Karita Mattila TURKU Looks Forward to Her Summer Holiday and 2011 Concerts in Turku, Pp

May–August 2011 Karita Mattila TURKU looks forward to her summer holiday and 2011 concerts in Turku, pp. 8-9 European Capital of Culture, here and now.

The Finnish premiere Art sauna is The Baltic Sea, the See Turku as a of Isaac Julien’s the crowning archipelago and the tourist: Sightsee- Western Union: Small experience for River Aura – culture ing tours to Turku 7 Boats at Logomo 10 a summer day 14 thrives near water 20 neighbourhoods

May – August 2011 TURKU 2011

Editorial p. 14 The Culture Vainio Kari Grand sailing 2011 Tall Ships ships come to Turku. Rega a Chairman of the Board Christoff er Taxell and Managing Director Cay Sevón from the Turku 2011 Foundation and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso in Turku on 5th March 2011. Sailing before the wind

“I’d already heard that the Turku Capital of Cul- ture year was off to a great start, but now that I’ve visited Turku, I’m truly impressed by what I’ve seen. I believe that the year will have long-last- ing eff ects on the entire city and region.” These encouraging words were spoken by José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, when he visited Turku in early March. I fi nd it easy to agree with him. We’re doing great! The diverse programme for the Capital of Cul- ture year was launched in accordance with the Arto Takala scheduled plans and so far the programme has at- tracted large audiences. Contents Logomo, the main stage for the cultural year, has exceeded expectations and has received a lot of praise. This old engineering workshop has s. 5 been transformed into a rugged but at the same Going on. time very beautiful setting for exhibitions and performances. The 1827 Infernal Musical and The talk of the town. Middle-Aged Hair musicals as well as various other free-spirited performances have seen Lo- gomo packed with spectators, fi lling up the last s. 8 available seats in the house. Honorary Doctor La Karita. We’ve already experienced a great many things, The world-renowned but there’s a lot more still to come – in fact most Finnish opera singer, of the year’s programme is still ahead of us. The Karita Ma ila. upcoming summer off ers us a diverse programme with a wealth of interesting events from the fi elds Matti Komulainen of music, dance, theatre, opera, circus and the s. 10 arts, to name but a few. The programme takes Phenomenon. p. 12 p. 16 place in the city of Turku as well as in the archi- Sauna and circus. The studio is Jori Hulkkonen’s Paavo Nurmi Stadium pelago and the surrounding regions. In August, instrument of choice. becomes the arena of battle. The Culture 2011 Tall Ships Regatta will bring grand sailing ships to the River Aura. s. 12 Our famed Sauna culture will also receive People of Turku. special attention during the summer. Saunas de- Jori Hulkkonen. signed by various artists have been constructed in diff erent areas of Turku. The public will be welcome to wonder at the creativity and bath in s. 14 the relaxing sauna heat, all at the same time! This Theme: 2011 Explores the project, rooted in Finnish tradition, is being real- Archipelago. ised by the Museum Centre of Turku. Culture’s At Home Culture has really encouraged people to be active and get involved. In addition to the audienc- by the Water. es, artists and other participants, there have been important contributions from a great number of p. 11 volunteers. s. 17 I hope that the people of Turku will retain their Calendar. Ebon Grayman excitement and enthusiasm for culture way be- Mark these events. becomes Count yond 2011. The level of involvement so far gives Dracula. every reason to expect that this will happen. Or, as Barroso put it: “A city that is able to combine its s. 20 people together with culture will reap long-term Downtown. benefi ts from the year of culture.” Touring Turku neighbour- So this is just the beginning! hoods, cultural exercises and comics. Christoff er Taxell

Ma i Vahtera Chairman, Turku 2011 Foundation

Cover image: Karita Ma ila, photograph by Per u 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. The last issue of Turku 2011 magazine will be released on 30 August 2011 (in Finnish only).

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whatcouldbea better way to take in the summer than sit- Rocking Toward the Summer ting down by the River Aura? Mariinsky Theatre The various river boats are also a great choice, as they gen- Orchestra to Visit

tly swing along to the soothing Shapunov Alexander movement of the river. Capitals of Culture This year presents a rare opportunity to combine these two experiences, as a cavalcade of dozens of rocking chairs will arrive on the banks of the Riv- er Aura. Grab a chair, sit down and swing in the summer. This Rocking Chair Get-Together is a feel-good event that wel- comes everyone – you can even bring your own rocking chair!

Rocking Chair Get-Together 28 May 11 am–6 pm Läntinen Rantakatu between Theatre Bridge and

Miia Liesegang Miia Kauppiaskatu, Turku

Kirjaston kissat – Library Cats

Valery Gergiev

the world-famous Mariin- phony orchestras in the world. Valeri Gergijev sky Theatre Orchestra from St In recent years, the orchestra Petersburg, led by Valery Ger- has visited the New York Met- giev, will perform at each of the ropolitan, Covent Garden in Capitals of Culture, Tallinn and London and La Scala in Milan, Turku, in August. to name but a few. Hector Ber- Mariinsky is set to play two lioz, Gustav Mahler, Arnold concerts at the Turku Music Schönberg and other such Antti Hopia and Niina Laakko, the artists behind Kirjaston kissat, are participating in the Come Festival as part of the Turku greats have unleashed their tal- Across Comics project by the Turku Comic Book Club (see p. 22). 2011 programme. In the ﬁ rst ent in the past to the backdrop concert, the orchestra and a of this orchestra. selection of soloists will per- Turku Looks form Richard Strauss’ opera Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra photos by street style Ariadne auf Naxos. The second with Valery Gergiev Turku Looks photographer and instalment will present some of fashion blogger Liisa the best works in Russian sym- Turku Music Festival Jokinen have been phony by Tchaikovsky and 11-12 August at 7 pm compiled as a touring Shostakovich. exhibition. Already established in the Turku Concert Hall, 1700s, the Mariinsky Theatre Aninkaistenkatu 9 Orchestra today represents one Tickets from Lippupalvelu: of the most in-demand sym- 60/50/40 € and 55/45/35 €

Short Films tion was organised by Nisi Masa, a Paris-based European network on Multi- of young cinema associations which includes over 20 Europe- lingualism an cinema associations. In addition to the archipelago documentaries, the festi- earlysummer, a group of young val programme comprises hid- Anna, 29 Juho, 21 Pekka, 79, and European fi lmmakers will tour den treasures from the Nisi “I dress care-free, going by how “I wear thin guy’s clothing: slim Irma Kaislaniemi, 86 the Turku archipelago, mapping Masa archives. In addition to I happen to feel. I o en wear and slender. I like simple things Pekka: “You have to dress for multilingualism in Finland. the fi lms, the festival features clothes designed for boys. I’m and cuts. I play around with the occasion and the context. into grunge style, bright colours, colour tones, both pastel and I do not wear jeans, they are During an intensive two-week panel discussions on multilin- shoes and clothes that are ei- bright colours, but you really workwear!” period of working together, the gualism. ther second-hand or self-made. have to know how to match Irma: “I always complement my group will create six short doc- I painted the t-shirt myself, them with taste. My trademarks dress with matching socks and umentary fi lms that will have when I became inspired while are socks pulled over tight accessories. The most stylish drawing a live model. It’s a kind jeans. I came up with the style man in Finland is their immediate premieres. Polyglot Film Festival of a study made on six months ago. Since then, I’ve Alexander Stubb, while Jut- The group of international 18–19 June fabric.” used the combination almost ta Ziliacus is the most stylish cinema professionals was select- Media LIV AB every day.” woman.” ed through an extensive short (former Domino) fi lm competition. The competi- Humalistonkatu 7 A, Turku

5 Going on May – August 2011 TURKU 2011

Riding the Cultural Express Henrik and the The bus connection between Turku Airport and the har- Hammer of Witches bour has been dubbed the Cultural Express. In March, – Folk Opera people who rode the Cultur- al Express became involved in mobile pharmacy market- on Witch Hunts ing, as the Sixﬁ ngers Theatre jumped aboard with their in- as the august nights grow sic, church music, jazz and ar- teractive Love Sickness per- increasingly darker, a night- tistic music, such as American formance. The passengers marish drama set during the minimalism and Mozart’s way got a chance to peek into witch-hunts of the 1600s will of composing for group scenes. mysterious ﬂ asks containing special love potion, and the be staged in the courtyard of The performers include the bravest even took a li le sip Turku Castle. What will hap- Åbolands Kammarkör and Bra- of the magical medicine. pen to Henrik, a poor student he Djäknar choirs with solo- sentenced to death for witch- ists Dan Karlström, Thérèse craft and making a pact with Karlsson, Petter Andersson the Devil? People standing ac- and Mats Lillhannus. Music cused also include Professor is performed by Akademiska Martinus Stodius and Henrik’s Orkestern, the Åbo Akademi beloved Lisen. symphonic orchestra, conduct- Henrik and the Hammer of ed by Sauli Huhtala. The per- The street performance by Witches is a folk opera based formance is in Swedish with Maiju Tainio and Johanna on actual historical events and Finnish subtitles. Latvala discovered its pearls phenomena. The story draws of wisdom from old, Icelandic from historical Turku Acad- sagas as well as from person- emy records regarding witch- al and borrowed experiences. Love Sickness is part of the hunts. However, composer Ulf Folk Opera Henrik Micropathy! Festival, a part Långbacka and librettist Dan and the Hammer of the Turku 2011 programme. Henriksson decided to go be- of Witches You will be able to discover yond pure documentary. They World premiere Micropathy! performances wanted to deliver a story that 27 August at 8 pm around the city throughout the year. has something to say about the Other performances present times as well. As a re- on 28 August and sult, persecution of those who 3-4 September at 8 pm How would you think diff erently stands out as make use a higher theme. Turku Castle courtyard of love potion? Music for the one-act opera Tickets from Lippupiste Annika Martikainen comprises elements of folk mu- €45/35

Stories from No Man’s Land Ninni, student, Turku: “I would use it to achieve peace on Earth.” Atelier Limo Atelier Helena Ryti Helena

wastelands are the outback both a practical and a metapho- Abdulgean, student of Finn- Journey Through the Memories ish, Somalia: of the city environment, a true rical approach to its subject. “I don’t need potions!” no man’s land. In the play No Wastelands are used to stu- of Turku, Tallinn and St Petersburg Man’s Land, directed by Maiju dy the memory of the city, the Sallas, these uncontrolled and community and the individual. directionless urban spaces ref- No Man’s Land is performed in border﹐ occupation﹐ inde- route have now been compiled lect a human state of mind. the authentic outdoor setting. pendence, cooperation. Shared as a highly informative web- No Man’s Land pulls together Roles are played by Maija Pau- memories and unique identi- site that allows everyone to people to tell personal stories nio, Irina Pulkka and Mart- ties. make the same trip from their about the abandoned areas in ti Mäkelä, with Tapani Varis In 2010, French Atelier Li- homes. Available in Finnish, the Raunistula neighbourhood. performing traditional music. mo architects Simon Brunel Estonian, English and French, The stories are interconnected and Nicolas Pannetier made the website is a treasure trove by an old dismantled forage si- No Man’s Land a long, 1,960 kilometre journey for everyone interested in Teemu, driver, Turku: “I’d use the potion to tempt lo that is present via projected 18–20 August, 25–26 August by land from Turku via St Pe- shared Finnish and Estonian the opposite sex – especial- imagery. and 28 August at 8 pm tersburg to Tallinn, recording history from a contemporary ly my girlfriend.” This multidimensional play Outside the Barker textile stories, places and traces along perspective. combines contemporary theat- factory the route. Pictures and text: Tuuli Toivanen re with geographical and regio- Virusmäentie 65, Turku The interviews, videos, pic- nal scientiﬁ c research, taking Tickets from Lippupiste €25/15 tures and texts from the Detour www.detour2011.eu

6 MayMay –– AugustAwugust 2011 2011 TURKU TURKU 2011 2011 Logomo Going on Exhibitions Busy Summer of p. 19 Thinking big is Exhibitions at Logomo being big Logomo, the former railway engineering workshop, now turned into a centre of cultural exhibitions and events, has truly taken its place as the main arena for the Capital of Culture year. The exhibition centre will remain open in its festive state until 18 December 2011.

