Current Residents
Current Resident: Jan 1, 2025–Jun 30, 2025
Uniarts Helsinki's Academy of Fine Arts and Saastamoinen Foundation
Studio #208
Artist
Kaija Hinkula
Kaija Hinkula is a Finnish contemporary artist whose work delves into the concept of utopia and the role of fantasy in everyday life and the construction of future narratives. Working within the realm of expanded painting, Hinkula transforms traditional two-dimensional canvases into immersive spatial experiences. Her practice blends the familiar elements of painting, color, form, and composition, with techniques from sculpture and time-based media. Her versatile body of work includes sculptural paintings, site-specific installations, and video performances.
Kaija Hinkula has exhibited work at Helsinki Art Museum, Finland; Pragovka Gallery, Czech Republic; and Forum Box, Finland, among others.
Residents from Finland
Current Resident: Jan 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2025
Fire Station - Qatar Museums
Studio #209
Artist
Dana Agal
Dana Agal is a multidisciplinary designer and artist with a BA in Fashion Design from LAU, created in collaboration with the University of the Arts London’s LCF and Elie Saab. Her work weaves a conceptual alchemy that blurs the boundaries between the corporeal and the ethereal. Through the delicate interplay of form and space, she dissolves distinctions to uncover the poetry of existence, often drawing on surrealist elements. Exploring the intersections of psychology and philosophy, Agal invites her audience on a journey into consciousness, uncovering the profound layers of the human experience.
Dana Agal has exhibited work at the Lebanese American University, Beirut; and La tennis Bensimon, Paris, among others.
Current Resident: Jan 1, 2025–Jun 30, 2025
La Fondation pour l'Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
Studio #206
Artist
Jean Claracq
Jean Claracq, a painter of miniatures and icons, bridges the gap between art history and contemporary culture. Drawing inspiration from social networks like Instagram and Grindr, his subjects often belong to the gay community. Within his paintings, they interact with numerous references to art history, particularly the traditions of Northern European schools. Rooted in traditional techniques, Claracq skillfully layers multiple levels of interpretation, offering a poignant exploration of our relationship with screens, solitude, and urban life.
Jean Claracq has exhibited work at Louvre-Lens Museum; Fondation Louis Vuitton; and Biennale de Lyon, all in France, among others.