NINA-MARIA OFÖRSAGD
NINA-MARIA
OFÖRSAGD

Born 1975 in Helsinki, lives and works in Helsinki

Master of Arts 2013/ University of Helsinki/ MA Programme in Culture and Communication Bachelor of Art 2004/ Novia University of Appiled Sciences/ Media and Design/ Photography 2001/ 02 Manchester Metropolitan University/ Faculty of Art and Design/ Photography.

 

CURA TORIAL
2016 Art in Case (producer, curator), (cooperation with AD Sami Saikkonen and Malmi Airport), (cooperation with Petri Kuljuntausta and Mark Nixon), (cooperation with Joakim Forgren and Mikael Goralski), Malmi Airport, Helsinki.


2017 D.o.C (producer, curator with Magdalena Åberg), Taidekeskus Mältinranta/ Mältinranta Artcenter, Tampere, 2016 Distribution of Crisis (cooperation with NyTid, Sivuvalo), Valssaamo, Kaapelitehdas/ Cable Factory, Helsinki.


2015 Maskinell/ Koneellinen/ Mechanical, 2014 Urbaani kytkös/ Urban koppling/ Urban Connection (producer, curator), (cooperation with Helen/ Helen Electricity Network and Tekniikan museo/ The museum of Technology), Voimalamuseo/ Kraftverkmuseum/ Power Plant museum, Helsinki.


SELECTED EXHIBITIONS, SCREENINGS
2017(Upcoming Screening, Music, Performance, Live) City Mirage with PerViktor Hjalmarsson and Guest Artists; Petri Kuljuntausta, Ilkka Hanski, Mauriz Tistelö, Joel Heyrås-Gröndahl, Touring; Akusmata Sound Gallery in Helsinki, The International Art Festival Viljandi KuKuu, Estonia, Källarkultur, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2017 (Upcoming group exhibition) DoC, Taidekeskus Mältinranta/ Mältinranta Artcenter, Tampere, (Upcoming Live Evening Event, Improvisation; Screening/ Spoken Word/ Concert) Still images in the future, Nina-Maria Oförsagd with Pianist Jenny Lahtinen and Guest Artists; Author, Hannele Mikaela Taivassalo, Soundartist, Petri Kuljuntausta, Forum Box, Helsinki.


2016 (Solo exhibition, two-channel video installation), Unsung Adress, Seine, Paris (in cooperation with improvisation musicians Ilkka Hanski, PerViktor Hjalmarsson, poetry by Sara Rönnqvist), Galerie Pleiku, Berlin, Gallery Huuto, Helsinki, (Screening/ Live Music Performance) City Mirage, Oförsagd & Hjalmarsson, Galerie Pleiku, Berlin, Oförsagd & Hjalmarsson with Guest Artists (Petri Kuljuntausta, Daniel Nyman, Ilkka Hanski) Gallery Huuto, Helsinki, (Groupexhibition) Distribution of Crisis, Cable Factory, Helsinki.


2014 (Solo exhibition) Urbaani Ajelehtiva/ Urbana Kringvandrande/ The Urban Drifter, Virka Galleria, (Screening) Terveisiä Vuorannasta/ Hälsningar från Vuoranta/ Greetings from Vuoranta (2014), Virka Kino, Helsingin kaupungintalo/ Helsinki City Hall, (Screenings), Suweesin häät/ Suwees bröllop/ Suwees Wedding (2013), Buranbuur (2013), Arooska – a young lovestory & Dancehow – about cultural differences (2013), Stoa, Helinä Rautavaara museum with Helsinki City Museum, Helsinki.


2013 (Art production commission, video and photography), (Screenings), Suweesin häät/ Suwees bröllop/ Suwees Wedding (2013), Buranbuur (2013), Arooska – a young lovestory & Dancehow – about cultural differences (2013), Helinä Rautavaara museum, Wee Gee/ Emma, Espoo.


2012 (Solo exhibition in cooperation with Documentation now Finland: Helinä Rautavaara museum, The National Board of Antiquities' Archives of Prints and Photographs), Merkitykselliset paikat/ Betydelsefulla platser/ Significant Places, (Screening) Tapaaminen Trapesassa/ Mötesplats i Trapesa/ Gathering in Trapesa (2011), Suomen Valokuvataiteen museo, Prosessi-tila/ The Finnish Museum of Photography, Process Space, Helsinki, Helinä Rautavaaran museo, Wee Gee/ Emma, Espoo.

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Alternative Space? Artist-run Space?
Alright, so today we have reached an understanding that “alternative space” has merely a historical connotation left, whereas “artist-run space” cuts directly to the chase, but still nothing is explained through these terms. We suggest a temporary halt on the investigation of terminology. The significance lies in what we do, what we did and what we will be doing next.

So what have you been up to?
In short, we practice art and curate exhibitions. When able, we also organize forums, launch publications and initiate projects for international artistic exchange. If you haven’t the time to read the brief introduction on the back, all you need to remember is this: our job is to generate new dialogues between art and the public and to offer the world something different for a change, or at the very least, we try our best when making mistakes.

Why not simply focus on practicing art?
It’s not that simple. In fact, there is no such thing as simply practicing art. Contemporary art and its viewers have broken away from the monotonous relationship of simply paying a visit to the museum. Whether people are aware of it or not, art has undoubtedly permeated into every aspect of our lives. Therefore, a genuine art practitioner would not shy away when met face to face with genuine public issues. We simply want to do it better.

Where does your funding come from?
Unemployment subsidies. That was a joke. We operate with funds which come from our own pockets and occasional help from limited government funding—translation: we are often short of cash.

Are all members artists?
We were founded as an artist-based organization, but are delighted to have recruited more and more members from interdisciplinary professions in recent years. As for the artists, you may still catch a glimpse of them from time to time carrying a spear and shield, riding a scrawny horse and followed around by a fox hound.

Can I join?
Certainly, you are most welcome to join us. Please note, however, this is not a recruitment ad. Despite our wish to recruit more like-minded friends, we hope that all potential members first try to understand our situation before participating in anything. Acknowledgement of the process is in itself an important form of participation, which means that everything you imagine could be possible. In other words, we would love your attention starting from now.

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