Alice in Wonderland is the largest exhibition of contemporary photography ever seen in Finland, featuring works from 31 artists. The artworks are connected through the world of fantasy turned into reality through various

Susse Määttänen methods – these wonderlands give voice to both humour and critical commentary. The Alice in Wonderland exhibit is supplement- ed by monthly artist meetings and curator tours. Over the summer, artists such as Harri Pälviranta and Eli- na Brotherus will be available to meet visitors. Pälvi- the logomo stages have so far hosted a number of ranta is a photographic artist and a scholar who works unique performances and the upcoming highlights still with imagery concerning violence and manhood. Eli- to come in 2011 include jazz, circus and opera. However, na Brotherus has made an extensive international ca- the real base for Logomo’s activities during the Capital reer and is especially well-known for her remotely trig- of Culture year are its exhibitions, which are open daily gered self-portraits, some of which are also on display at throughout the year. Logomo hosts fi ve rare and mutually Logomo. very diff erent exhibitions as well as an installation in the Kiasma has produced two video installations for Logo- café area. All are among the very best in their domain. mo, both of which now have their Finnish premieres. Ei- Football has taken over the centre exhibition hall. The ja-Liisa Ahtila’s Where is Where? is open until 29 May. Only a Game? exhibition by UEFA – the Union of Euro- Ahtila’s work is followed by WESTERN UNION: Small pean Football Associations – provides an insight into the Boats by esteemed British artist Isaac Julien. sport and its enthusiasts, pulling visitors into the world Isaac Julien’s installation deals with illegal migration of games. The free exhibition provides entertainment for to the Mediterranean in a visual and poetic manner. The the entire family. work features refugees driven by war and famine who Another great attraction for everyone in the family is travel by boat from Libya to Sicily seeking a better life. the experiential Fire! Fire! exhibition, created by Heu- The work, completed in 2007, is the third part in a trilogy, reka, the Finnish Science Centre, and the Museum Cen- with preceding works True North (2004) and Fantôme tre of Turku, where visitors are allowed to experience Afrique (2005). Isaac Julien’s work was seen in Finland the world of fl ames from a scientifi c and cultural history in autumn 2010 as well, when his highly praised piece Ten perspective. Thousand Waves was presented at Kunsthalle Helsinki. The exhibition provides a remarkably impressive in- Päivi Autere sight into the Great Fire of Turku and the destruction it wreaked in 1827. A miniature model of Turku, spanning Alice in Wonderland events several square metres, visualises the event and allows artist meetings and curator tours visitors to monitor the various phases of the fi re through Saturdays at 2:15 pm centre smoke, light and sound eff ects and animations. Various 28 May artist Harri Pälviranta in Turku events with fi re themes and the experiential Flashpoint 18 June curator Anna-Kaisa Rastenberger workshops are organised within the context of the exhi- 30 July artist Elina Brotherus Logomo is a cultural and creative economic centre, offering a varied bition. 27 August artist Sanni Seppo selection of superb spaces for larger and smaller scale events. visualarts are represented through three exhibitions: Kiasma: Isaac Julien an extensive exhibition on contemporary photography by WESTERN UNION: Small Boats Creative premises also for rent from the beginning of 2013. Find out more the Finnish Museum of Photography, video installations 17 June–18 December 2011 at: www.logomo.fi from the ARS11 Exhibition by the Museum of Contempo- Logomo, open daily 11 am–7 pm rary Art Kiasma and a retrospective on Tom of Finland’s Köydenpunojankatu 14, Turku Köydenpunojankatu 14, 20100 Turku, Finland homoerotic works. www.turku2011.fi /logomo [email protected] | www.logomo.fi

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7 May – August 2011 TURKU KARITAMATTILA 2011

is a soprano opera and concert singer. Born in Somero, Finland on 5 September 1960.

Ma ila spent childhood and youth in Perniö, Finland. She studied solo singing at the Sibelius Academy under the guidance of Liisa Linko-Malmio and received her degree in music in 1983. She later studied under Vera Rózsa in London.

Ma ila has performed key soprano roles at major opera houses worldwide and she makes regular guest appearances at e.g. the Metropolitan Opera in New York. In 2010 in Lyon, Ma ila performed the world premiere of the monologue opera Émilie, an opera composed by Kaija Saariaho and dedicated speciﬁ cally to Ma ila.

She received a Grammy for the Best Opera Recording in 1998 and 2004 and she has had two gold and three platinum albums.

Ma ila has received numerous awards and recognition including the BBC’s Singer of the World in 1983, the Finland Prize in 1996, the Pro Finlandia Medal in 2001, the French cultural recognition Ordre des Arts et des Le res in 2003, as well as an honorary doctorate from the University of Turku in 2011.

8 Perttu Saksa Perttu Honorary Doctor La Karita The world-renowned Finnish opera singer, Karita Ma ila, will express her gratitude to her hometown this summer by performing three grand concerts in Turku Castle Park. One of her reasons for being grateful is the honorary doctorate that will be awarded to her by the University of Turku at the end of May.

on-may, the University of Turku will award 19 hon- concerts around the USA. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s great time ago. I would have to check Google,” Karita says with orary doctorate degrees. Perhaps the best known of the for a freelancer when there is a demand,” Karita states. a laugh. honorary doctorate recipients are former Speaker of Par- “I have been fortunate throughout my career that I “There are probably about 30, but maybe only 15 or so liament Sauli Niinistö and opera singer Karita Mattila. have always been off ered as much work as I have wanted that are in active use. I have already left many roles be- “This all certainly came as a total surprise! It is espe- and needed to do. Around the age of 30-40, I decided not hind. They include the more lyrical roles for a younger cially wonderful that this honour is being awarded by to take any holidays, but that was a decision that suited woman, Mozart’s roles. In that way, I am glad that my the University of Turku in my Finnish hometown. The that period of my life. I took that time to focus on creating voice has permitted me to take on such a broad reper- whole event, from the grinding of the sword to the ball, the foundation for my career. After my 40s, I decided that toire.” will last four days and I intend to take full advantage of I was no longer going to sacrifi ce my holidays. I realised The process of getting back into a role one has already it,” Karita assures. that with age comes the need to take time to recharge. I mastered takes some time, depending on the particular Everything is ready for the celebration, the hat, the have been quite successful at sticking to that decision.” role in question. sword and two gowns. Karita is grateful to the Turku- This summer is no exception, as Karita will take fi ve “A lot depends on, for example, the language. Russian based Muotikuu dressmakers’ shop, which turned out weeks of holiday beginning in mid-July. and Czech roles take more time, since I don’t speak those her amazing gowns at such short notice. “It seems cliché, but I will spend my holiday recharg- languages. A modern opera is another type that requires “I didn’t have a gown for this type of academic event, ing my batteries at my cottage on an island close to a good deal more training,” says Karita. nothing with long sleeves that covers so well,” laughs Turku. I will be enjoying the sauna, fi shing and catch- At this point, it seems suitable to ask whether we might Karita. ing up with friends. I am also planning to spend some expect to hear something in the near future that Kaija time with the family of my goddaughter. The children in Saariaho has composed specifi cally for Karita. acountrygirl in the big, wide world. Karita grew up the family all refer to me as their ‘auntie’. It touches my “Nothing new at the moment – on the other hand, in Perniö in a farmstead family of six. Musical traditions heart every time I hear it,” Karita says. there are continuous requests for me to perform her were bred at home, as both parents had long been active music. Several other modern composers have, however, choir members. Karita was given singing and piano les- karitahasa strict work moral. When she is working, contacted me and something new may be in the works. sons from an early age. She later studied singing as her she lives a fairly ascetic lifestyle. She routinely uses the But the fact is that there really isn’t room for anything major at the Salo Institute of Music. exercise bike and eats a strictly healthy diet. The sum- new for the next three years.” Upon graduation, Karita continued her singing studies mer holiday also means letting go of these routines for at the prestigious Sibelius Academy. At age 20, she had al- a while. karitais very much looking forward to the August con- ready won the national singing competition held in Lap- “It is important, however, to ensure that I stay in shape. certs. A hometown audience stirs one’s heart like no oth- peenranta, and only two years later she achieved the top In the summer I prefer to exercise by rowing around the er. Karita is also very pleased that her good friends and honour by winning the title of Singer of the World in Car- island where my cottage is located. Depending on how colleagues Matti Salminen and Jorma Silvasti will be diff . The road to stardom was thus laid open before her. windy it is, it generally takes about 35-50- minutes. Then joining her for this project. The fact that Susanna Mälk- Karita took to that road at age 23. And along the way, I can allow myself one long drink, albeit a light one. As ki will also be participating as conductor is the icing on she has become highly successful. a good Lutheran, I fi gure that these little pleasures also the cake. “Every now and then I encountered setbacks, but they need to be earned,” Karita explains with a laugh. “In the Castle Park, I plan to sing operatic arias, but I are also a healthy part of development. Fortunately, I had Her summer drinks of choice in the past have includ- am combining them with entertaining pieces of classi- very wise people around me who were able to provide ed beer, but nowadays she prefers long drinks and white cal music and several curiosities that I have never be- me with valuable advice. I was given the opportunity to wine. Beer is a type of drink that shows on your body no fore performed,” Karita reveals about the programme develop at my own pace and learn from my mistakes,” matter how much you might row around. for the concerts. explains Karita. “I am not willing to give up eating sausages in the “The programme will lighten toward the end and then summer though. I absolutely love groat sausages and be followed by a dramatic sprint and dynamic climax,” Hvitfelt’s horsemeat sausages - delicious!” remarks Karita. Karita laughs while assuring that even the lighter sec- During her season of work, Karita performs at so tion will contain some surprises. “I am so pleased and proud of this many events and festivals that she doesn’t feel the need One of the themes in the works is a Come and Dance to attend any in the summertime. The one exception theme, even though dancing in the stands is not exact- honorary doctorate nomination. I intend to that rule is the Kipparijazz festival organised by the ly possible. But there will certainly be dance melodies, to celebrate to my heart’s content for Turku motorboat club (Turun moottorivenekerho) on from waltzes to tangos. Härjänmaa Island in the archipelago off Turku. And has she reserved enough material for the encores the duration of the event!” “That’s one event I defi nitely plan to attend,” says Ka- if the audience should erupt into wild applause? rita.” “You will just have to wait and see. But I will be pre- pared, it’s all part of my grand scheme,” Karita smiles. during her summer training period, Karita will be Markku Haapio “itiswonderful to be in demand” Karita comes to the learning three new roles. They are Richard Strauss’ degree ceremonies in Turku all the way from her current Ariadne and The Knight of the Rose, along with Alban home in Florida. The early summer is already laid out for Berg’s Wozzeck. Only time will tell which of these will rehearsing her solo programme and studying new roles. be ready fi rst. Viva La Diva! concerts “In the autumn, I will be touring Europe with the Pia- How many roles has Karita already mastered during 19 and 22 August at 7:30 pm, nist Martin Katz. The autumn will also bring the per- her career? 25 August at 8 pm formance of Fidelio in Houston followed by many solo “Good heavens, I have no idea. I stopped counting some Turku Castle park

