Pekka Harni and Yuka Takahashi show the presentation of their ceramic workshop at Suomi-Meksiko (Finland -Mexico)2010 Exhibition. The workshop was carried out in collaboration with Kyhtzia Barrera in Oaxaca province in Mexico in 2008 together with Oaxaca’s local ceramic artisans and Mexican designer/ceramic artists.

National Archives of Finland and the Embassy of Mexico present Suomi-Meksiko exhibition 2010. The exhibition captures the image of Finland and Mexico, the links between the late 1800s to the present day. The exhibition shows how Mexico has affected Finnish art, design, pop culture, sports and business life.

About 20 Finnish artists who have visited Oaxaca residence are also showing their artworks.

The exhibition is held for Mexican Independence 200-year anniversary and the Mexican Revolution, 100-years anniversary.

Place:  the National Archives / Kansallisarkisto
the main building lobby and exhibition hall (Rauhankatu 17)

Opening time: September 17 to December 23, 2010, Tuesday to Friday 11-17.

The exhibition’s admission is free. Welcome!
Guided tours and groups by appointment,  tel: (09) 228 521

for more information

http://www.arkisto.fi/fi/news/417/55/Suomi-Meksiko-2010-Kansallisarkisto/

Christina Forssell, the National Archives
(09) 228 52 312 050 324 5872
E-mail: firstname.lastname @ narc.fi