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"Do we need a fresh wind? Then hold on, here it is. Even more, it is a literal storm of images that is blowing our way from Finland." This is what the German Press Agency wrote about the first two volumes of the Helsinki School series, which triggered a great deal of enthusiasm, even outside of the photography scene. The new third volume continues in this vein, introducing promising young photgraphers from that talent forge way up north, TaiK, the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. The school teaches a very special aprroach to photography: not just particular ways of thinking about it, but also the notion of the camera as a conceptual tool - and all of this allows each generation a chance to reinvent itself. In this new volume, Timothy Persons and Katrin Hiller von Gaertringen introduce seventeen young artists and their incredibly multifaceted, experimental works of great technical perfection.

Artists featured:

Joonas Ahlava

Pasi Autio

Wilma Hurskainen

Hannu Karjalainen

Kalle Kataila

Milja Laurila

Anni Leppälä

Noomi Ljungdell

Susanna Majuri

Nelli Palomäki

Tuomo Rainio

Mikko Sinervo

Ea Vasko

Niina Vatanen

Saana Wang

Dagmar Weiss / Carsten Benger

Pernilla Zetterman

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The Helsinki School
Young Photography by TaiK.
Edited by University of Art and Design, Helsinki (TaiK), texts by Timothy Persons, Katrin Hiller von Gaertringen and Janne Gallen-Kallela-Sirén

English
2009. 192 pages, 192 colour ill.
29,50 x 24,60 cm
hardcover

pub. date: July 2009

ISBN 978-3-7757-2404-3

Based on the success of volume one, the latest installment of The Helsinki School represents one of the most unique approaches to the state of conceptual photography today. Volume two is dedicated to sustaining the dialogue between one generation and another who have either taught, graduated, or attended the University of Art and Design Helsinki, Finland. It will accompany an exhibition with venues all over the world. This unique, richly illustrated publication, based on a concept by Timothy Persons and Jorma Puranen also looks ahead to the emerging next generation.

Artists featured (selection):

Joonas Ahlava, Joakim Eskildsen, Miklos Gaál, Veli Granö, Ilkka Halso, Nanna Hänninen, Maarit Hohteri, Tiina Itkonen, Ulla Jokisalo, Jan Kaila, Ari Kakkinen, Aino Kannisto, Sanna Kannisto, Sandra Kantanen, Pertti Kekarainen, Ola Kolehmainen, Milja Laurila, Janne Lehtinen, Ville Lenkkeri, Anni Leppälä, Noomi Ljungdell, Niko Luoma, Susanna Majuri, Arno Rafael Minkkinen, Jyrki Parantainen, Jorma Puranen, Riitta Päiväläinen, Heli Rekula, Nanna Saarhelo, Pentti Sammallahti, Jari Silomäki, Mikko Sinervo, Marjukka Vainio, Ea Vasko, Pernilla Zetterman

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The Helsinki School
New Photography by TaiK.
Edited by University of Art and Design, Helsinki (TaiK), texts by Timothy Persons u.a.

English
2007. c. 240 pp., ca. 200 color ills.
29,50 x 24,50 cm
hardcover

pub. date: March 2007

ISBN 978-3-7757-1888-2

Photography is one of the most successful items of cultural export in Finland. Now, for the first time, the internationally acknowledged artists are gathered together in one extensive book accompanying an exhibition travelling around the world. The Helsinki School presents works from over thirty different artists who have been studying or teaching at TaiK, the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. The goal is to introduce a new approach to where photography is in Finland today. Based on a concept by Timothy Persons and Jorma Puranen the amply illustrated volume presents an astounding overview.

Artists featured (selection):

Nanna Hänninen, Ilkka Halso, Ulla Jokisalo, Aino Kannisto, Sandra Kantanen, Pertti Kekarainen, Ola Kolehmainen, Janne Lehtinen, Niko Luoma, Riitta Päiväläinen, Jyrki Parantainen, Jorma Puranen, Pentti Sammallahti, Jari Silomäki, Santeri Tuori.

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Issued by the University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK),
texts by Andrea Holzherr, Rupert Pfab, Timothy Persons, Ferdinand Protzman

C. 240pp., c. 180 color ills.,
30 x 24 cm, hardcover
Hatje Cantz
C. € 35.00, $ 45.00, £ 24.95
ISBN 3-7757-1575-4

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