RIIKO SAKKINEN – CHEESEBURGER NOSTRUM COTIDIANUM

Posted on 2022-09-05

Food is a frequent subject in Riiko Sakkinen’s art, but the new exhibition is his first devoted wholly to alimentary themes. Sakkinen tackles this topic in his distinctive parodic style, examining various eating-related issues through a lens of incisive social critique. The connecting ketchup-colored thread is the exuberant way Sakkinen simultaneously parades a multitude of beliefs, ideologies and values related to food, from consumerist capitalism and its multinational conglomerates to food’s role in various religions and rituals – not to forget the famine crisis, the West’s dieting obsession, and various ethical perspectives on food – the list is virtually endless. Sakkinen weaves together this medley of perspectives into a seamless pastiche, consciously ignoring the conventional way a gallery exhibition should be presented. It features a mix of both old and new art, plus a selection of pieces created in collaboration with others.

Opposite – Diet & Famine, 2020

Exhibition runs through to October 23rd, 2022

Galerie Forsblom
Galerie Forsblom Yrjönkatu 22
00120 Helsinki
Finland

www.galerieforsblom.com

  

DEAD FOR A DOLLAR

Posted on 2022-09-05

Veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund is deep into Mexico where he encounters professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens – a sworn enemy he sent to prison years before. Max is on a mission to find and return Rachel.

In theatres and on digital September 30th, 2022

myriadpictures.com

  

VESPER

Posted on 2022-09-05

After the collapse of Earth’s ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her paralyzed father, meets a woman with a secret who will force her to use her wits, strengths and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the possibility of having a future.

In theatres and on digital September 30th, 2022

www.ifcfilms.com

  

SAIMI SUIKKANEN – LET’S NOT THINK ABOUT TOMORROW

Posted on 2022-09-05

Saimi Suikkanen’s paintings capture freeze-frame moments from her day-to-day existence, forming a visual diary reflecting on themes such as intimacy, human touch and friendship – things disrupted by the pandemic. Two years of COVID-imposed social isolation have changed our relationship with things we previously regarded as normal. Being deprived of social contact has been challenging for Suikkanen, for whom isolation has triggered occasional anxiety. This sense of unease finds reflection in her recent paintings.

Opposite – Eyeshadow play, 2022

Exhibition runs through to October 23rd, 2022

Galerie Forsblom
Galerie Forsblom Yrjönkatu 22
00120 Helsinki
Finland

www.galerieforsblom.com

  

JUSSI GOMAN – 1.618.

Posted on 2022-09-05

Jussi Goman’s new exhibition presents his recent contemplations on the concept of perfection or, more precisely, its measurability. One yardstick that is used for defining perfection, both in nature and art history, is the Golden Section. This ratio also known as the divine proportion recurs everywhere in nature, from seashells to horns and antlers. Goman offers his own take on the Golden Section in his wittily nuanced idiom of painting, engaging his brush in pursuit of perfect proportions and harmony of color. The artist is intrigued also by how contemporary society so readily embraces a supposedly universal fact such as the notion that the perfect proportions of the Golden Section must automatically be perceived by everyone as pleasing to the eye.

Opposite – Amoeba Emotions, 2022

Exhibition runs through to October 23rd, 2022

Galerie Forsblom
Galerie Forsblom Yrjönkatu 22
00120 Helsinki
Finland

www.galerieforsblom.com

  

CLINTS FW22

Posted on 2022-09-05

Manchester-based streetwear label Clints is continuing its tour of America. Recently, Junior Clint’s brand — which just opened its first flagship store in Manchester City Centre — flew to California for its “Cali Pack” collection and explored oversized silhouettes with glimpses of inspiration from the likes of Run D.M.C. and other ’80s hip-hop stars. Now, Clints has changed its focus to life on the streets of New York City as it presents its newest capsule for Fall/Winter 2022.

https://clints.co