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A beautiful Nordic dialogue between Benjamin Orlow (Finland), Klara Kristalova (Sweden), and Tori Wrines (Norway) - three distinct artistic voices brought together in a shared reflection on nature, identity, and the poetic possibilities of the Nordic landscape.
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We are now officially open!

Welcome to the Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.

Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes present How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin?

Myth, matter and bodies blur in a world shaped by collapse and renewal. The exhibition transforms the pavilion into a sculptural, mythical environment where bodies, materials and architecture interact in shifting and unstable ways.

9 May to 22 November 2026

The exhibition is curated by Anna Mustonen, Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma.

Summer Opening Hours
May to September 11 am - 7 pm

Fall Opening Hours
October to 22 November 10 am - 6 pm

Closed on Mondays
(except 11 May, 1 June, 7 September, 16 November)

Commissioned by @kiasmamuseum and co-commissioned by @modernamuseet and @oca_norway.

Photos: Finnish National Gallery / Pirje Mykkänen.

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The Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia is supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation, Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, Kiasma Support Foundation, Nazarian / Curcio Gallery (Los Angeles), Nelimarkka Foundation, Niemistö Art Foundation Ars Fennica, Perrotin, Saastamoinen Foundation, The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, The Ministry of Education and Culture (Finland) and Tiftö Foundation. by @annamustonen

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Meet Anna Mustonen, the curator of How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin? at the Nordic Countries Pavilion.

The collaborative exhibition by Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes transforms the Pavilion into a sculptural, mythical landscape that transcends cultural and national boundaries.

The exhibition is commissioned by @kiasmamuseum and co-commissioned by @modernamuseet and @oca_norway

9 May to 22 November 2026

#BiennaleArte2026
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#Venezia
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The Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia is supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation, Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, Kiasma Support Foundation, Nazarian / Curcio Gallery (Los Angeles), Nelimarkka Foundation, Niemistö Art Foundation Ars Fennica, Perrotin, Saastamoinen Foundation, The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, The Ministry of Education and Culture (Finland) and Tiftö Foundation. taken in Giardini Biennale - Venezia by @annamustonen

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Join us for the opening of the Nordic Countries Pavilion’s exhibition How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin? at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.

Wednesday 6th of May | 3 pm
Giardini Della Biennale, Sestiere Castello 30122 Venice

The collaborative exhibition by Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will transform the Pavilion into a sculptural, mythical landscape that transcends cultural and national boundaries.

See Tori Wrånes’s performance during the opening at 3:30 pm.

The exhibition is curated by Anna Mustonen, Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma.

Commissioner is Kiira Miesmaa, Museum Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. The Nordic Countries Pavilion is co-commissioned by @modernamuseet and @oca_norway.

9 May to 22 November 2026

#BiennaleArte2026
#InMinorKeys
#Venezia
#NordicPavilion

The Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia is supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation, Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, Kiasma Support Foundation, Nazarian / Curcio Gallery (Los Angeles), Nelimarkka Foundation, Niemistö Art Foundation Ars Fennica, Perrotin, Saastamoinen Foundation, The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, The Ministry of Education and Culture (Finland) and Tiftö Foundation. by @annamustonen

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Anna Mustonen seeks to explore how art can hold space for ambiguity, transformation and shared experience. The Chief Curator of Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki brings a deeply considered approach to her work, most recently as curator of the Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.

Her curatorial vision is grounded in inquiry: into myth as a method, the materialisation of inner worlds, and the balance between individual expression and collective resonance. In our recent conversation with Anna, she reflects on constructing symbolic languages, fostering dialogue between distinct artistic practices, and creating exhibitions that invite openness, reflection and lasting connection.

‘How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin?’, the Nordic Countries Pavilion exhibition for this year’s Biennale, will run from 9 May
to 22 November 2026.

Image Credits:
1. Anna Mustonen. Photo: National Gallery / Pirje Mykkänen
3. Tori Wrånes, Moon Bag, 2025. Bergen Kunsthall. Photo Thor Brødreskift. Courtesy the Artist. ©️ Tori Wrånes
5. Benjamin Orlow. From the artist’s workspace. Photo: Luke Walker.
7. Klara Kristalova. Picture from the artist’s studio. Photo: National Gallery / Pirje Mykkänen
9. Nordic Pavilion. Photo: National Gallery / Pirje Mykkänen taken in La Biennale di Venezia by @annamustonen

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Listen to the latest episode of CHART Talks: ‘The Notion of Nordicness and its Potential’ with Helga Christoffersen (@helgachristoffersen), Anna Mustonen (@annamustonen), Klara Kristalova (@hundskogen) and Auður Jörundsdóttir (@audurjor) 🎧✨

Recorded live as part of the Talks Programme at CHART 2025 the episode features a panel discussion exploring the notion of Nordic art, its values, and its future role within the global art world.

