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 institutional leaders.

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Venice Biennale

Frame is the commissioner of the Aalto Pavilion of Finland at the Venice Art Biennale. At the 2026 Biennale, the pavilion presents Jenna Sutela’s exhibition Aeolian Suite.

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Grants

Frame’s grants support international projects of Finnish contemporary art. We award three types of grants: mobility grant, production grant and a publication grant.

Grants
Two large colorful abstract paintings are set up against a grey wall. A blurry shape of a person is walking past the paintings, situated between them.

Finnish Art Info

Frame is an information centre dedicated to Finnish contemporary art. We collect and produce information for the use of art professionals, decision-makers and the media.

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Current

All news

09/06/2026

News

Noor Bhangu and Kholisile Dhliwayo selected for the Helsinki International Curatorial Programme

08/06/2026

News

Call for applications to galleries for international art fairs

05/06/2026

News

Office hours and grant services over the summer

05/06/2026

News

Staff changes at Frame this summer

Jenna Sutela at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Marking its 70th anniversary, Pavilion of Finland presents Aeolian Suite by artist Jenna Sutela at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition is curated by Stefanie Hessler.

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Blogs

All Blogs

25/02/2026

Blogs, News

Blog: Changes to Frame grants – What’s new?

09/02/2026

Blogs

Blog: Building Continuity in International Presentations of Finnish Contemporary Art

15/12/2025

Blogs

Blog: Curating Regeneration