Frame Contemporary Art Finland

Frame is an advocate for Finnish contemporary art. We support international initiatives, facilitate professional partnerships, and encourage critical development of the field.

Vidha Saumya's artwork Readling List on the wall in a foyer with two chairs and a table.

Visitor Programme

Frame supports the networking of Finnish and Finland-based contemporary art professionals by inviting international art professionals to visit Finland. Our guests include curators, researchers and cultural producers.

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The blue wooden Finnish Pavilion on a sunny day in the Giardini park, Venice.

Venice Biennale

Commissioning and producing the exhibition to the Aalto Pavilion of Finland is Frame’s most extensive international project. The next edition of the Biennale will be organised in 2026.

Venice Biennale 2026
A sculpture installation consisting of four sculptures connected to each other with chains. The marble sculptures have soft shapes.

Grants

Frame’s grants support international projects of Finnish contemporary art. We award two types of grants: a travel grant that can be applied for at any time, and a project grant that has two application periods per year.

Grants
A light pink book on a grey background. In the cover there is the word 'Falling' in dark green color.

Publications

Frame publishes various materials to accompany our international programme. Publications, reports, event documentation and other resources can be accessed through our website.

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Current

All news

13/03/2025

Blogs, News

Blog: Two missions of Frame

13/03/2025

News

Nordic Countries Pavilion announces artists for the 61st Venice Biennale

Amal sits in the space and holds the microphone during an event at Metro54, in conversation with guest speakers. Audience members are present in the space.

10/03/2025

News

Meet curator Amal Alhaag at Frame office on 20 March

06/03/2025

News, Open Calls

Apply now: Internship at Frame funded by the Lärling-grant

Jenna Sutela selected for the 2026 Venice Biennale

Artist Jenna Sutela has been selected to exhibit in the Pavilion of Finland at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition is curated by Stefanie Hessler.

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Blogs

All Blogs

13/03/2025

Blogs, News

Blog: Two missions of Frame

16/12/2024

Blogs

Blog: On culinary experiments and experiences – Notes on HICP residency