Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art
By: editor, Piia Laita ; translations, Tomi Snellman
Series: Museum of Contemporary Art publication -- 162/2018; Nykytaiteen museon julkaisuja -- 2018/162.
Publisher: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Helsinki
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9789527067703
Subjects: Pictorial works; Nykytaiteen museo (Helsinki, Finland)
Work titles: Kiasma, Nykytaiteen museo. English
Description: Situated in the heart of Helsinki, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma is a spectacular architectural experience both inside and out. Kiasma is a place where art meets audience. Part of the Finnish National Gallery, Kiasma is one of the leading museums of contemporary art in the Nordic region. Kiasma is famous for high-calibre international solo exhibitions, thematic shows and collective displays, as well as events and live art performances presented in the Kiasma Theatre. Kiasma conducts art research and augments the collection of the Finnish National Gallery with new acquisitions and commissioned work. The museum building in the middle of Helsinki also houses a library, a museum shop and a restaurant.