe EuropeanEuropean CapitalCapital ofof CultureCulture cultural surprises for her city neighbourhood. “I wish 2011. ForTo read detailed the label,ingredients, consult consult turku2011.fi turku2011.fi Bridge of Sound soloists Monica Resepti_jule_50x70_ropopullo.indd 2 26.10.2010 13.04 Turku had more trampolines,” said Samu, 10 years. Mari Lehto Groop and Helena Juntunen are Well said, Samu! Uplifting the city spirit and image, no stage divas. p. 14 p. 12 high-flying experiences and joy to city residents and If boredom persists, Reijo Mäki knows the plot visitors – that is what the Capital of Culture is very take in some culture. behind international crime. much about. p. 10 The Capital of Culture year is born out of the hopes Flames and Love Above River and visions of thousands of people. It is built on the Aura. artistic inspiration, hard work and daring commit- British group Walk the Plank ments, providing both moments of success and oc- casional frustration, whilst bringing together con- caters the major performance for tributions from throughout Finland as well as nearly the opening celebrations. Helena Juntunen and Monica Groop must every continent in the world. balance careers with personal lives. And, now, here it is. The thousands of experiences of the Capital of Culture programme will fulfil those p. 12 p. 8 cherished dreams. The programme will surprise us People of Turku. with new combinations and by bringing art to eve- Author Reijo Mäki. ryday lives as surprising encounters. It touches you and appeals to your emotions. Art and culture increase your well-being in a va- p. 13 riety of ways. Sometimes this will happen with fun, Phenomenon. easy cultural experiences, other times with art that Tom of Finland is coming home. evokes emotions, even sometimes irritation or an- tagonism. A good Capital of Culture is not just about beauty on the outside, it is a companion that pro- p. 14 vokes discussion, inspires thought and provides in- Theme: 2011 Transformations. sight. A good Capital of Culture inspires renewal. Turku 2011 invites residents to Strong emotions and novel experiences are in take everyday cultural actions. store for all, beginning on the opening weekend of the Capital of Culture year in mid-January. Our beloved River Aura transforms into a blazing performance p. 17 stage, and the key Capital of Culture venue, Logomo, Calendar. will open its doors to the public for the first time. The Mark these events. spectacular main performance during the opening weekend expresses our love for our city. I hope that after experiencing the unique performance above the s. 20 River Aura, all Turku residents will be proud of their Downtown. city and all Europeans will become intrigued and feel welcome to Turku, the European Capital of Culture. Flaming clubs, creative urban What will 2011 look, hear, taste and feel like? How parkour and sandal paths. Three will culture do you good? Now it’s time to find out. hundred volunteers. Turku 2011 tickets and packages now avai- Suvi Innilä lable. Perttu Saksa Programme Director, Turku 2011 Foundation Cover image: 1827 Infernal Musical, Sanni Sedrani, photographer Perttu Saksa The Turku European Capital of Culture 2011 magazine provides information on the Capital of Culture year programme, the people behind the programme and Turku in general. Future issues of the Turku 2011 magazine: Issue 3: 8.2.2011 | Issue 4: 17.5.2011 (also in English) | Issue 5: 30.8.2011 3 mtv3_kylmapohjola_ilmot_260x380.indd 1 8.10.2010 16:04:54 November 2010 – February 2011 TURKU 2011 Going on Dimensions on Wood According to Alvar Aalto alvar aalto and the dimen- sign seems to be largely respon- lutehdas Korhonen and the Al- sions on wood is a touring sible for liberating Aalto’s de- var Aalto Foundation, will in- exhibition showcasing Alvar sign language as an architect clude a seminar on architecture Aalto’s (1898–1976) works in as well. An important starting and design. The Modern Turku Seger Robert furniture design. The exhibition point was the Paimio Sanatori- seminar discusses the birth of has toured the world since 2008 um furniture set, whose techni- modernism in Turku and Scan- and now visits Finland for the cal prerequisites were achieved dinavia and how contemporary first time. With this instalment, in close