First Finnish exhibition in the Tretyakov Gallery - Ruukki main
sponsor of "Variatio arctica sculptu
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Press release 14 August 2009Kari Huhtamo has, as the first Finnish artist, been invited to holdan exhibition in the national gallery highly respected by Russians.This exhibition, which is sponsored by Ruukki, features thesculptor's works and graphic prints over a period of nearly 30 years.The sculptor, Kari Huhtamo, is known for his distinctive, freelyexpressive style. The motifs in his works often refer to nature. Theprincipal material in his sculptures is steel."We have earlier experience of co-operation with Kari Huhtamo, andtherefore the sponsorship of this exhibition was only a naturalcontinuation. Ruukki has a strong presence in Russia, and the countryis an important, growing market for us. We are proud to be able tosupport a Finnish artist in Russia", says Taina Kyllönen, SVP,Marketing, Ruukki.Steel is a versatile material with a homogeneous surface which can bemoulded to suit designs of different sizes. The majority of thepieces to be displayed in the exhibition are made of steel. "Aninvitation to the Tretyakov Gallery as the first Finnish artist is amajor honour. It shows that there is interest in Finnish modern artwithin Russian expert circles", says artist Kari Huhtamo.The exhibition, which is called Variatio arctica sculptura, will beopen in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow from 3 September to 4 October2009. The patron of the exhibition is the President of the Republicof Finland, Tarja Halonen. Ruukki is the main sponsor. Othersupporters are the Finnish Cultural Foundation, the Alfred KordelinFoundation, the National Council for Visual Arts, the Ministry ofEducation, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Finland, the companiesSanoma Magazines B.V. and Finntemet Oy and Frame.Further information: Taina Kyllönen, SVP, Marketing, Ruukki, tel.+358 (0)20 59 29040Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integratedsystems to the construction and engineering industries. The companyhas a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki hasoperations in 26 countries and employs 13,000 people. Net sales in2008 totalled EUR 3.9 billion. The company's share is quoted onNASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation usesthe marketing name Ruukki.www.ruukki.comKari Huhtamo, SculptorKari Huhtamo, D.A. h.c., was born in Rovaniemi, Northern Finland, on11 January 1943. He studied at the School of Industrial Art from 1961to 1963 and at the School of the Art Academy of Finland in Helsinkifrom 1963 to 1964.In addition to sculptures, medals and portraits, Huhtamo's productionencompasses lithographs, serigraphs and textile works.The artist's works have been displayed in dozens of exhibitions bothin Finland and abroad, and he has achieved success in numeroussculpture competitions.Huhtamo has created more than 50 public works of art, includingmulti-element installations and facade and indoor wall reliefs. Hismost well-known sculptures are Polskis (Splash) in Oulu (1976),Monument to the Reconstruction of Lapland in Rovaniemi (1977),Sulavesi in the Jyväskylä University (2000) and Aaria in the CongressCentre Mikaeli in Mikkeli (2002).Huhtamo was granted the Finnish State Award of Visual Arts both in1969 and 1973. In 2004 the artist was granted the title DoctorHonoris Causa in Fine Arts by the University of Lapland, and in 2007he was appointed an Honorary Member of the Association of FinnishSculptors.www.huhtamo.comThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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