At the Iso Omena (Matinkylä) bus terminal, there is an artwork outside the Markkinakatu exit (C). It is a large black box, whose sides light up to show various words. Where can I find more information about this piece and other contemporary artworks around the city?
Answer
Unfortunately, most pages are only in finnish...
You can find a list of outdoor works of art owned by the City of Espoo here: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luettelo_Espoon_julkisista_taideteoksista_ja_muistomerkeist%C3%A4
The Espoon perinneseura has made its own list: https://espoonperinneseura.net/perinnetietoa/veistoksia-ja-muistomerkkeja-espoossa-2/
The city of Kauniainen, surrounded by Espoo, has its own works of art: https://www.kauniainen.fi/kulttuuri_ja_vapaa-aika/verkkomuseo/kokoelma-huone/kaupungin_taidekokoelma/julkiset_veistokset
At the Iso omena mall is two artworks: Piispansillan sisäänkäynnille sijoittuu Antti-Ville Reinikaisen työ Haat ja Markkinakadun puolelle Otto Karvosen Puhuva pinta. =
Shopping malls also own art.: Antti-Ville Reinikainen's work Haat is located at the entrance of the Bishop's Bridge and Otto Karvonen's Talking Surface on the Market Street Side https://www.citycon.com/fi/uutishuone/ison-omenaan-ymp%C3%A4rist%C3%B6taidekilpailun-voittajat-selvill%C3%A4
In addition to Emma, the Museum of Contemporary Art can also be found in Espoo:
Keras arts program - Contemporary art in building a nice city center
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