Public art collections at Aalto University
The aim of public art across Aalto is to create a vibrant environment for experiencing the world through various perspectives and for embracing imagination, intuition, and exploration.
Cooler Planet: Guided public art tour 10.9.
Join the tour with art curator Outi Turpeinen and get to know Aalto University's public art collections in the Marsio, Kide, and Viima buildings in more detail. The tour starts from the lobby of the Marsio building.
Baptiste Debombourg's In Motion is located on the façade and main lobby of the Kide building. Photo: Aalto University/Mikko Raskinen
During the Cooler Planet festival, participate in guided tours led by art curator Outi Turpeinen (Head of Art & Exhibitions) to learn about the campus's public art. During the tours, you will become acquainted with the artworks in the Marsio, Kide, and Viima buildings while also exploring the role of percent art and public art at the university.
The tours start from the lobby of Marsio (Otakaari 2). The public art theme of Marsio is Sharing Imagination. The art tour also introduces the Between the Waves/Waves in between theme in the Kide building (Konemiehentie 1) and the Engineering Materials theme in the Viima building (Puumiehenkuja 5).
Please register in advance as there are limited spots available for the tours.
This tour will be conducted in English.
Is the time not suitable for you? Below, you'll find all the public art Cooler Planet tours.
Public art tours in Finnish
Thu 12 Sept 2024 at 16.00–17.30
Wed 2 Oct 2024 at 16.00–17.30
Public art tours in English
Tue 10 Sept 2024 at 15.00–16.30
Wed 18 Sept 2024 at 15.30–17.00
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