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| Sam Vanni: Polydimensional Space (1961). Ateneum Art Museum. Photo: Finnish National Gallery / Hannu Aaltonen. - Sam Vanni (1908-1992) was a pioneer of Finnish abstract art. Together with his girlfriend Tove Jansson he also frequented the first Finnish film society Projektio in the mid-1930s. |
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| Helena Pylkkänen: Giannicolo (1976). Ateneum Art Museum. Photo: Finnish National Gallery / Petri Virtanen. - I understand that Giannicolo is a "lovers' lane" in Rome. |
Suomen taiteen tarina / Historier inom finsk konst / Stories of Finnish Art. A new display of the permanent collection of Ateneum / Finnish National Gallery. Part Two: Modernism, covering the 1950s and 1960s opened on 6 September 2016.
The exhibition team included the museum director Susanna Pettersson, the chief curator Timo Huusko, the curator Anu Utriainen, the special researcher Erkki Anttonen, the archive and library manager Hanna-Leena Paloposki, and the director of collections management Riitta Ojanperä. The experimental exhibition design is by Marcel Schmalgemeijer, and the graphic design of the exhibition space is by Mariëlle Tolenaar, both from the Netherlands.
The illustrations in the book to the exhibition only partly overlap with the actual exhibition: most of the works in the exhibition are missing from the book, and half of the illustrations of the book cover works not exhibited.
Visited on 10 September, 2016, and many times afterwards.
From the Ateneum press release: "The exhibition is complemented with modern art from the post-war years, when the three halls on the first floor open to the public on Tuesday 6 September 2016. The additions include works from the Ateneum collections from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s."
"The works highlight the post-Second World War reconstruction period and the emergent media society. The exhibition features paintings, sculptures and prints by Finnish and foreign artists such as Anitra Lucander, Unto Pusa, Ulla Rantanen, Anita Snellman, Sam Vanni and Andy Warhol. Prints by foreign artists are exhibited on a regularly changing basis: the first in the series is David Hockney. The exhibition also includes Eino Ruutsalo's experimental films and commercials."
""The post-Second World War art history reflects the change that had taken place in society. It also reflects the artists' desire to find new ways of expression, even if this meant taking risks. Breaking the mould of convention was not easy, but it was necessary", says the museum director Susanna Pettersson."
"In Finland, the period from 1950 to 1970 was a time of migration from the countryside to the industrialising cities. The breakthrough of modernism meant a major transformation in art. The makers of concrete art focused on form and colour, while others explored the off-shoots of surrealism or painted the world as it appeared to them."
"The importance of international art increased. In 1961, the Ateneum Art Museum organised the first ARS exhibition, which introduced Finland to Italian, French and Spanish informalism. The influence of informalism also showed in the work of many Finnish artists."
"Newspapers, radio and television provided snapshots of political crises and wars, but they also covered underground culture, the hippie movement, and phenomena in pop culture. Art was used to make statements, and the artists' media ranged from pop art to performance art, environmental art, and conceptual art." - From the Ateneum press release
AA: This modern leg of the new permanent Ateneum exhibition has been dear to me during all autumn. (I am writing these remarks in December).
The hanging is attractive and sympathetic. There are thematic links (the seasons in the lobby, 1-4) and contexts of expression (form and colour in the first room, 5-23). There is room for experimentation (second room, 24-44) and reactions to the pop world of media (room three, 45-54). Although the title of the exhibition is "Stories of Finnish Art" there are also samples of international art for reflection.
Here we can visit sober still lifes with windows by Veikko Vionoja and witness the gentle surrealism of Otto Mäkilä (The Tower). The seasons are covered by Aimo Kanerva, Unto Koistinen, and Mauri Favén. I like very much the room of abstractions, how the paintings are hung. Unto Pusa's Watermill in Kuusamo, and Juhana Blomstedt's Composition (Signa) are among the treats. The colourism of Rafael Wardi is like sunlight in the room.