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thesoundingdomesauna, 1 June–21 August, Mon–Sun from 10 am to 6:30 pm, Kupi aa outdoor swimming arena. Sauna + swimming ticket €9/6.50/6 (no advance tickets) hotcube, 1 June–31 August, Tue-Sun from Noon to 6 pm, River Aura, in front of WAM (Wäinö Aaltonen Museum). Renting the whole sauna (50 min) €60, max. 2–4 person/ session saunasolaris, 1 June–31 August, Tue-Sun from Noon to 6 pm, Next to Art Park WAM. Joint sauna sessions Tue–Sun from noon to 12:50 pm and from 4 pm to 4:50 pm, ticket €10/6, Renting the whole sauna (50 min) €100, max. 10 persons/session saunaobscura﹐ 1 June–28 August, Mon-Sun from 1 pm to 6 pm, Ruissalo, in front of the Saaronniemi beach. Joint sauna sessions Mon–Sun from 1 pm to 1:50 pm and from 3 pm to 3:50 pm, ticket €10/6, Renting the whole sauna (50 min) €100, max. 10 persons/session All saunas will be closed during Midsummer 24–26 June and Sauna Obscura will also be closed 8–10 July. Sauna Obscura. Heidi Lunabba Heidi Obscura. Sauna Steaming Hot Art In June, the Finnish sauna craze will truly let itself loose in Turku. era obscura principle and fl oats on the sea waves in Art saunas sca ered around the city will stay open all summer and Saaronniemi in Ruissalo. Sauna-goers can enjoy their session amidst the surrounding scenery, refl ected will rescue us from even cooler, cloudier days. Certainly, nobody upside down in the sauna room through the holes in will be le out in the cold! the walls. The Journey to Obscura is also sure to off er a new experience in many ways as you can reach the sauna by taking an idyllic rowing boat trip. saunaspamperandcleanse you, but city residents and “Nature, with its changing lighting, rains and storms, In this urban sauna experience, the bathers from tourists alike will also now have the chance to enjoy is strongly present. The sauna also puts the bounda Solaris and Hot Cube wash up in the outdoor show- the artistic steam from sauna rooms that are very dif- ries of private and public spaces to a test”, Berg and ers of the Art Park, those from The Sounding Dome ferent from each other. To those fancying a sauna bath, Ihanus comment. Sauna in the showers of the outdoor swimming arena, locations on off er include a river, open-air swimming A sauna bather will walk into the Hot Cube along a and those from Obscura in the showers by the beach. pool, a park and the sea. For what’s likely to be the best small bridge and enter the sauna room down through experience – try all four! the roof. While sitting on the benches, sauna bathers ”thewaterexhibition will explore the feel of water You can experience these saunas either alone or in are in for a fun surprise amidst the city; in the cube, it through various senses”, says Curator Joanna Kurth. a group. The most essential thing is to bring an open is not only essential to smell the tar and watch the fur- About twenty artists from Finland, Sweden and Esto- mind, a swimsuit and a towel with you! nace shedding light, but also hear the River Aura ripple nia will be included in the exhibition. The main focus “Tickets can be bought online in advance from Lip- underneath their feet. is on photographs and video pieces by the younger gen- pupiste or from the Museum Centre of Turku muse- “I’m really enthused and interested to see how the eration, but photographs will also be included from, for ums during ticket offi ce opening hours. Sauna ses- audience will react to the cube, which will combine example, Arno Rafael Minkkinen – a veteran in Finn- sions begin on the hour”, says Project Coordinator light, scents and the underwater world”, says Harri, ish landscape portrayal, nowadays based in the United Tarja Eskelinen from the Museum Centre of Turku, whose sauna work will be on display after a 12-year States. Tina Eskilsson and Marcus Eek, among oth- which will produce both the sauna sessions and other break. ers, will represent Swedish artists, with Peter Lauritz programme content included in the SaunaLab entity. who hails from Estonia. “thesoundingdomesauna” has already raised a lot “Alongside the works from existing collections, we’ll themainexhibition in the Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of international interest. It represents a fi gment of also have brand new works from Renja Leino, Marja of Art (WAM) during the summer is called Water - artist Jan-Erik Andersson’s imagination. Taking the Pirilä and Susanna Majuri,” Joanna mentions with Sense and Sensation and it relates to the sauna theme. shape of an onion, The Sounding Dome Sauna will be enthusiasm. What’s best is that guests can go and enjoy a sauna bath located at a worthy spot beside the Kupittaa outdoor The Turku-based Olohuone Art Association will on foot, a mere stone’s throw from the museum at the swimming arena, in the aquatic oasis of Finland’s old- participate in the sauna theme through a series of Hot Cube, the sauna built by sculptor Harri Markkula est and largest city park. The sauna steam inside the works related to sauna, bathing and renewal. Besides in the River Aura. Sculptor Hans-Christian Berg and onion will be further vivifi ed by a soundscape that modern art, Turku’s sauna summer will gain inspira- industrial designer Mika Ihanus will erect their sauna changes according to the temperature and air humid- tion from everyday traditions as Kuralan Kylämäki – in the Art Park next to the museum. The transparent ity in the sauna, the creation of American sound artist the Village of Living History – presents sauna bathing Solaris will off er the guests a chance to watch city life Shawn Decker. from various eras. passing by during their sauna session. Heidi Lunabba’s scenic sauna applies the cam- Raija Ker ula-Rantanen

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10 May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 Phenomenon Circus Li s Us Up to the Stars

In addition to balancing and dancing, Sanja Ko- sonen performs acroba- tic stunts that only a few people in the world are capable of pulling off . Kari Vainio Kari

This summer, the curtain into the world of circus will open in Turku, as international groups Cirque Dracula, Future Circus and The Elements off er the latest novelties and traditional virtuosity. the season of circus is launched with the ma- Two artists from Berlin will accompany me.” Rope atical language of physics through circus. “Quantum jor production, Cirque Dracula. Finally Finland is dancer Sanja Kosonen will also return to her city physics is amazing. So is circus – both require great honoured to have its fi rst grand variety-style circus of study with the Future Circus. Today, she is part of intelligence.” show, a production that brings to life the dream of the French rope dancing group Les Colporteurs, which In addition to the Arts Academy and the university, Pauliina Räsänen and Slava Volkov, both masters will present its works Stars and En route in Turku. All collaborative partners include the Heriot-Watt Uni- in pair acrobatics. A wealth of international artists in all, the festival organised by the circus education versity in Edinburgh and the Turku Music Festival. are involved, all connected through the Canadian cir- programme at Turku University of Applied Sciences cus group Cirque du Soleil. American acrobat Ebon will feature established and aspiring circus profes- thesummerofcircus will conclude in late August Grayman will play the role of the vampire. The best of sionals from six European countries. with the Night of Ancient Bonfi res. On that night, The what Turku has to off er is represented with a Russian Future Circus will not ignore the young ones, as Elements will combine fi re arts, aerial acrobatics and bar act, previously awarded in Central Europe. Sen- families with children can participate in various work- light shows in the darkening night surrounding the sual music by French chanteuse Corinne Kuzman shops at Kupittaa Park and enjoy the traditional circus River Aura. sets the mood for the performance. experience with Sirkus Finlandia. “Eight aerial acrobats will perform over the river. A real variety show tent – the likes of which have Fire dancers and a fi re group, choreographed by Antti probably never been seen in Finland before – arrives thefestivalalso includes a unique experiment called Suniala, will perform under the acrobats on a fl oating to the Mannerheim Park in Turku from Belgium, ex- Quantum Circus that combines the body language of raft,” explains producer Kristiina Puukko. clusively for the Dracula performance. circus with the mathematical language of quantum The event, open for all, will be produced by the Ver- “The 240-person Spiegeltent Theatre is a sight in physics, creating a combination of physical and sci- sus Circus group from the Helsinki Circus Profession- itself. Restaurant services will also be provided along entifi c creativity. Quantum is being realised by sec- als Association. with our performances,” says producer Teresa Ter- ond-year circus students and eight doctoral students Raija Kerttula-Rantanen monen, additionally mentioning that outside of the from Turku University, led by theatre director Davide theatre performances, the Spiegeltent is also other- Giovanzana and university quantum physics special Cirque Dracula 23 June–14 August wise available to hire. scholar Sabrina Maniscalco. Mannerheim Park As Quantum exposes the hidden messages of theo- inaugust, Turku will get to enjoy renowned fi re artist retical physics, the audience will get to witness things Future Circus 17–26 August Antti Suinala – originally a student at the Arts Acad- such as the story of atoms in love on a rope, as well as Logomo, Rope Theatre at the Arts Academy, emy at the Turku University of Applied Sciences – as photons and ions in a wild movement on the trampo- Barker Theatre and Adventure Park he showcases his latest stunts at the fi nal galas for both line and line. Future Circus and The Elements. “Yes, crazy enough”, Maniscalco answered the theatre The Elements 27 August “In Turku, I will perform with my own small group. director’s suggestion to explain the tedious mathem- River Aura, around the Theatre Bridge

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11 People of Turku This section presents famous people from Turku May – August 2011 TURKU 2011

JORI HULKKONEN Born in 1973 in Kemi Studied English Philol- ogy at the University of Oulu but was side- tracked to music. First release in 1993 under his own LUMI label. Has released 10 own albums so far. Debut album Selkäsaari Tracks in 1996 for the French label F Communications, continued collaboration with the label until it was shut down in 2008. Has remixed José González, Robyn, Kid Jori Hulkkonen, Cudi and some 100 an internationally other artists. Gets his good vibes acclaimed electronic from listening to vinyl musician, DJ and singles over a glass of red wine, for example. producer, draws Matti Komulainen Matti inspiration from Producing Deep Sounds tradition