Moderated by Helga Christoffersen, Curator-at-Large and Curator of the Nordic Art and Culture Initiative at @buffaloakgartmuseum, the conversation also includes Anna Mustonen, Chief Curator at @kiasmamuseum and Curator of the @nordiccountriespavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition in Venice, Swedish/Czech artist Klara Kristalova, represented at the Nordic Pavilion in 2026, and Auður Jörundsdóttir, Director at @icelandicartcenter in Reykjavík, at the time of recording.

The conversation begins with a behind-the-scenes discussion of the development process for the 2026 presentation at the Pavilion of the Nordic Countries at the Venice Biennale. From this example of Nordic collaboration within the contemporary art world, the panel expands the discussion to a broader context.

Together they reflect on how global perceptions of Nordic art have shifted since the 1990s, and consider the opportunities for sharing and collaboration within the current geopolitical moment. The conversation also addresses tensions within the idea of a shared Nordic identity, noting that for some people it remains a category they actively seek to escape.

Listen now via all major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts (link in bio) 🔗👆

• All photos by Jonathan Damslund/BARSK Projects by @annamustonen

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Listen to a new episode of the CHART Talks podcast with @_minnnh_ and @annamustonen 🎧

As part of the CHART 2025 Talks Programme, Danish/Vietnamese artist Minh Ngọc Nguyễn joined Anna Mustonen, Chief Curator @kiasmamuseum (which holds four of Nguyễn’s works in its collection) for a conversation on his artistic practice.

Beginning in commercial photography before moving into contemporary art, Nguyễn is fascinated by how images shape our understanding of culture and identity.

The conversation touches on Western representations of Southeast Asian and Vietnamese identity - often oversimplified or exoticised - and how he uses still-life photography to question, process, and reclaim these visual histories and stereotypes. Through this, he works to build a new visual lexicon on his own terms.

Listen now via all major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts (link in bio) 🔗👆

• All photos by Jonathan Damslund / BARSK Projects by @annamustonen

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Low key twinning with my bestie since 2017, love you forever and ever ❤️ by @annamustonen

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#TalksProgramme at CHART 2025 🎤✨ Artist Talk: Minh Ngọc Nguyễn

Join us on Saturday 30 August from 16.30-17.00 for a conversation between Minh Ngọc Nguyễn (_minnnh) and Anna Mustonen (@annamustonen)

Minh Ngọc Nguyễn is Danish/Vietnamese artist based in Copenhagen. Nguyễn holds an MFA in Photography from HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg and is represented in public collections such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, the Danish Arts Foundation and Region Västra Götaland.

Anna Mustonen is Chief Curator at Kiasma in Finland. Mustonen has curated exhibitions for Fotografiska, Helsinki Kunsthalle and Kai Art Center in Tallinn, among others and is the Curator of the Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.

Explore the full Public Programme at chartartfair.com 👆

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• Portrait of Minh Ngọc Nguyễn. Courtesy of the artist
• Portrait of Anna Mustonen. Photo courtesy of Anna Mustonen by @annamustonen

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#TalksProgramme at CHART 2025 🎤✨ The Notion of Nordicness and its Potential

Join us on Saturday 30 August from 15.30–16.15 for a panel discussion exploring the notion of Nordic art, its values, and its future role within the global art world.

Moderated by Helga Christoffersen (@helgachristoffersen), Curator-at-Large and Curator of the Nordic Art and Culture Initiative at Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the panel includes Anna Mustonen (@annamustonen), Chief Curator at Kiasma in Finland and Curator of the Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition in Venice, Swedish/Polish artist Klara Kristalova (@hundskogen), represented at the Nordic Pavilion in 2026, and Auður Jörundsdóttir (@audurjor), Director at Icelandic Art Center in Reykjavík.

Explore the full Public Programme at chartartfair.com 👆

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• Portrait of Helga Christoffersen. Photo courtesy of Helga Christoffersen
• Portrait of Anna Mustonen. Photo courtesy of Anna Mustonen
• Portrait of Auður Jörundsdóttir. Photo courtesy of Auður Jörundsdóttir
• Portrait of Klara Kristalova. Photo courtesy of Klara Kristalova by @annamustonen

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We’re pleased to announce the discussion panel:

How Museums Collect and Why It Matters
12 July 13:40–14:10

What informs the collecting strategies of major museums today—and why is institutional collecting still crucial in shaping future art histories? Moderated by Astrīda Rogule, the discussion brings together Anna Mustonen and Lolita Jablonskienė to reflect on curatorial responsibility, institutional frameworks, and the evolving role of collections in public museums.

The Public Programme is supported by @sorainenpeople. by @annamustonen

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🎤 Meet Riga Contemporary Public Programme speaker @annamustonen — Chief Curator at the @kiasmamuseum in Helsinki. She has held curatorial roles at leading institutions including Tate, Kumu Art Museum, Haunch of Venison, and Victoria Miro. Anna has curated exhibitions across the Nordic-Baltic region for Fotografiska, Helsinki Kunsthalle, and Kai Art Center. She is also the Curator of the Nordic Countries Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale.

📍Catch Anna Mustonen live at Hanzas Perons, July 10–13. Register now! by @annamustonen

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