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Photographer Kristian Kaarna captured wonderful people in Oulu as part of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. The photo shows smiling Marina, who moved to Finland from Ukraine. The image celebrates human connection, diversity, and genuine joy – themes that are central to the entire project.
Smiling Oulu 26 is live – join us in spreading joy and community spirit through the power of a smile!
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Photo: Janne-Pakka Manninen, Climbing over Oulu.
Friday night tip: contemporary circus and live music at Culture Centre Valve!
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First programme release for OMVF 2025 out now!
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AVARA Art&Tech event key visual
Swiss ArtTech Foundation becomes the main partner of the AVARA Art&Tech Event 2025
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Beachside sauna with flags and benches
Naked Truth Returns to Tartu
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Sini Talonen / Artwork "Outoiset" / Image by Aarón Blanco Tejedor
The first artists are selected for ARToulu art area
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Snowy mountains behind serene lake with mossy rocks.
Artists begin residencies along the E75 route
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Art installation with colorful grid patterns.
Textile artist Johanna Pöykkö’s exhibition and residency in Madrid as part of the UOMA project
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