You have recently been busy EP SWOT under my own name. Even these days, electronic I’ve even discussed it with cer- I host the Nuclear Winter Gar- with high-praised indie out- Current releases also include and DJ music are still some- tain publishers, but right now I den club in Turku, which runs ﬁ ts such as Villa Nah, Sister the sophomore album Change times seen as the machine don’t have any time for writing.” every Thursday from early Flo and Nightsatan. Are you is Gradual by Processory, a band wizardry of a mystic magi- June to the end of August out- about to personally shift to- made up of Jerry Valuri and cian. You’ve made an eff ort to Many of your colleagues work side the Aboa Vetus Museum. ward new musical genres? myself, and the collaborative break boundaries even with from the European metropo- The club’s running now for the album by Australian-American your stage presence, but do lises. You’re rooted in Turku, seventh straight year. I also have “Not at all. These production Via Tania and me.”. the weird attires and other after living in Kemi, Oulu and an interesting gig at Pori Jazz in projects have given me new props actually have any other Helsinki. Why is that? a special experimental free jazz ideas for my own music as well. You grew up in a world where purpose other than amuse- group comprising artists from I’m going through the most crea- the basic unit of music was a ment? “While a move to London, Ber- Ilma Records and run by Pekka tive and productive phase of my vinyl record. What is the key lin or Paris would’ve been smart Tuppurainen. entire career – doing these new diff erence regarding attitudes “I respect my audiences by giv- work-wise, I’ve always wanted to Matti Komulainen things simply encourages more towards music now and then? ing the visuals some thought. If live in Finland. Turku is just the creativity.” someone sees that as a joke, I right size for me. Turku has all “Back in the day, the availabil- won’t stop them laughing, but the necessary services and plen- A few years have already ity of new music was much that’s not my point.” ty of culture to keep the walls passed since your last solo lower. You listened thoroughly from falling down on you.” album. When is the next one to each record you were able You’ve documented your ca- People of Turku due? to get. It really taught you that reer thoroughly. Have you You have seen your share of exhibition by the some things hit you right away planned, say, a photo exhibi- the world, having visited plac- Serlachius Museums “My self-titled album is in the but that others need dozens of tion or some other non-musi- es like Japan, New Zealand in Män ä at Turku works, but I doubt it’ll come out repeats, and that’s a virtue in it- cal project? and Siberia. Where’s your before summer 2012. Earlier self. I do wonder whether people next gig? Market Square, this year I released a vinyl-EP more familiar with the real-time “I’ve had thoughts about a book 6–23 June 2011 The Quasar under the moniker online world make the same that would also be a chronicle ”The summer focuses more on dRUMMAN and a four-song eff ort today…?” for the Finnish club culture. festivals than clubs. However,

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12 May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 Phenomenon

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is started and concluded by Music of novel outdoor events and audio- Engulfed by the Spheres of the Spheres, one of the most re- visual experiences. Music of the markable musical performances Spheres has been created by artists Come late July, something magical will make its way to Turku. ever made. The River Aura perfor- Peter Jones, Lynne Dickens, fl au- Eye Music Trust Music Eye Colourscape, now seen and experienced for the very fi rst mance will feature a transparent tist and composer Simon Desorgh- time in the Nordic countries, will bring a gigantic honeycomb sphere fl oating in the water, carry- er and Lawrence Casseley, who is of coloured spheres to Kupi aa Park. In addition, the River ing a fl autist who plays a mystical responsible for the live mixing. summer night concerto. With live Susse Mää änen Aura will host fl oating spheres that carry people inside them! audio sampling and mixing, the Colourscape, arriving in Turku di- about one hundred spheres. Visi- music becomes a full orchestra of Colourscape rectly from the UK, is something tors will be able to walk right into fl utes, sending waves of sound to 23 July-14 August, Kupi aa Park you simply have to experience to the maze-like installation set up the river banks. really understand. Pictures of the at Kupittaa Park and enjoy musi- The UK-based group Eye Music Music of the Spheres installation can only deliver a small cal performances staged inside the Trust is behind the Colourscape performances 22 July at 6 pm and glimpse of the abundant world of artwork. performances and installation. The on the Night of the Arts, colours from a network made up of Colourscape’s presence in Turku group specialises in the production 18 August, at 10 pm, River Aura

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13 Arto Takala Theme 2011 archipelago explorations May – August 2011 TURKU 2011

Some of the grand ships that visited Turku in 2009 will return to the River Aura in celebration of the European Capital of Culture year

Culture is At Home by the Water How big are the grand sailing ships? What does music in the water feel chapels across the archipelago, the Seili Island, Dalsbruk factory and other fascinating venues. The series, totalling like? Will a dancer be able to maintain balance while riding the River 15 concerts, is a joint venture by nine music festivals from Aura on a giant sculpted duck? The Turku Capital of Culture year is the Southwest Finland region. Lights will introduce the world premieres of four com- also seen in the archipelago and along the city’s shores. missioned works. Part of the ticket sales for both Lights and Resounding Letters will be donated to Finnish Archi- thedenseturkuarchipelago is a remarkable sight in “The contribution of a wide, diversity of interest is requi- pelago conservation eff orts. itself. While it is diffi cult to surpass that level of impres- red to ensure the future of the Baltic Sea and the archipe- siveness through art, artists can provide new points of lago. Contemporary art can encourage active discussion inthearchipelago, the conclusion of the summer sea- view, according to Taru Elfving, the Artistic Director on the topic,” Taru explains. son is traditionally marked with a celebration and by bur- for the Contemporary Art Archipelago project. ning bonfi res. This year, European Capital of Culture Tur- “The artwork opens up the island communities or Bal- visitorstothearchipelago will also get a chance to ku invites all residents of all nations situated by the Baltic tic Sea ecology, for example, in entirely new ways. They enjoy high-quality concerts. The Resounding Letters Con- Sea and in the archipelago to take part in the Night of the let the audiences slip inside the landscapes.” cert Series will bring music to the islets of Åland and the Ancient Bonfi res and organise their own local activities. Utilising both visual and audio elements, the project’s Turku Archipelago as the musical works commissioned by The bonfi res in the coastal areas will be set off on 27 Au- artworks are staged on islets, commercial vessels, a light- the project travel from Stockholm toward Turku. gust at 9:30 pm Finnish time. European Capital of Culture house and on radio waves from the summer to early au- “A large number of excellent event venues can be found Turku has previously challenged individuals and commu- tumn. About 20 pieces of art located between Ruissalo along the old postal route from Stockholm to Turku,” Tiila nities to make pledges to help the Baltic Sea. In addition, and Utö are best accessed by small boat. Some can be Kangas and Laura Kokko, the artistic designers for the a common message will be sent – a message that can be reached via public transport – and can even be seen from project, reveal. shared by reading it aloud by the bonfi res, singing, dan- the cruise ships going to Sweden. Resounding Letters is being realised by local compo- cing or in some other way. The bonfi re locations, evening “If you want to see all the artwork, it will take you three sers: Britta Byström from Sweden, Ella Grüssner Crom- programmes and pledges will be available as a map on the or four days. However, the point is not to run from one well-Morgan from Åland and Sebastian Fagerlund from Turku 2011 website. piece of art to another – the point is to experience the Finland. Each work will obtain its world premiere on its Elina Teerijoki archipelago. The scenery itself helps to understand the native soil. The fi nal concert for the series, organised at art,” Taru says. Turku’s Sigyn Hall, will witness all the letters put together. Local residents – including ship pilots, fi shermen and The performances are connected to other artistic military personnel – acted as guides for the artists in the events along the route. The concerts in Kustavi will be part archipelago. of the Volter Kilpi in Kustavi Literary Festival and the The CAA project aims at both providing a source of Åland events will be part of the Katrina Chamber Music good cheer for spectators and generating discussion on Festival and Mariehamn’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Contemporary Art Archipelago 18 June–30 September the state of the archipelago. The project also comprises The Lights Concert Series will bring additional musi- Archipelago Logic Symposium 26–28 August the multidisciplinary Archipelago Logic symposium, cal delights to the archipelago. As part of the series, the Resounding Le ers 15 June–17 August organised in cooperation with the Åbo Akademi Archi- Jukka Perko Trio and the Opera Big Band led by Antti Lights Concert Series 28 April–22 July pelago Institute. Sarpila will introduce jazz and classical compositions to Night of the Ancient Bonfi res 27 August

14 May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 2011 archipelago explorations Theme Music in Spheres and Under Water Themes: waterglimmersin the hills east of the River Aura. Du- During the festival weekend, the Turku Modern program- ring the fi rst weekend of August, the Samppalinna open- me will also be featured in Kupittaa Park. Colourscape, 2011 transformations air swimming pool will turn into the Musical Sea of Inner an artwork consisting of colourful sphere-like chambers, Rhythms. Intended for all ages, this alcohol-free festival will provide a unique performance venue. 2011 take off s will off er an unhurried and relaxing music venue. Performers will include Anna Puu, Tapani Rinne, Musical Sea of Inner Rhythms 6–7 August 2011 archipelago explorations Tommy Lindgren and Kauko Röyhkä. All performan- Turku Modern 20–24 July ces are made specifi cally for, or re-adapted as part of, the 2011 personally event. “Festival performances will include lots of acoustic Anna Puu 2011 memories and truths material, drawing inspiration from ambient styles. The house band will be a string group,” says Salla Pyykkönen, producer for the Musical Sea of Inner Rhythms. In this event, the sound system will also be under water and you’ll be able to feel the music as vibrations in the water. The festival, which promotes an unhurried lifestyle, will also provide food – slow food, if you like! – as well as soothing exercise methods and treatments that promise to caress your senses, such as massages. The day begins with easy water exercise and concludes with a dance party set in an extravagantly illuminated environment. This series will take a peek The Turku Modern electronic music festival will cater for diff erent types of atmosphere. Before the festi- at the Turku 2011 Programme val weekend, audiences will get a chance to experience a themes one by one. fi lm showing where Jori Hulkkonen will perform his fi lm score composition live. 2011 archipelago explorations In addition to Finland, the Night Moves 2011 club tour, produced by Turku Modern and the Turku 2011 Founda- The River Aura, the world famous tion, has visited Shanghai, London, Stockholm, Paris and archipelago, the Baltic Sea Tallinn. As part of Turku Modern, there will be a club set – Turku is all about water. out on the seas. The Night Moves cruise will allow audiences to enjoy both hot and topical artists alongside the What does water do for us? most wonderful archipelago in the world. Vainio Kari What do we do for water? Art, science and the environment fl ow together in harmony. What’s That Floating in the River? thissummer﹐you may come across a few surprises on the re metre to work with,” explains Milla Järvipetäjä, from River Aura. On a bright summer day, you may discover a the Turku Artists Association. remarkable group of people slowly fl oating along the river If you happen to see an exceptional amount of open- on a water fl ea, dragging a trail of fl oating statues made by toe shoes in the river, you’ve probably run into the sandal Turku children. path, produced by the Pots, Sandals and Tent environ- These fantasy characters are the creation of Dance mental art project. Sandals from refugee camps are used Theatre ERI’s Fantasy Armada and their visual identity to create a path on the River Aura on World Refugee Day, is the product of Jan-Erik Andersson. Performances are 20 June. In turn, the Boat – Vene exhibition – comprising set for July and August. several large-scale installations – will be staged in Halis- A gigantic daisy will almost outshine the Suomen Jout- tenkoski in the late summer. sen ship. The daisy, located next to the great ship, is part All in all, summer during the Capital of Culture year will of Flux Aura, an environmental art event organised by the culminate during the last weekend of August. On that wee- Turku Artists Association. kend, the river banks will be fi lled with hundreds of thou- Several Flux Aura works of art provide comment on the sands of people intending to see the grand sailing ships that sea, river or archipelago. Ships hanging from trees along will visit Turku as part of the The Culture 2011 Tall Ships the popular walkway near the river, huge duck sculptures Regatta. The same weekend will also host the MILjazz fl oating in the water and light creatures made of refl ective event by military bands, located near the Suomen Joutsen. material under the Turku Cathedral Bridge are all, in one way or another, imaginatively linked with water. Fantasy Armada 15 July–27 August “The dance performance on top of the ducks will be a Flux Aura 20 June–31 August practical way to express the balance between humanity The Culture 2011 Tall Ships Rega a 26–28 August and nature. The dancer will have approximately one squa- MILjazz 27 August Jani Rättyä ja Antti Stöckell Rättyä Jani

