Manami Aoki, Hair of the WOOD (detail), 2023. Brooch, wood, silver, steel.

24.1.–13.4.2025 Exhibition

KORU8

International contemporary jewellery triennial looks towards the forest.

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Päivi Pussila, Song to the Spruce, 2020 (detail), Charcoal drawing on paper, Oulu City Collection. Photograph: Mika Friman.

24.1.–13.4.2025  Exhibition

From this Neck of the Woods

The exhibition reflects on contemporary human relationships with the forest and ways of connecting with nature through art.

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Ninni Luhtasaari: Us, 2024 (detail). Mouline thread, knitting thread, glass beads and sequins on recycled fabric, 66x100cm.

15.11.2024–2.3.2025 Exhibition

Den

Space for dreams. Hiding places, personal spaces and constructed opportunities.

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17.12.2024–2.3.2025 Exhibition

Sasu Ripatti: Konemetsä

An audiovisual work about the silence of the forest and the sound pollution of human animals.

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Current news

  • 10.1.2025 News

    Oulu Art Museum's 2025 exhibitions focus on the forest and celebrate the spectrum of life

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Kaari

Museum café Kaari is located in the historic Åström Brothers industrial building next to the scenic Ainola Park.

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