cooperation with car- designers relate to Alvar Aalto’s the focus of the exhibition shifts penter Otto Korhonen, the tradition. from architecture to design. manager of the Huonekaluteh- Aalto’s functionalistic style das Korhonen furniture manu- was born in Turku, where he ran facturing company. Located in his own agency from 1927–1933. Kaarina, the furniture company 1st December 2010 – 6th February 2011 Designs from the Turku period continues to use the same furni- Alvar Aalto and the Dimen- include, for example, the Paimio ture manufacturing techniques sions on Wood exhibition, Sanatorium and the interior de- for Aalto’s designs. Gallery Maaret Finnberg, sign for the building. The Paimio Turku. Sanatorium is a complete and Nordic harmonious work that, still to- modernism 3rd–5th February 2011 day, remains one of Aalto’s most Modern Turku architecture recognised works. The exhibition, organised by and design seminar, Using wood for furniture de- the City of Kaarina, Huoneka- Educarium, University of Turku. Turku Looks Puppetry Power for Grown-ups today, puppet theatre comes gramme already during 2010 in many shapes and sizes. Pup- and will also continue in 2011. petry ranges from children’s Finnish President Tarja Hal- fairytales to evening perfor- onen acts as the patron of the mances for adults, as shown by festival. the Turku International Pup- petry Festival (TIP-Fest). The 18th–21st November 2010, late-night festival performanc- Turku International Puppetry es are reserved for adult audi- Festival, TIP-Fest, ences only. several venues in Turku The Turku Arts Academy www.tip-connection.com Turku Looks hosts the only vocational pup- photos by street petry degree programme in the style photographer Nordic countries. This degree and fashion blogger programme has been the driv- Liisa Jokinen have been compiled as ing force for creating several a touring puppetry groups in the city. The exhibition. groups have now pooled their resources in order to organise Valtteri 22 ”I’m inspired by Vilma 9 “My aunt brought me Olga 25 “I just spent five mi- a four-day puppetry festival. the 40s and the 60s, the mod this poncho from Madeira. I nutes stitching up this dress. TIP-Fest will feature altogeth- culture and classical outfits. I like these rubber boots simp- Not having anything to wear, like silk scarves and Chelsea ly because they’re Marimekko. I wanted to create something er 37 puppet performances by boots as they pay homage to Green is my favourite colour, new. The necklace is by Antti Turku-based groups and inter- Brighton and the 60s – the and that’s why I chose this Asplund, who also has a fun national guest performers. times of The Who and The umbrella. I like this hat becau- style. The festival will be included Beatles. I buy most of my clot- se of the spangly decorations. Comfort and convenience are in the Capital of Culture pro- hes in England. I have a lot of I like green, jeans and tops. I most important with clothes. I stuff that used to belong to dream of having a dog and an wear a lot of monochromatic my grandpa.” aquarium. Lindex is the nicest clothes, most of which I get Animation Meets tistic director and teacher at store for clothes. Anna Abreu from the flea market. It’s hard the Turku Arts Academy for is my favourite singer.” for me to find fun clothes Visual Arts an extended period of time from ordinary stores. I am inspired by my studies in and still has active connec- furniture design.” as part of the turku 2011 tions to Turku. exhibition series Animate, the The Animate series run- Turku Art Museum will host ning throughout 2011 is a an exhibition on the works of joint venture by the Turku Art Hedgehog’s Autumn Estonian Priit Pärn, one of Museum, the Pori Art Mu- the most prestigious anima- seum and the animation pro- Watch the Hedgehog’s Autumn animation at www.turku2011.fi/ani2 tion artists in the world, dur- gramme at the Arts Academy Pinja Partanen, Turku 2011 Programme: Mobile Animation, TUAS Arts Academy ing early 2011. The exhibition for the Turku University of series in the Turku and Pori Applied Sciences. Following Art Museums will introduce Pärn, the series will feature animations and other visual animators from the Turun arts that utilise animation for Anikistit Association and art- their artistic expression.