15 Calendar May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 At the Core of Humanity

Ba le dissects today’s phenomena through a spectacle of dance, music, light and ﬁ re.

thebattleperformance – staged at the Paavo Nurmi Sta- dium in Turku Sports Park – will be a major production where strong storytelling and live music are combined with tailored visual eff ects. “A band of strange people comes to a service station on a dark night. Something is clearly driving them forward,” says Di- rector/Writer Kari Heiskanen, describing the story’s initial setting. The action starts with a drink of water that a girl working at the station gives a thirsty stran- Stefan Bremer Stefan ger. The girl’s generosity sets a surprising chain of events in composer/musician Kimmo tive music with physical perfor- According to Vesa, the essence During the rehearsals, the mu- motion. Pohjonen helped Heiskanen mances on the wrestling mat. of the spectacle is in its careful- sic will be adapted to the actions “There are a lot of people and process the topical themes. Set The Accordion Wrestling pro- ly designed details. on stage.” not all of them are content with and lighting designer Ilkka Pal- ject spurred forward the idea of “In addition to Kimmo Poh- Lighting will also play a major a drink of water. A man fi lling oniemi is in charge of the visual the Battle production. This time jonen, musicians include per- role in the vast stadium. up his car soon realises that he appearance of the performance. round as well, the team strives cussionist Sami Kuoppamäki, “Lighting will focus the key cannot leave without helping the The expertise of the artistic for novel approaches on many guitarist Timo Kämäräinen moments in the story and select group of people. The strangers team has been in high demand levels. and the Proton String Quartet. the characters and events that are both intimidating but also in recent years, both in Finland “The performance elements Hessu Iso-Ahola will set up the audiences should give their forceful and excitingly peculiar. and abroad. Kari Heiskanen’s – water, fi re and gusts of wind the sound system and the eff ect attention to. When it comes to The man becomes involved in latest major direction, the ad- – follow the story and the move- equipment will create a unique presenting the story, we’ll uti- a chain of events that will ulti- venture opera for the entire ment. The scale ranges from the soundscape for the stadium,” Ve- lise the methods of theatre and mately change how he sees the family, Robin Hood, which was gestures of individual perform- sa explains. dance, and we won’t dismiss world and himself,” Kari contin- composed by Jukka Linkola, ers to major group scenes and spoken commentary,” Kari ex- ues, analysing the story. premiered at the Finnish Na- physical battle,” says Project kariheiskanenemphasises that plains. The Director/Writer makes tional Opera in January. During Manager Vesa Ristimäki from the ensemble’s working method Matti Komulainen no attempt to hide the political the spring, Kimmo Pohjonen Popzoo Promotions Oy. is close to contemporary dance character of the story, fi lled with and Samuli Kosminen released The team also comprises 10- and theatre. As the creative pro- various human interests. How- the acclaimed Uniko album that 12 professional dancer/actors cess is still on-going, the project Ba le ever, instead of preaching his they recorded together with the and a large group of local assis- remains a work in progress. 31 August, 2-3 September cause, he “avoids ready-made world-famous Kronos Quartet. tants from Turku sports clubs “Music will play a key part. at 9 pm answers and agendas, no matter Ari Numminen also directed and choirs, for example. The Music leads the events and pro- Paavo Nurmi Stadium, Turku what their source.” Kimmo Pohjonen’s Accordion Finnish Defence Forces will al- vides the pulse for the perfor- Tickets from Lippupiste Wrestling, another Turku Cap- so partner with the production mance. Musical composition €34/30/20 assistant director/Chore- ital of Culture year production, with regard to equipment and will be realised as a stand-alone www.turku2011.fi /taistelu ographer Ari Numminen and which pulled together innova- materials. element before the rehearsals. www.taistelu.fi

16 May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 Calendar

The Turku 2011 programme includes approximately 160 projects that together comprise thousands of TURKU individual events. The entire Turku 2011 programme is available at 2011 www.turku2011.fi . NYT2011 Together. Harri de Ville: de Ville: Harri NYT2011 Together. Nameless nr 7, Poetics of Spaces of Poetics nr 7, Nameless There are also plenty of other activities in the Turku region. You can fi nd current events and activities at Calendar www.turkukalenteri.fi . May–August h p://www.turku2011.fi /en/calendar

Turku is Listening: Association. Maaria parsonage, fame, including Ebon Grayman MAY theme weeks for Sorolaisenkatu 4, Turku. Resounding Le ers (USA), Kotini Junior (Ukraine), sound art 10 June–28 August / 14 The concert series travels Slava Volkov and Pauliina Räsänen Artist get-togethers, discussion performances. Tickets €15/10/5 along the historical post route as well as Turku’s own circus The Last Supper: events and artwork presentations. from Stockholm, via Åland and performers. Directed by Minna Passion In addition, a performance of the Kustavi, to Turku. The body of Vainikainen. Music by Corinne Lights: De virtute in vir- Kuzma (France). Production by Dance Theatre ERI interprets the River Aura Symphony on 27 May the Resounding Le ers concert tutem - Songs of Pilgrim ArtTeatro. Spiegeltent, Manner- most well-known drama in the and a symposium on sound art. programme is made up of three The world premiere for the ba- heim Park, Turku. (see p. 11) world. Direction and choreogra- 22 May–4 June specially commissioned works by roque cantata by Olli Kortekangas 23 June–14 August / 37 perfor- phy by Tiina Lindfors, music by composers Bri a Byström from at the Naantali Music Festival. Sweden, Ella Grüssner Cromwell- mances. Tickets €39/30 Arvo Pärt, lights by Esa Kyllönen. Artist as Neighbour: Performers include Hanna- Turku Cathedral. Morgan from Åland and Sebastian thud! moving endan- Leena Haapamäki, soprano, Melis Fagerlund from Finland. 19–22 May and 28–31 July. Tickets gered spaces Jaatinen, mezzo-soprano, Tuomas €10/7/5 15 June – 7 August / 13 concerts This performance by a group of Katajala, tenor and Nicholas 7 August at 6 pm: Sigyn Hall, Lin- Norwegian artists is aimed at chil- Söderlund, bass. Naantali Church, nankatu 60, Turku. JULY dren between 1-6 years of age. Nunnakatu 2. Tickets €25/20/15 25 May Maaria Library, 7 June at 7 pm. Tickets €50/27 h p://www.turku2011.ﬁ /en/ Arkeologinkatu 5, Turku resounding-le ers-concert- Lights: Chapel tour in 26–27 May Pansio Library, Village Tour series_en Pernontie 29, Turku Memories and stories from nine the archipelago Southwest Finland villages have In this concert series produced by

Matti Kivekäs Matti Polyglot Film Festival been turned into performances Korpo Jazz, various chapels and Performance 2011 Six documentary fi lms fi lmed in featuring the villagers themselves, churches in the Finnish Archipela- An international festival on per- the Turku archipelago and other Eurocultured Street led by professional directors. Per- go are visited by the Jukka Perko formance arts, organised by the productions by the European Nisi formances 11 June – 28 August in Trio, comprising musicians Festival MUU Association together with its Masa network. Media LIV AB, A major street culture festival that Raisio, Kaarina, Sauvo, Jukka Perko (saxophone), Teemu partners, provides both planned Humalistonkatu 7 A, Turku. (see p. will bring over 300 artists and per- Merimasku, Muurla, Viinikainen (guitar) and Jarmo and impromptu performances – 5) 18–19 June formers from all over Europe to inside, outside and globally online. Särkisalo, Mynämäki, Saari (electric guitar). the banks of the River Aura. The 27–29 May Leinmäki ja Rymä ylä. 4 July at 7 pm Jurmo Chapel diverse programme comprises art, www.turku2011.fi / Turku365: 5 July at 7 pm Aspö Chapel street dance and music, among en/village-tour_en Sunnuntaimaalarit – 6 July at 7 pm Hii inen Church others. Produced by Spearfi sh Sunday Painters 7 July at 7 pm Korppoo Church Sunday painters who participated 8 July at 7 pm Hirvensalo Art Ltd and Soul Production Oy. River JUNE Pots, Sandals and a Tent Aura banks, Turku. A grand tent, made from patches in the Turku Art Clinics will now Chapel 21–22 May. Free admission crocheted, woven and embroi- draw out the beauty of ugly Tickets €15 dered by refugee women from details around the city. A er the Street Life seminar Come Across Comics around the world. Turku Main painting jam sessions, the artwork Lights: The Vanguard A seminar on street life and Comics in the urban space. Library courtyard, Linnankatu 2. will be le around the city to be Jazz Orchestra reclaiming city spaces. Main (see p. 22) 1 June–4 September 13–19 June: Mon, Wed-Fri 10 am–7 discovered by city residents. So, The professional big band orches- speakers include Professors Tim pm, Sat 11 am–3 pm, Sun 1 pm–5 get out and about and get your tra for the Vanguard Club in New Cresswell and Don Mitchell and International Science pm piece of the best in city una rac- York launches its European tour Professor Emeritus Gunnar Ols- Day seminar Public presentations on the hour. tions! from Turku. The concert is organ- son. University of Turku. Organised through international Dramatic performances and 18 June at 11 am ised by the Turku Jazz Association. 20–21 May. Participation fee university collaboration, the semi- events based on refugee stories Logomo, Köydenpunojankatu 14, €80/40 nar of science and art combines during weekdays at 5 pm and Pots, Sandals and a Tent Turku. research on quantum physics with weekends at 2 pm. A hundred pairs of sandals from 9 July at 7 pm. Tickets €26/22 Bridge of Sound: In art. Among the top speakers are distant locations will gently fl oat Saint James’s Footsteps professors Kari Enqvist and Wolf- Lights: along the River Aura on World Baroque music set in a medieval gang Lange (UK) and Dr. Hannu Jazz by the River Aura Refugee Day. 20 June stone church by the sea. Rymät- Rajaniemi, author of the novel This Pori Jazz concert features tylä Church, Taipaleentie. The Quantum Thief. The seminar the Navy Orchestra, the Pori Jazz Lights: Utö Chamber 21 May at 3 pm. Tickets €25/20 language is English. Additional All Stars, Laura Sippola & Tuki Music information: www.isd2011.fi . Sigyn and Suvanne. The maiden voyage Naantali Music Festival chamber Integrated Dance and Hall, Linnankatu 60, Turku. of the Ihana ketch to Turku will music concerts on Utö Island will Theatre event 5 June from 9:30 am to 4 pm. also introduce the fi rst discussion feature violinists Jaakko Kuusisto, International festival organised by Free admission event in the SuomiAreena debate Regis Pasquier and Bruno Pas- the Threshold Association. Main series. Vaakahuone Pavilion, quier as well as Arto Noras, cello, festival events at Logomo: Koroinen Week Linnankatu 38, Turku. and Michel Lethiec, clarinet. Integrated Dance Premiere of the Tallgren play, 15 June at 2 pm. Free admission 21 June at 3 pm and 5 pm, Utö Orchestra Jazz Vanguard evening performance artisan demonstrations and Church Lights: 21 May presentations on historical sights New Potato Festival 21 June at 10 pm, Utö Havshotel Opera Meets Jazz from 5:30 pm to 9 pm in Koroinen and the surrounding A cultural feast for rich fl avours Tickets €30/15 This concert, arranged by Baltic Colours of the Rainbow, area. 6–13 June and local food. (see p. 23) Jazz and the Kimitoön Music fi nal event Human Imprint 16 June Cooking at the Market Cirque Dracula Festival, will provide the most 22 May Play about vicar Ivar Tallgren and Square, Turku Market Square The passionate story of Count beloved opera arias performed by from 3 pm to 5:30 pm his cultural family. Produced by 18–19 June New Potato Festival, Dracula is interpreted by interna- soloists Helena Juntunen, Essi Lut- Tickets €15/10 the Halinen-Räntämäki Homestead Varvintori Market tional artists of Cirque Du Soleil tinen, Petri Bäckström and Riku