There are sets of prints by Pentti Kaskipuro and David Hockney; this part of the exhibition will be rotated. Giannicolo is a sensual and uninhibited sample of the bronzes of the sculptor Helena Pylkkänen. Pop art is represented by Paul Osipow, assemblage sculpture by Edward Kienholz, and conceptual art by J. O. Mallander.
Eino Ruutsalo the kinetic artist has three short films on display: Kinetic Images, The Eagle and The Jump, with jazz music by Henrik Otto Donner. The films are looped on a monitor from a data file.
Among the 55 works obvious choices alternate with discoveries. There do seem to be stories hidden in the display. The most interesting stories are internal ones, and there are special discoveries to be made in room one, the one with the abstractions.
These works speak to us and with each other.
THE LIST OF WORKS ON DISPLAY BEYOND THE JUMP BREAK:
THE LIST OF WORKS ON DISPLAY BEYOND THE JUMP BREAK:
ATENEUM: SUOMEN TAITEEN TARINA II:
MODERNISMI, 6.9.2016
1. Favén, Mauri
1920-2006
N-2003-1107
Sarastus
Gryning
Dawn
öljy
Talletus 2003
1967
2. Kanerva, Aimo
1909-1991
A-199-284
Lainehtiva viljapelto
Böljande sädesåker
Rippling Wheatfields
öljy
Hankittu 1993
1946
3. Kanerva, Aimo
1909-1991
A IV 2808
Talvimaisema Otalammelta
Vinterlandskap, Otalampi
Winter Landscape, Otalampi
öljy
Hankittu 1952
1951-1952
4. Koistinen, Unto
1917-1994
A IV 2989
Kesäyö
Sommarnatt
Summer Night
öljy
Hankittu 1956
1956
5. Vionoja, Veikko
1909-2001
A V 4637
Soittajan ikkuna
Spelmannens fönster
Fiddler's Window
öljy
Osto 1984
1962
6. Vionoja, Veikko
1909-2001
A IV 2982
Ikkuna
Fönster
Window
öljy
Osto 1956
1954
7. Pusa, Unto
1913-1973
A V 4815
Armas Aho, Ässän kundi
Armas Aho, Ässäs kille
Armas Aho, Ässä Fellow
öljy
Osto 1987
1957
8. Snellman, Anita
1924-2006
A-2007-145
kok. / saml. / coll. Ritva ja Erkki Laatto
Orkesteri
Orkester
Orchestra
öljy
Lahja 2007
1953
9. Nordström, Lars-Gunnar
1924-2014
A-1992-45
Punainen sommitelma
Röd komposition
Red Composition
öljy
Osto 1992
1954
10. Carlstedt, Birger
1907-1975
A-1995-1
Sommitelma
Komposition
Composition
öljy
1953
11. Pusa, Unto
1913-1973
A-2002-421
kok. / saml. / coll.
