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I was extremely happy to have the privilege of hosting Tate Patrons in Finland
We started the tour with some of Helsinki’s best museums. First stop, Ateneum where I discovered some wonderful artists such as Väinö Blomstedt. This painting really shows the sensitivity of the Finnish landscape in summer
Then Leevi Haapala hosted us at Kiasma
Where I finally got to see more regional art such as Kris Lemsalu from Estonia. ‘Star’, 2016 features a skydiver being worshipped by canines in a pool of CDs
Then it was a pleasure to see for the first time Artor Jesus Inkerö’s work. ‘Bubble’, 2017 features the artist as the main protagonist, having spent their university art grant on protein powders and a gym membership. Inkerö put on around twenty kilos of muscle mass. The artist’s main focus of research is body modification and the male
The next day we all arrived in a chilly but sunny Sarvisalo. Valentina Drouin and Mary Moore shine behind John Rafman’s marble sculpture
Jean-Marie Appriou’s hand welcomed all of the guests
Then there was a chance to take a drink in the beautiful Finnish sunset at Sam Falls’ Boat House
Melanie Griffith adored Laura Buckley’s installation in the apple store
As did the lovely Allan Hennings and Francesca Bellini Joseph
Henry discovered Matthew Darbyshire’s interactive sculptures and was very happy
As did Mary!
The beautiful Tate girls Anne-Claude and Laura relaxing after a hard day’s work
Francesca Bellini Joseph and Suling Mead enjoying Poju’s outdoor gym
There was time to check out the Asian Art Barn and everyone was overjoyed with Yoshitomo Nara’s very big dog
‘Your Dog’, 2002
Midge Palley loved her new Richard Woods home!
Tate’s Director of Collection Gregor Muir and Poju tucking into Finnish dessert
We headed back to Helsinki where we visited the Design Museum. Two grandsons of two masters – sculptor Henry Moore and designer Timo Sarpaneva
