ANTI Contemporary Art Festival marks 25th edition in Kuopio
The ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival is gearing up for its 25th edition in Kuopio, Finland, scheduled for September 15 to 20, 2026. This year's festival will explore new ways of seeing and showcasing art while reflecting on its history and future. The Lead Curator mentioned that the lineup is designed to envision queer feminist futures through artist collaborations. Participating artists include Onur Tayranoǧlu from Turkey, Julischka Stengele from Austria, and Keioui Keijaun Thomas from the United States. They aim to address and reshape the negative narratives often associated with queer identities, fostering spaces for healing and social transformation.
Key facts
- ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival takes place in Kuopio, Finland
- The 25th edition runs from September 15 to 20, 2026
- Anniversary program explores alternative ways of seeing and presenting
- Programming envisions queer feminist futures in collaboration with artists
- Onur Tayranoǧlu (Turkey) is a participating artist
- Julischka Stengele (Austria) is a participating artist
- Keioui Keijaun Thomas (United States) is a participating artist
- Artists deconstruct assumptions of melancholy associated with queer lives
Entities
Artists
- Onur Tayranoğlu
- Julischka Stengele
- Keioui Keijaun Thomas
Institutions
- ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival
Locations
- Kuopio
- Finland
- Turkey
- Austria
- United States