Sihtola
Vesimylly Kuusamosta
Vattenkvarn i Kuusamo
Watermill in Kuusamo
öljy
Lahja 2002
1957
12. Carlstedt, Birger
1907-1975
A IV 3762
Paysage étrange
öljy
Osto 1967
1950
13. Vanni, Sam
1908-1992
A-1994-207
Abstraktio
Abstraktion
Abstraction
öljy
Talletus 1994
1954
14. Blomstedt, Juhana
1937-2010
N-2007-117
kok. / saml. / coll. Ritva ja Erkki Laatto
Sommitelma (Signa)
Komposition (Signa)
Composition (Signa)
öljy
Lahja 2007
1961
15. Poliakoff, Serge
1900-1969
venäläisranskalainen
rysk-fransman
Russian-French
A IV 3471
Kompositio
Komposition
Composition
öljy
Osto 1959
1950-1960 -lukujen vaihde
16. Lucander, Anitra
1918-2000
A IV 2980
Sommitelma
Komposition
Composition
öljy
Osto 1956
1956
17. Wardi, Rafael
s. 1928
A IV 3311
Asetelma
Stilleben
Still Life
öljy
Osto 1959
1959
18. Lehtinen, Kauko
1925-2012
A-2009-87
Ensimmäinen ihminen avaruudessa
Den första människan i rymden
The First Man in Space
akryyli / akryl / acrylic
Osto 2009
1961
19. Ernst, Max
1891-1976
saksalainen
tysk
German
B I 602
Bastiljin henki
Bastiljens ande
Genius of the Bastille
pronssi / brons / bronze
Osto 1963
1960 - 1961
20. Pusa, Unto
1913-1973
A IV 4140
Rannanjärvi ja /och / and Isoo-Antti
öljy
Osto 1973
1971
21. Mäkilä, Otto
1904-1955
A IV 3706
Torni
Torn
Tower
öljy
Osto 1966
1950
22. Jaakola, Alpo
1929-1997
A-1999-83
Äänittäjät
Inspelare
Recorders
öljy
Ostettu 1999
1962
23. Tapper, Kain
1930-2004
B I 662
Valokiila
Ljuskilen
Light Wedge
koivupuu / björkträd / birch tree
Osto 1967
1967
24. Lavonen, Ahti
1928-1970
A-2012-94
Bianco e nero 1
massa ja maali
mass och målfärg
1966
mass and paint
Osto 2012
25. Lavonen, Ahti
1928-1970
A IV 2683
Valkoinen pinta
Vit yta
White Surface
öljy / olja / oil
hankittu / inköpt / purchase 1965
1961
26. Sievänen, Jaakko
1932-2013
A IV 3508
Suolintu
Kärrfågel
Marsh Bird
öljy ja tempera
olja och tempera
oil and tempera
Osto 1962
1961 - 1962
27. Kaskipuro, Pentti
1930-2010
C IV 1438
Esteetikon muotokuva
Porträtt av en estetiker
Portrait of an Aesthete
akvatinta ja kuivaneula
akvatinta och torrnål
aquatinta and drypoint
Osto 1966
1961
28. Kaskipuro, Pentti
1930-2010
C IV 1446
Sienet
Svampar
Mushrooms
akvatinta ja kuivaneula
Osto 1966
1964
29. Kaskipuro, Pentti
1930-2010
C IV 1448
Lintu
Fågel
Bird
viivasyövytys ja kuivaneula
etsning och torrnål
etching and drypoint
Osto 1966
1964
30. Kaskipuro, Pentti
1930-2010
C IV 1449
Limppu II
Limpa II
Loaf II
akvatinta, viivasyövytys ja kuivaneula
akvatinta, etsning och torrnål
aquatinta, etching and drypoint
Osto 1966
1965
31. Rantanen, Ulla
s. 1938
A IV 3805
Sisällä
Inomhus
Inside
öljy
Osto 1968
1968
32. Harri, Juhani
1939-2003
A IV 4211
Tulikukkia
Kungsljus
Mulleins
Esinekooste, sekatekniikka
Osto 1975
1975
33. Tapper, Kain
1930-2004
B II 725
Hevosenkallo
Hästskalle
Horse Skull
puu / trä / wood
Osto 1973
1957
34. Koistinen, Unto
1917-1994
A IV 3379
Mustat kuhilaat
Svarta skylar
The Black Shocks
öljy
Osto 1959
1959
35. Hockney, David
C IV 1567:12
Kauniita ja valkoisia kukkia
Vackra och vita blommor
Beautiful and white flowers
etsaus / etsning / etching
1966
36. Hockney, David
C IV 1567:3
Hän tiedusteli laadun perään