17 Calendar Come make your own fi lm Pelo, accompanied by Symphony the Uusi Helsinki Quartet. Isokari 6 August from 8 am to 3 am and Several venues. (see p. 11) in just three hours! Orchestra Vivo with conductor lighthouse island. 7 August from 8 am to midnight. Quantum Circus performance at www.turku2011.fi / Esa Heikkilä. The Opera Big Band, 22 July at 6 pm. Tickets: €24. Advance tickets 1 day €26/10, Logomo 17–22 August / 8 perfor- en/clapperboard- led by An i Sarpila, will perform Transportation from Uusikau- 2 days €42 mances. Tickets €20/15/10 the same arias as jazz and swing punki by water bus €15 or on my-turku_en versions. Masuuni, Dalsbruk the brigantine Mary Ann €40 Future Trek – Turku 3011 876 Shades of Darkness: factory. (including dinner), reservations Part of Turku Music Festival, this Lantern Picnic 7 July at 7 pm. Tickets €35 from tel. +358 2 8451 5301. children’s opera presents junior A picnic organised during the schoolchildren’s takes on the Night of the Arts invites residents Lights: Dive Into Music – Colourscape: future. Emma Puikkonen used the to enjoy the darkening nights, Ancient bonfi res, fi reworks, Chamber Music on Seili Music of the Spheres material produced by the children music and other programme. circus and grand sailing ships Island A musical performance to river- to create a libre o. Visuals by Pia Vartiovuori Park, Turku. Seppo Pohjola’s new string trio will side audiences will be given from Kalenius. Composed by Markku 18 August. The summer deliver its premiere performance giant spheres fl oating in the River Klami. Linna Theatre, Linnankatu at this concert produced by the Aura. (see p. 13) 31. No Man’s Land climax is the Nagu Chamber Music Festival. 22 July at 6 pm and on the Night 6–9 August / 4 performances. A play staged on wastelands in Performers include Philippe Graf- of the Arts, 18 August, at 10 pm. Tickets €15/10 Turku’s Raunistula neighbourhood last weekend fi n, violin, Georg Hamann, viola, Free admission combines memories and people and Erkki Lahesmaa, cello. Seili. Mariinsky Theatre throughout various decades. in August 10 July at 3 pm. Tickets €25 Colourscape Orchestra with Valery Produced by the Luojakunta Association. Virusmäentie 65, A hundred colourful bubbles hide Gergiev In the archipelago, celebrating A highly anticipated world-class Turku. (see p. 6) Fantasy Armada a surprise inside. Kupi aa Park, around blazing bonfi res on the last orchestral and opera guest 18–20 August, 25–26 August and This wondrous group of cha- Turku. Saturday of August has been a performance. Turku Concert Hall, 28 August at 8 pm. Tickets €25/15 racters fl oating along the River 23 July–14 August Tickets €8/5 traditional way to say goodbye to Aninkaistenkatu 9. (see p. 5) Aura on a water lily is brought to the passing summer season. This 11 and 12 August at 7 pm. Tickets you by Dance Theatre ERI and Viva la Diva! year, the goal is to expand and €60/50/40 and €55/45/35 choreographers Eeva Soini and Opera singer and world-class enforce the tradition. A new part Lassi Sairela. Visualisations by soprano Karita Ma ila will be AUGUST of the festivities will be a pledge Jan-Erik Andersson. Produced in accompanied by Turku’s own ”King to protect the Baltic Sea through cooperation with Turku Cultural The Statue’s Alive! Bass”, Ma i Salminen with tenor our common connection across Turku365 will introduce art to the Centre cultural workshop and the Jorma Silvasti. The singers will be the archipelagos. In addition to Salo 2011: Traditional city streets and public spaces Turku Arts Academy. backed by the Turku Philharmonic the archipelago, the weekend scenery excursions throughout the year, every single 15 July–30 August Thu-Sat Orchestra led by Susanna Mälk. celebrations and programme will The guided tours are free-of- day. The project partners up well- Noon–2 pm, Fri 6 pm–8 pm The Viva la Diva! concerts staged also reach the River Aura. charge. known Finnish and international in Turku Castle park area will be Lights: Between the 2 and 9 August at 5 pm. Halikon- artists who will give a characteris- part of the Linnan Juhlat event en- The Culture 2011 Ocean and the Sky joki, departure from the Halikko tic, yet out-of-place, contribution semble produced by Live Nation Tall Ships Rega a Museum Bridge. to the art project. Finland. (see pp. 8–9) This chamber music concert featu- Following the Tall Ships Races 16, 23 and 30 August at 5 pm. One of these artists is Austrian 19 and 22 August at 7:30 pm, res the world premiere for compo- event, the rega a will bring the Salonjoki, departure from the choreographer Willie Dorner. 25 August at 8 pm. Tickets from ser Jouni Hirvelä’s commissioned grand sailing ships to the River Moisionkoski suspension bridge. Dorner’s work Urbandri ing, seen www.lippu.fi work Tatuoitu kivi – The Ta ooed Aura. The rega a weekend and its in Turku in August, is built up of Rock. Produced by the Turku programme are one of the year’s Contemporary Art moments during which a group of Music Festival. Kökar Church. Koroinen biggest crowd magnets in Turku. dancers and parkour enthusiasts 16 July at 7 pm. Tickets €20/15/10 Archipelago: Aesthe- Village Festival The event is being produced by turn into human statues, twisting tics: On meeting nature The fabulous history of Koroinen Sail Training International (STI) and around and piling up in places that Turku Modern Discussion events that deliberate comes alive through dramatic the City of Turku. are rarely noticed by people This festival for dance and elec- on topics such as what the value performances and other events. 26–28 August Dorner: Urbandri ing 20 August tronic music will bring together of landscape is and what the LUMO Centre in Koroinen, Ko- 26 August at 11 pm Fireworks topical and interesting artists notions of freedom and naturalism at 1 pm and 5 pm roistentie 2. to downtown Turku clubs and are that we associate with nature. Departure from outside the Tur- 20 August from noon to 6 pm. MILjazz Korpoström Archipelago Centre, ku Main Library (Linnankatu 2) Free admission accompany the warm July nights. The Suomen Joutsen museum Korpo. www.turku365.fi (see p. 15) ship will provide a fantastic se ing 5 August from 10 am to 4 pm. Turku Grand Prix – 20–24 July for a jazz event. In the event, top Free admission Downhill Racing Finnish soloists are backed by the Turku Grand Prix will bring home- Experience Park Turku Navy Orchestra, conducted by Opera d’Alvilda in Abo made and professional-grade 2011 Commander Timo Kotilainen, the An opera about ancient Turku, downhill racers to the centre of Don Walsh, the galactic smooth Air Force Big Band, conducted the strong Amazonian women of Turku in an ecological event full operator, will lead the audiences by Major Tomi Väisänen and the the North and a royal wedding of action for the whole family. The through a dramatised city event Conscript Band of the Finnish celebration set in Turku Castle. event will be produced by R-Beat that comprises performances, Defence Forces. The artistic di- Turku Castle, Linnankatu 80. Oy. Turku Art Museum Hill, Turku. expeditions and games. The event rector for the event will be Senior 5–17 August at 9 pm / 8 perfor- 20–21 August will utilise role-playing techniques, Lieutenant Ville Paakkunainen. 27 mances. Tickets €65/55/35 media and theatre, among others. August at 6 pm. Free admission The audience can participate via Strong Women in the Castle, gui- Archipelago the Internet, at the park as con- ded Turku Castle tours organised 876 Shades of Darkness: Logic –symposium Lighting the Ancient ventional spectators, or by taking by Turku Museum Centre. Dark Summer Theatre By combining perspectives from 19 July–4 August at 3 pm and 5-17 Bonfi res in the a role in the event for the entire A moody nocturnal musical per- biology to philosophy and from August at 3 pm and 6 pm. archipelago week. Designed by Lost City Inc formance, playing with lights and architecture to contemporary art, Tickets €12 27 August at 9:30 pm 21–27 July shadows, on the latest adventures this international symposium will of Risto Räppääjä (Ricky Rapper). provide room for multidisciplinary The Elements discussion on the future of the This performance is for the entire A breathtaking performance fi lled archipelago. The event will be family. Turku Summer Theatre, with aerial acrobatics, fi re art, organised by the Åbo Akademi Vartiovuori. music and light shows, staged Archipelago Institute and CAA 12 August at 9 pm. Tickets along and above the River Aura. project. Åbo Akademi University, €25/22/15 The idea behind the Helsinki Turku and Korpoström Archipela- Circus Professionals’ Association’s go Centre, Korpo. Aboagora–symposium performance is the brain child of 26–28 August The Turku Music Festival pro- circus artists Mia Lindholm, Mia gramme also provides encounters Silvennoinen and Kaisa Pesonen. Don Walsh. Flow Productions Flow Walsh. Don between science and art. Artists Theatre Bridge surroundings. are invited to lecture rooms and

Mari Palo as Alvilda. Seilo Ristimäki. Palo Mari (see p. 11) the scholars, along with the public, 27 August at 10 pm. witness the power of music in Go antspo ing Free admission Musical Sea of Inner concerts. Turku Concert Hall and along a Lights: Rhythms Festival other venues, Aninkaistenkatu 9. nature trail or online! Henrik and the Hammer Sound of the Island This feel-good music festival 15–18 August A world premiere performance of oﬀ ers a programme ranging from www.turku2011.ﬁ /en/ of Witches This historical folk opera will the commissioned work by Poul early morning water exercises to Future Circus –festivaali antspo ing-turku_en be performed in the courtyard Ruders, composed for a sopra- late-night dance parties featuring Circus magic and visual allure are of Turku Castle by over 100 contri- no, clarinet and a string quartet. top Finnish artists. Samppalinna provided by visiting circus per- butors and performers. (see p. 6) Performed by Helena Juntunen, open-air swimming pool, Turku. formers and local circus students 27–28 August, 3–4 September at soprano, Kari Kriikki, clarinet, and (see p. 15). from the Turku Arts Academy. 8 pm. Tickets €45/35

