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Siri Haapanen: Juurehine (installed at Lux In, 2025) photo: Siri Haapanen

The Fifth FLASH Light Art Biennial Opens this November in Oulu – Beckons Visitors into the Fragile State Between Light and Darkness

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Photographer Marjo Koskenkorva's photographs, light, nature, and humanity intertwine in a way that invites the viewer to pause and embrace the silence. Photo Mikki Myllylä

Storyteller of light and silence – Marjo Koskenkorva captures the soul of the North

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Experiment and try something new! Discover Oulu2026 workshops this year

The image features star artist Saara Aalto, who will participate in the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 gala evening. Photo by Ville Paasimaa.

Star Performer Saara Aalto Performs at the Hymyilevä Oulu 26 Gala Evening at Pohjankartano on June 10, 2026

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Photographer Tiina Törmänen. Tiina’s images reveal the silence of the underwater world.

Capturing silence and Arctic nature – Tiina Törmänen finds beauty beneath the surface

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How was your experience at Oulu2026 event?

Kesästartti Väiskissä event. Visual design Jere Huttula.

Youth-Led “Kesästartti Väiskissä” Kicks Off the Summer in Oulainen

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Marjo Koskenkorva's photo Infinity is part of the Glimpses of the North (Välähdyksiä) exhibition

Glimpses on the hilltop – where art meets nature in Syöte’s summer

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Ohjaaja Ben Russell

Ben Russell Announced as OMVF’s International Guest Director

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AVARA 2026: Art & Tech <3 Space

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Community gathering at outdoor market with flowers.

A spectacular programme for the Summer Night’s Dinner is revealed

Anna Murtola & Josu Mämmi: TRIÁLOGO, photo Janne-Pekka Manninen

TRIÁLOGO Opens Doors to Forgotten In-Between Spaces

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