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State Prize for Visual Arts to Vesa-Pekka Rannikko

Vesa-Pekka Rannikko (born 1968) is a versatile artist who achieves constant renewal by using elements from sculpture, painting and moving images. His works combine conceptuality with visually interesting and fascinating solutions, adding a firm and surprising touch to his art.

Published

2.12.2015

Rannikko’s works have been exhibited widely both in Finland and abroad. In 2011 he represented Finland at the 54^th Venice Biennale. His next private exhibition will be at Forum Box in Helsinki in spring 2016.

The State Prize for Visual Arts was awarded to Vesa-Pekka Rannikko by the National Council for Visual Arts. The prize award ceremony hosted by Minister of Education and Culture Sanni Grahn-Laasonen took place on 2 December in Helsinki. The EUR 13,500 state prize is financed from lottery funds.