Riitta Ikonen
Artist & Designer | Exploring Cultural Identity Through Immersive Experiences
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Riitta Ikonen is an internationally acclaimed artist and designer known for her immersive, narrative-driven installations. Her work has been featured in galleries and museums across Europe, including the Barbican Centre, Design Museum in London, and the Museum of Architecture in Moscow.
Ikonen blends traditional craft techniques with cutting-edge digital tools to create fantastical worlds that challenge perceptions of cultural identity. Her keynotes take audiences on a visual journey, revealing how design can be a powerful medium for exploring the complexities of the human experience.
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Nature, folklore and serendipitous photo collaborations
Inspired by Nordic folklore, artists Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen collaborate with local elders -- farmers, fishermen, cosmologists and more -- to create richly imaginative portraits that explore humanity's connection to nature. Discover their serendipitous artistic practice as they share a selection of fantastical imagery where nature and myth intersect to awaken a sense of wonder.
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