Kvalitetsanmärkning
He enquired after the quality
etsaus / etsning / etching
1966
37. Hockney, David
C IV 1567:4
Jäädä
Stanna på plats
To remain
etsaus / etsning / etching
1966
38. Hockney, David
C IV 1567:2
Kaksi nuorukaista, iältään 23 ja 24 vuotta
Två män, 23 och 24 år gamla
Two boys aged 23 or 24
etsaus / etsning / etching
1966
39. Hockney, David
C IV 1567:5
Muinaisten taikurien resepteillä
Enligt forntida magikers recept
According to Prescriptions of
Ancient Magicians
etsaus / etsning / etching
1966
40. Hockney, David
s.1937
englantilainen
engelsk
English
C IV 1567:10
Yksi yö
En natt
One night
etsaus / etsning / etching
Osto 1968 [Kaikki Hockneyt ostettu samana vuonna]
1966
41. Hockney, David
C IV 1567:7
Tupakkakaupan näyteikkuna
Tobaksaffärens skyltfönster
The Shop Window of the Tobacco Store
etsaus / etsning / etching
1966
42. Harri, Juhani
1939-2003
A IV 4127
Tuuli tyyntyy
Vinden bedarrar
The Wind Calms Down
Esinekooste, sekatekniikka
assemblage, blandad teknik
Assemblage, mix media
Osto 1973
1973
43. Pylkkänen, Helena
s. 1945
B II 868
Giannicolo
pronssi / brons / bronze
Osto 1983
1976
44. Hartman, Mauno
s. 1930
B II 684
Maamme-veistos II
Vårt land -skulptur II
Home Land -sculpture II
puu / trä / wood
Osto 1969
1968
45. Osipow, Paul
s. 1939
N-1996-43
Crunch
akryyli / akryl / acrylic
Osto 1996
1965 - 1966
46. Osipow, Paul
s. 1939
N-1993-239
Taivaallinen teema
Himmelskt tema
Celestial Theme
öljy
Osto 1993
1969
47. Klein, Yves
1928-1968
ranskalainen
fransman
French
B II 764
Samothraken Nike, sininen
Nike från Samotrake, blå
The Victory from Samothrace, blue
polyesteri, kivi
polyester och sten
polyester and stone
Osto 1975
1968
48. Ruutsalo, Eino
1921-2001
N-2001-55:2
Kokeellisia elokuvia ja mainoksia
Experimentella filmer och reklamer
Experimental Films and Advertising Spots
Osto 2001
1961
48 A: Kineettisiä kuvia (FI 1962), N-2001-52, 5 min
48 B: Kotka (FI 1962), N-2001-56, 7 min
49 C: Hyppy (FI 1965), N-2001-54, 5 min
49. Mallander, Jan-Olof
s. 1944
N-1991-87:12
Paperiveistosmappi
Papperskulpturmapp
Papersculptures in a File
offset paperille / offset på papper / offset on paper
Osto 1991
1972 - 1974
50. Mallander, Jan-Olof
s. 1944
N-1991-87:14
Paperiveistosmappi
Papperskulpturmapp
Papersculptures in a File
offset paperille / offset på
papper / offset on paper
Osto 1991
1972 - 1974
51. Warhol, Andy
1928-1987
N-2003-1123
Lahja 2003
Ingrid Bergman
serigrafia
serigrafi
serigraph
ajoittamaton
odaterad
undated
52. Kienholz, Edward
1927-1994
amerikkalainen
amerikanare
American
B II 717
Sawdy
Esinekooste
assemblage
Assemblage
Osto 1972
1971
53. Vanni, Sam
1908-1992
A IV 4279
Moniulotteinen tila
Flerdimensionellt rum
Polydimensional space
öljy
Osto 1976
1961
54. Bærtling, Olle
1911-1981
ruotsalainen
svensk
Swede
A IV 4289
Bikau
öljy
Osto 1977
1958
55. Ernst Mether-Borgström
1917-1996
B II 689
Semafori
Semafor
Semaphore
maalattu metalli / målad metall / painted metal
Osto 1969
1968
56. Bærtling, Olle
1911-1981
ruotsalainen
svensk
Swede
B II 770
Xuha
muototeräs
formpressad stål
steel
1977
1968
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