In the Studio Elisabeth von Samsonow, Vienna/Lower Austria
Where to meet art, culture and creativity
Parastou Forouhar is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Iranian art. Her work unites her personal experiences as an exile with artistic expression that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. Her works are characterized by emotional depth, political reflection, and aesthetic clarity.
The next Flow Festival takes place in Helsinki on 14–16 August 2026. Flow Festival is a premium music and arts festival that has been held in Helsinki since 2004. Over the years, it has evolved from a small club event into a pioneering festival, attracting 90,000 visitors over three days. The festival takes place in the former power plant area of Suvilahti, conveniently located near the city centre. This unique industrial setting serves as a stunning backdrop for Flow’s exceptional production and atmosphere, showcasing an innovative and content-driven program that blends popular culture with experimental arts. Already announced acts for Flow 2026 include Florence + The Machine, Zara Larsson, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Turnstile, SOMBR, Geese, Clipse, Oklou, Kettama, Honey Dijon, Nu Genea Live Band, Lambrini Girls, and many more.
The exhibition Spiral Economy at the Museo Correr stages a dialogue between Julian Charrière and Antonio Canova, placing stone at the center as a poetic material and witness of time. It invites reflection on the relationship between humanity, matter, and time, presenting stone as a living bearer of geological and planetary history.
Following the most successful edition to date, VOLTA returns to Basel from 17 - 21 June 2026. Entering its third decade of fostering cutting-edge creativity, the fair has long been a springboard for emerging talent and an incubator for ideas that shape the future of contemporary art. Located just a two-minute walk from Art Basel and the central Messeplatz, VOLTA 2026 is set to showcase over 70 galleries from 26 countries from across the globe. A meeting point for art collectors seeking fresh and captivating narratives in the emerging contemporary market, VOLTA invites visitors to discover artistic talent and build meaningful connections with gallerists and artists alike.
Ville Kylätasku, Berlin
Ville Kylätasku explores existential themes both on the level of the reality we see and experience, and within the context of perceptual psychology. Painted on black or foggy sheets of hi-tech PVC, the paintings evince the artist’s fascination for different materials, textures and processes.
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