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What’s On
Beyond Survival – International Time Travel: Open Call for ArtistsSICK! (Manchester, UK) is seeking two Oulu-based (Finland) artists and one Manchester-based (UK) artist to develop and present new participatory artworks as part of the International Time Travel project—a cross-border collaboration supported by the Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland and Oulu2026.
12.4.-14.9. Eija-Liisa Ahtila: The Power of Trees exhibition at Kew GardensA new exhibition, 'The Power of Trees', will open at Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art this spring, showcasing the spectacle of trees and celebrates their resonance as a source of artistic inspiration across cultures and generations. The exhibition will feature Eija-Liisa Ahtila's 'Horizontal - Vaakasuora' installation amongst never-seen-before drawings and new commissioned works.
1.8.-14.9. Nastja Säde Rönkkö: Survival Guide for a Post-Apocalyptic ChildAward-winning Finnish video artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö presents her thought-provoking installation Survival Guide for a Post-Apocalyptic Child at the historic Fort Burgoyne in Dover, from 1st August to 14th September 2025. This immersive large-scale exhibition delves into the uncertain future facing humankind and all living beings, challenging viewers to reflect on survival strategies in an increasingly precarious world.