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Logomo Exhibitions My Events Highlights from the Turku 2011 Programme. Until 18 December 2011, 11 am–7 pm Eppu Nuotio Fire! Fire! Tom of Finland Eppu Nuotio is an actress, director and ver- Jointly organised by Heureka, the Finnish Extensive collection of homoerotic satile writer who lives on Hii inen Island, Science Centre, and the Museum Centre of works by artist Touko Laaksonen, situated deep in Southwest Finland’s archi- Turku, the exhibition is an immersive journey alias Tom of Finland. pelago. She has been a UNICEF Goodwill into the world of fi re and fl ames. Tickets Ambassador since 2002. €12/8, children under the age of 7 free-of- Nothing happens for a reason charge. Café installation by Tobias Rehberger. Water – Sense and Sensation Free admission.. Only a Game? My star sign is Aquarius, I live on an island, I want to protect the Baltic Sea, I’ve got to have a glass of water next to me while writing, I love to swim, fl oat and keep my UEFA’s interactive football exhibition for the Shared pass to the visual art feet up in the water. I’ve been a patron for a campaign to build wells in Mozam- entire family introduces the sport and its exhibitions €12/8, free admission bique and I am very involved with Tanzanian villages and their struggle for water enthusiasts. Free admission. for children under 16. everyday. Water is my element. I really hope to see this exhibition at the Wäinö Visual art exhibitions: Shared pass to all exhibitions €20/12. Aaltonen Museum of Art. Light: Chapel tour in the archipelago Logomo, Köydenpunojankatu 14, Alice in Wonderland I’ll go to Hii inen Church on my home island to listen to Jukka Perko on 6 July. My Turku, p. 040 553 5860, Produced by the Finnish Museum of Pho- husband and I have followed Perko’s career for a while now and have seen him a www.turku2011.fi /logomo tography, Alice in Wonderland is the largest number of times. Perko played at Hii inen last year, too, in an old circus tent. This exhibition of contemporary photography year his sax will sound out from the second oldest wooden cruciform church in ever organised in Finland. Finland. It’s great to have something this special on the island! Kiasma: Eija-Liisa Ahtila and Under the reading light: Isaac Julien / ARS11 Weekend of Nordic Darkness at the library Finnish premiere of the praised video Summer’s about to arrive, thank goodness! November seems very distant and my installations by internationally acclaimed thoughts are not in the dark right now, but since I intend to spend my summer media artists. very much outside – on the island, on piers, the sea, boats, fl ower beds, ham- 16 January–29 May Eija-Liisa Ahtila: mocks and on my bicycle – the November darkness is like a gi wrapped in black Where is Where? in my thoughts. When I open the wrapping tied with silk ribbons, I discover a 17 June–18 December Isaac Julien: note for all bookworms and people who love books: come autumn, we’ll again Western Union: Small Boats Isaac Julien: Western Union: Small Boats read under the reading light!

Until 18 September. contemporary art domains. 52 ar- Inner Landscapes Dialogue Cities Exhibitions Tickets €4.50/3 tists and 23 diff erent venues. Main The artists, Tomoko Kurahara, This art event for the Artist as exhibition in Harkko Museum, Satoko Sai and Marja Pirilä, will Neighbour project comprises an Faith, Hope and Love Raisio. 12 June–14 August create an exhibition featuring exhibition and artworks set in the Wäinö! Sculpture A shared exhibition by fi ve ceramics, photographs and video city space. The artworks strive to Exhibition 2011 esteemed Spanish artists: Diego that will present a very personal create interaction between the Experienced sculptors meet Canogar, Rafael Canogar, To e take on Turku’s history and how it twin cities of Turku and Cologne. young talent. Gallery Maaret Finn- Mannes, Jose Luis Sanchez and relates to the present day. The main location is Gallery Maa- berg and the Turku Main Library Tomas Vaquero. St Henry’s Ecu- Turku Castle, Linnankatu 80. ret Finnberg, Läntinen Rantakatu inner courtyard, Turku. menical Art Chapel, Seiskarinkatu 17 June–25 September. 3, Turku. Until 26 June. Free admission 35, Turku. Tickets €8/4.50 3–27 August.Free admission Until 28 August. Tickets €4/2 Mary and the Master The Last Supper Clay in the City Contemporary Art The latest video triptych by Turku Inspired by the famous wall Ceramically enhanced water Archipelago (CAA) artist Saara Ekström is a mo- painting by Leonardo da Vinci, pumping station, ventilation and This international contemporary art dern interpretation of the visual new interpretations combine the electricity distribution buildings:: Mari Isotalo: Kasvu exhibition will enliven the Turku ar- imagery and symbolism related to mundane and the spiritual with Karin Widnäs: Kimono, Läntinen chipelago with over 20 instances of the Finnish myth of Mary. The ex- contemporary art and church Rantakatu 37 location-specifi c artwork or events hibition also highlights metaphors art. The featured artists are From 1 June. Pekka Paikkari: Iglu, ARKturku by local and international artists, and taboos related to woman- Andy Warhol, Francine LeClercq including Alfredo Jaar (US/CL), hood and sexuality. Turku Castle, Puutori Utilising pictures and soundsca- and Pauno Pohjolainen. Turku Renée Green (US) and Minerva Linnankatu 80. From 1 June. Kim Simonsson: The pes, ARKturku brings out the Cathedral. Cuevas (MX), among others. (see p. 12 August 2011–29 January 2012. Temple, Kupi aa Park best of what Turku modern and Until 31 July. Free admission Tickets €8/4.50 contemporary architecture has to 14) 18 June–30 September People of Turku off er. Featured architects include Water – Exhibition Erik Bryggman, for example. A This container exhibition by the Story Rugs Exhibitions Boat – Vene Sense and Sensation Visual Aspect production. Turku Long live rag rugs! Boat unites people on the opposi- Serlachius Museums in Män ä The main focus of this exhibition Main Library, Linnankatu 2 The exhibitions are te shores of the sea. This installa- toured Finland during the summer that combines Finnish, Estonian 1 June – 31 July. Free admission free-of-charge. tion exhibition by seven interna- of 2010, collecting Finns’ greetings and Swedish contemporary art 12 July–27 August. tional artists is being produced to Turku residents. The Best of Story Rugs is in artworks created through Exhibitions for Turku – by the European Union Migrant Turku Market Square. The most interesting rugs and rug photography and video techni- Narrated and Artists Network (EU-MAN). Halis- 6–23 June. Free admission stories. Aula Gallery, Juselius Arts ques. Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Experienced tenkoski surroundings, Turku. and Cra s Centre, Uudenmaankatu 1. Art (WAM), The project, produced by the 15 August– 15 September Itäinen Rantakatu 38, Turku. Animate: David Shrigley University of Turku School of 12 July–27 August. Saga Until 21 August. Tickets €6/4, British visual artist David Shrigley History, Culture and Art Studies, Modern rug design, rug-related children under 7 years is primarily known for his humo- collects women’s history and artworks and utensils. Gallery Turku – St Petersburg – free of charge ristic and sometimes even feisty memories. The exhibitions are Campus/YH Novia, Nunnankatu 4. Cologne comics. Now, a wide selection of free-of-charge. 19 July–28 August. Rug Play Everyday photographs by Europe- his animated works is on display. Rug modifi cations by children. On the Sauna Path – 13 June–1 July. Turku Artisans an youth and portraits created in Turku Art Museum Darkroom, Turku handicra s. Mar i Cultural Brinkkala Ullakko Gallery, guided workshops. a miniature exhibition Aurakatu 26. Lounge, Stålarminkatu 3. Old Great Square. Approximately 300 young people Photographs and art from the 10 June–4 September. Tickets 4–22 July. Turku Exercises from Turku, St Petersburg and Co- Turku Museum Centre collections. €8/5, children under the age of Exercising memories by Turku logne have taken part in this com- Cafe Wäinö, WAM. Flux Aura 2011 16 free-of-charge women. Nummi Library, This international environmental munal photography project led by Until 31 August. Free admission Töykkälänkatu 22. art event will introduce art along photographic artist Vesa Aaltonen. NYT2011 Together – 15 August–2 September. and about the River Aura. The Compilation exhibition at Turku The Finnish Smoke Summer of Voice of the City project, coordinated by the Turku Main Library, Linnankatu 2. Sauna Contemporary Art in Music and choirs as hobbies Artists Association, features artists 18 August–30 September. 2,000 years of sauna evolution. Naantali and Raisio for Turku women. such as Kari Caven, Candy Chang Free admission Kuralan Kylämäki Village of Living Diverse exhibitions and environ- Vimma Art and Activity Centre (USA) and Renja Leino. History, Jaanintie 45, Turku mental artworks from various for Youth, Aurakatu 16. 20 June – 31 August

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Neighbourhood Weeks Art and Atmosphere during the summer: Pohjola and Raunistula 30 May–5 June Koroinen in the Suburbs 6–12 June Maaria and Paa inen 4–10 July Are you planning a trip to Hirvensalo, Varissuo or Ui amo? Why not, since many Turku neighbourhoods are full of undiscovered gems.

the average traveller nor- “I want to provide moods, aro- was from Hirvensalo and today mally visits the obvious things mas and fl avours. All the small, artist Jan-Erik Andersson is a a city has to off er: the major undiscovered legends of what local resident, living in a leaf- sights in the city centre, chur- was once before combined shaped house that is an artis- ches and museums. However, with the interesting hidden tic attraction in itself. The uni- you do not have to go far off gems of today.” que, award-winning St Henry’s the beaten path to discover Even though the tours them- Ecumenical Art Chapel is also a fascinating alternative, as selves will operate from buses, located on the island. Eva Nordström, a Turku Gui- Nordström herself sets foot The neighbourhood tours de who now also acts as a gui- on the streets to take in the will stop a few times on various de for Neighbourhood Tours, atmosphere in the neighbour- vantage points or by other inte- knows well. hoods. resting locations. People with a “While I was planning the physical disability will be able tours, I got to know heaps theuniquecharacter and ap- to get a visual summary of the of new things about Turku. pearance for a city neighbour- rest stop surroundings. There’s just so much to share hood is often the result of its “The tours will have somet- with everyone!” historical development and na- hing for everyone: art, spiritua- Nordström will guide the tural surroundings. Hirvensa- lity and contemporary history,” Hirvensalo and Maaria neigh- lo, one of the neighbourhoods Eva promises. bourhood tours. Tours will be presented by Eva Nordström, Elina Teerijoki organised to ten diff erent Tur- is today known as a city district ku neighbourhoods during the growing in popularity. Howe- Tours departing from Turku’s city Neighbourhood Week for that ver, the island located by the centre take approximately 60 to particular area. ship route toward Stockholm 90 minutes. Sightseeing Tours in Nordström has planned to was historically populated by Hirvensalo, 23–29 May. base her tours on residents’ ex- ship pilots and sailors. periences. She has interviewed Nowadays, art has also es- www.turku2011.fi / local inhabitants to get backg- tablished a presence in the kaupunginosaviikot St Henry’s Ecumenical Art Chapel round information. area. Sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen Tickets €5: www.turkutouring.fi Jussi Tiainen Jussi

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Column Saara Taalas is Professor Hide-And-Seek of Media Business at Turku University and IKEA Professor of Business

