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Connecting People

Connecting People is an exhibition concept by PAVE Studio that explores the relationship between architecture, art and people. Developed in collaboration with artist Jaakko Mattila, the exhibition brought together 31 artists from eight countries, integrating international contemporary art into the built environment. PAVE Studio serves as the architectural setting, where space and art form a cohesive whole. The exhibition aims to strengthen cultural life, encourage shared thinking and create meaningful connections between architecture, art and people.

2026 – Oulu, Finland
Art curation, exhibition design, spatial design

Year

2026

Location

Oulu, Finland

Gross Area

Curation

Jaakko Mattila

Artists

Banksy
Inka Bell
Benny Brankovic
Mark Drew
EGS
Olafur Eliasson
Louise Foo
Charlotte Gyllenhammar
Klaus Haapaniemi
Johanna Havimäki
Karoliina Hellberg
Einari Hyvönen
Jukka Kettunen
Eetu Kevarinmäki
Jani Leinonen
Jaakko Mattila
Benjamin Murphy
Fredrik Nielsen
Mikko Paakkonen
Jaro Palmu
Sirkku Rosi
Jenny Sharaf
Kim Somervuori
Christopher Stead
Nanna Susi
Tonny Tromborg Søeresen
Veikko Törmänen
Juha Vanonen
Jenni Ylppäri

Location

Oulu, Finland

Gross Area

Curation

Jaakko Mattila

Artists

Banksy
Inka Bell
Benny Brankovic
Mark Drew
EGS
Olafur Eliasson
Louise Foo
Charlotte Gyllenhammar
Klaus Haapaniemi
Johanna Havimäki
Karoliina Hellberg
Einari Hyvönen
Jukka Kettunen
Eetu Kevarinmäki
Jani Leinonen
Jaakko Mattila
Benjamin Murphy
Fredrik Nielsen
Mikko Paakkonen
Jaro Palmu
Sirkku Rosi
Jenny Sharaf
Kim Somervuori
Christopher Stead
Nanna Susi
Tonny Tromborg Søeresen
Veikko Törmänen
Juha Vanonen
Jenni Ylppäri

2026

Year

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