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YLE published an article online and featured clips in the regional news of Southwest Finland on TV and Radio Suomi Turku.
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Turun Sanomat published Laura's interview and an article about the Todellisuuksia | Realities group exhibition in both its print edition and online. The exhibition consists of artistic works by Master’s level photography students from Turku University of Applied Sciences. The study group is the first in history.
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Index.hu, one of Hungary’s largest news portals, wrote an article about the Interthinking group exhibition in Budapest.
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Hungary’s leading art magazine, Artmagazin.hu, published an article written by Ágnes Ferenczi about the Interthinking group exhibition in Budapest.
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11/24 Todellisuuksia | Realities Group Exhibition at Turku

On November 6, 2024, the first-ever group exhibition of graduating students from Turku Arts Academy’s Master’s Degree Program in Photography will open at the Köysiratagalleria and nearby Amiraalistonkatu Warehouses. The exhibition, titled Realities I Todellisuuksia, will showcase the work of 12 artists who come from various regions of Finland and different backgrounds. Divided between two gallery spaces, the exhibition offers a cross-section of the artistic thesis projects, featuring a wide range of photographic art executed in diverse techniques and materials.

The exhibition approaches photography not only from individual perspectives but also by exploring communal and societal themes. The works on display include analog photography, AI-assisted art, mixed-media pieces, installations, and art that can be experienced both visually and through multiple senses. All students are already accomplished in their fields, having pursued artistically ambitious and significant projects.

Turku University of Applied Sciences' photography program has produced numerous prominent artists in both the Finnish and international contemporary art scenes. The Master’s Degree in Photography builds on this legacy, offering students an opportunity for more in-depth expertise in photographic art. The program is taught by professional photographic artists Taina Erävaara, Ismo Luukkonen, Harri Pälviranta, and Jari Silomäki. The next application period for the program will be in spring 2025.

Artists: Dannert Nina, Hakuri Antti, Haimakainen Anne, Heinonen Ulla, Machácková-Oey Jana, Musta Risto, Mustonen Hilja, Mäki Tiina, Pihlajoki Outi, Rautjoki Laura, Vakkilainen Juha, Voima Soile.

We would like to thank Finnfoto ry for the grant that made this exhibition possible, the City of Turku for providing the Amiraalistonkatu Warehouse as an exhibition space, and Artpoof for producing the exhibition works.

Exhibition Dates

Köysiratagalleria: November 7–24, 2024
Address: Linnakatu 56 (Entrance from Varvintori)

Amiraalistonkatu Warehouse: November 7–29, 2024
Address: Amiraalistonkatu 8

Opening hours
Mon-Fri 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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9/2024 Forssa TV Interview

Forssa TV interviewed Laura in connection with The Image of a Woman exhibition at Forssa Museum's Gallery Moletti.

9/2024 Group Exhibition: Interthinking, Budapest Art Factory, Hungary

Interthinking, curated by Kate Vass Galerie, a Swiss gallery specializing in generative and new media art. The show aims to celebrate Hungarian cultural heritage and the influence of iconic Hungarian artists on the international contemporary generative art scene. Opening event on October 18, 2024.

Budapest Art Factory Website
9/2024 Laura is Represented in the Women AI Artists Directory

Women AI Artists (WAIA) elevated Laura to their curated directory. The jury consisted of Niceaunties, LeMoon and Jillian Hobbs. After the latest curation round, 79 community artists are represented in the directory.

WAIA Directory
9/2024 Solo Exhibition: Image of a Woman - Photography History and AI Art Merge in Forssa Museum’s Gallery Moletti Exhibition, Finland

The Image of a Woman exhibition oAers a cross-section of photography history, where artist Laura Rautjoki explores the representation of Finnish women in portraits and, inspired by historical imagery, creates alternative depictions of women using artificial intelligence. The project is Rautjoki’s artistic thesis for the Master of Fine Arts in Photography program at the Turku Academy of Arts. The exhibition is supported by Finnfoto ry. The Image of a Woman exhibition is on display at Forssa Museum’s Gallery Moletti from September 17 to October 13, 2024.

Forssa Museum Website
6/2024 Representation Agreement With Kate Vass Galerie

Laura and Kate Vass Galerie have made an agreement for the international representation of Laura's art.

Kate Vass Galerie Website
5/2024 Space granted by the City of Turku for a group exhibition & Finnfoto's Positive Grant Decision

The intermediate space model is a pilot project organised by the city of Turku’s Cultural Spearhead Project to make vacant spaces available for a fixed period and free of charge through an open application process. The model provides venues for artists to work in and creates uses for temporarily vacant spaces in Turku. The artistic activities in these spaces also contribute to creating new and surprising urban culture.

The City of Turku has allocated the Ammirallistonkatu warehouse to the Master’s students of photography at Turku Academy of Arts for a group exhibition in November 2024. Finnfoto has awarded a grant of 3,000 euros for the building costs and marketing expenses of the Ammirallistonkatu warehouse exhibition space.

Finnfoto website
City of Turku Website
3/2024 Women AI Artists Interview

The Women AI Artists community conducted an interview about Laura's artistic work on the representation of Finnish women in photography history and its integration with AI-generated art.

WAIA Website
11/2023 Finnfoto's Positive Grant Decision

Finnfoto ry awarded a grant of 2,500 euros from the autumn 2023 grant distribution for Laura's artistic work and exhibition expenses.

Finnfoto website