Model Innovation at Samuli Karala Along River Aura Linnaeus University in Sweden. Saara is the biggest fan - of fans! traditional outdoor stat- artwork is a fun pastime that ues are massive, monumental off ers light, joyful activities for Audience of One works created by established both children and adults alike. and esteemed artists. The stat- The hideand-seek artwork is all the most popular performances are sold Mass audiences provide the bread and bu er ues are highly visible static one of the three functional art- out, it’s damn near impossible to get a reserva- to sustain art and popular culture, but it’s those landmarks that reflect adult work projects within the Cen- tion at the best restaurants, and the most impor- faithful fans that really keep it alive. There is no values and the adult world. tral Park of Culture and Ex- tant event of the year is something you’ll probably magic without the passion that manifests itself in With Hide-And-Seek, every- ercise project. In addition to have to se le for reading about in the papers af- a whole lot of voluntary work and dedication by thing is the opposite! hidden statues, the project en- terwards. the fan audience. The hide-and-seek artwork, hances the River Aura banks This is the simple truth about culture for mass designed by artist Oona Tikka- and the city space with cultur- audiences. What is at the height of popularity weshouldneverunderestimate the infl uence of oja, highlights small, everyday al exercise routes, events, pad- right now has already been in the hands of the fans. Publishers might struggle to motivate a writ- things produced through col- dling and rowing and the Dream dedicated fans for ages. Those true followers of er beyond their fi rst novel and a music producer laborative eff orts. The artwork Park that will open at the Sports art in its various forms know everything there is might be resigned to a superstar’s diva mental- comprises small self-portraits Park in late August. to know before the publicity begins. They are ity, but the fans have a special power. There is cast in bronze, all made by chil- hard-wired into the cultural grapevine, taking ad- nothing more seductive than a fan meeting an art- dren of Turku. vantage of volunteer benefi ts, establishing who ist: “I have read all you have ever wri en. It has knows a friendly stagehand, or who is cousin to changed my life.” atotalof#$ self-portrait the star of the show. All this requires active par- An audience of one can change everything. It statues, each less than 15 cen- ticipation in event organization, quite likely some only takes one, passionate fan with a genuine de- timeters in height, have been voluntary work and defi nitely a large helping of sire to meet, understand and be inspired by the hidden along the banks of the persistence! artist. Someone who can so acutely converse with River Aura. The statues are hid- Such valuable information was passed down to the artist, fl a ering them with a boundless level den in everyday places where me from my mother some twenty years ago. She of enthusiasm whilst providing a critically unique people can discover them by saw her favourite theatre group Yövieraat per- perspective on their work. It makes you want to accident. The idea of the func- forming “Nummisuutarit” nine times in the garden try harder and go so much further. The experi- tional artwork is to engage the Sanni Lukka: Self-Portrait of Becker’s House. If the show suff ered a deluge ences of fans through what they see, read, hear audiences in a game of hide- Tättäläinen Katja of torrential rain, the performance would continue and do, contribute to the creation of these mag- and-seek. Just like neighbour- www.turku2011.fi /kul uuri- as she ran home to fi nd rain clothing for the en- nifi cent cultural off erings in ways that is seldom hood games for children, this kuntoilunkeskuspuisto tire audience. Now that’s dedication to the cause! fully understood but much appreciated by all.

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Entertainment. Flavours. Shopping. Culture And now also culture. This year, Silja Europe will be ﬁlled with culture AHOY! – we will carry Turku, the European Capital of Culture in 2011, out to the open sea. Read more at www.silja.ﬁ

21 Downtown May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 Comics Hit the Streets

asthesummer gets closer, you project also involves many re drawn by Turku-based artist may come across some peculiar nowned Finnish artists in the Mika Lietzén, while plastic stat signs along the streets and in the ﬁ eld, such as Ilkka Heilä, cre- ues of comic characters created parks. The signs won’t be there ator of B.Virtanen, Milla Palo- by Turku’s own comic artists to forbid you from walking on niemi, known for Kiroileva Siili will appear in Turku’s parks. the grass, but rather they’ll in- and Pertti Jarla, the creator of For eight weeks, the Föri vite you to take a peek at con- Fingerpori. river ferry will host Pertti Jar- temporary Finnish comics. There are 50 signs in total. la’s comic with a plot that will Organised by the Turun Sar- They are all diff erent and exclu- develop on a weekly basis. Com- jakuvakerho (Turku Comics sively made for this exhibition. ics also involve competitions for Club), the Come Across Com- The signs will hit the streets on the audience; replies are to ics project will bring comics to the last day of May. be sent by email. new surroundings. These signs “The artists were given crea- Elina Teerijoki – including one frame each and tive freedom, but they knew in resembling traffi c signs – will advance where their signs will become part of the Turku city- be located. In fact, many of the A map of the comics’ scape for the duration of the works comment on the sur- locations will be published on summer. rounding cityscape”, Aurora www.turku2011.ﬁ / “We want to serve up surpris- mentions. kohtaa-sarja-kuvia es and moments of good cheer through small-scale encounters. thesigns are merely one of the This and other route maps This way those not actively fol- ways to bring comic relief in- containing information on lowing the genre can also come to the city’s everyday life. The the Turku 2011 programme across comics with eff ortless Come Across Comics project locations and points of ease”, says Project Coordinator was launched in May at the interest can be downloaded on Aurora Vasara from Turun Sar- Turku Main Library with Kaisa smart phones with the free No- jakuvakerho. Leka’s comics exhibition on the madi application available at The art form is currently of library topic. In the summer, the m.citynomadi.com. special interest, since Finn- windows of Åbo Akademi Uni- Pertti Jarla Pertti ish comic strips are celebrat- versity’s Hanken, on the Hen- Instructions for download ing their 100th anniversary this rikinkatu Street side, will be and use can be found at: year. The Come Across Comics embellished with cartoon work www.citynomadi.com.

TAKE A PEEK AT CULTURE

REMEMBER HOTEL PACKAGES Cirque Dracula 23.6.-14.8. Alvilda in Abo 5.-17.8. Eerik XIV –opera 22.-29.11. Tuli on irti/Kari Vainio Tuli Tuli on irti/Arto Takala Tuli VISIT www.turku2011.ﬁ

www.puustelli.ﬁ Fire! Fire!

16.1.-18.12.2011 daily 11 a.m.-19 p.m. This interactive exhibition for the Capital of Culture year will introduce SCANDINAVIAN the audience to the world of flames. What is so fascinating about fire? Fire stands for burning love, exhilarating passion and the fiery flames of hell. Fire is a good servant but a poor master; it represents both safety ELEGANCE and danger at the same time. In all its destructiveness, fire also gives birth to something new. Visit also European Football Association UEFA’s interactive exhibition on football for the entire family! Från 55 €/person/night in a double room Starting-rate at Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Incl. accommodation, breakfast, use of hotel sauna and swimming pool and tickets to Fire!Fire! –exhibition.

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The rate quoted is a starting rate. The rate may differ depending on the hotel and day PUUSTELLI KITCHEN you choose; please check when making your reservation. FINNISH QUALITY AND STYLE. www.sokoshotels.fi www.radissonblu.fi

22 May – August 2011 TURKU 2011 Downtown Festival of Rich Culture Flavours is always up for grabs. Seilo Ristimäki

newpotatoes – the season’s fi rst producers sell their foodstuff will city residents. Autumn events will potatoes from Turku Archipelago be organised at Varvintori Square. include food tasters and a tradi- – are rare culinary treats that will Before the festival, the local chefs tional rural market atmosphere, be celebrated with the proper fes- will compare skills, battling it out seasoned by stage performers and tivities at the New Potato Festival. Ready Steady Cook-style at Turku local chefs presenting their best Organised by the Kaff eli Associati- Market Square. cooking tips. on, this riverside festival will host With the Capital of Culture year, Simply Delicious à la Uusikau- a wide programme selection and a several restaurants in Turku ha- punki is still another project that huge food tent with a sunlit terra- ve increased the amount of local speaks for locally produced food ce. Inside the tent, Turku chefs will food and drinks on their menus. and recipes as well as dining habits prepare the new potato in a number For example, Pizzeria Dennis will that promote social togetherness of dishes that are then enjoyed with provide pizzas made of fresh local and good health. The project, pro- fi sh treats characteristic to South- ingredients as well as entire cul- duced by the City of Uusikaupunki, west Finland. tural menu. Koulu Brewery Res- organises tasty trips from Turku to Festival highlights include a taurant intends to prepare Juhla Uusikaupunki and vice versa. children’s own potato festival, a Aura festive beer, closely following potato dish competition, a hunt for the recipe for original Aura beer, in 16 June: Cooking at the Market the best new potato, presentations cooperation with Hartwall’s brewe- Square event, Turku Market Square on diff erent kinds of potatoes and ry masters. potato cultivation, food preparati- Turku Market Square will be- 18–19 June: New Potato Festival, on demonstrations and a late-night come a regular oasis for local food Varvintori Market Potato Dance at Restaurant Vaaka- products. The activities will last huone on Saturday. At the same ti- till late autumn, as local producers 10 September: Autumn Harvest me, a local food market where local share their autumn crops with the event, Turku Market Square Visit the Turku 2011 Shop for wonderful Capital of Extra Cultural Trains Culture gis and memories. Between Turku and Helsinki Shop and check out the If you’re attending Turku cul- Taking the train is generally a The traditional summer campaign tural events from Helsinki, you convenient way to visit Turku, for promoting domestic tourism, sales outlets: can now return home a bit lat- whether you arrive from Hel- organised by Turku Touring, will be www.turku2011shop.fi er, since Finnish Railways pro- sinki or Tampere. A train gets launched on 1 June – this year un- vides an extra cultural train on you right next to Logomo – the der the title Kiss My Turku. Check Fridays until the end of October. centre for the Capital of Culture out the campaign website, which The cultural train will depart year – since it’s located quite is bustling with summer activities. Turku Railway Station at 11:58 close to the Turku Railway Sta- While you’re at it, take part in a raf- pm and arrive in Helsinki 1:57 tion. fl e for a holiday prize worth €2011! am on Saturday. www.vr.fi www.kissmyturku.fi

Publisher: Turku 2011 Foundation, Läntinen Rantakatu 15, 20100 Turku, FINLAND, tel. +358 2 262 2011, turku2011@turku2011.ﬁ , www.turku2011.ﬁ | Editor-in-chief Saara Malila

TURKU | Managing editor Päivi Autere | Editorial staﬀ Turku 2011 communication | Contributors Raija Ker ula-Rantanen, Ma i Komulainen, Riku Korhonen, Riina Mäentausta, Meiju Niskala, Elina Teerijoki, Tuuli Toivanen | Layout Dynamo Advertising | English translation Lingoneer Oy, Othello Consulting | Page-making Takomo | Print run approx. 2011 800,000 | Printing Sanomapaino, Vantaa | Distribution together with Helsingin Sanomat, Turun Sanomat and Åbo Underrä elser and in selected distribution locations. | Media space is not available. Media space is reserved for Turku 2011 enterprise partners. | The editorial staﬀ is not responsible for programme changes a er publication.

Culture Club members: Karita Ma ila, Auran Aallot, Auratum, Felix Abba, Goodmood Innovations Oy, Hansaprint, Hesburger, Kansallinen Kirjakauppa, Shopping Centre Skanssi, More On Oy, Nitro, PC Pinus Oy, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Southwest Finland entrepreneurs’ magazine, Turku Adult Education Foundation, Turku Chamber of Commerce, Turku Fair and Congress Center, Turku Region Development Center, Turun Seudun OP-Kiinteistökeskus Oy, Turun Yri äjät ry, Åbo Underrä elser Join Turku 2011 Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/Turku2011 Supporting culture:

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