In summer 2026, the Kultaranta sculpture exhibition explores growth – personal growth, the vitality of nature, and the connection and coexistence between humans and nature. The exhibition presents works from five artists: Tarja Malinen, Umppa Niinivaara, Henna Nuutinen, Kimmo Schroderus and Kim Simonsson.
The exhibition invites you to reflect on how growth and the continuous change it brings lead us to a better tomorrow.
The materials in the sculptures are acid-resistant steel and ceramics, which are used in various ways. The placement of the sculptures in the living environment of the garden opens a dialogue between nature and humans – a space for growth, renewal and connection.
The exhibited artworks draw their inspiration from the world of childhood, the evolution of humanity and the generative force of nature. At the same time, the pieces look to the future: they invite the viewer to pause and reflect on the state of our world. What does sustainable growth mean for humankind and the environment?
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation and the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland have organised sculpture exhibitions since 2011. Beginning in 2026, the WAM Museum of Contemporary Art will serve as partner and organiser of the exhibitions.
Artists
Tarja Malinen
Umppa Niinivaara
Henna Nuutinen
Kimmo Schroderus
Kim Simonsson
Opening hours and guided tours
- Address: Kultaranta Garden, Kordelininkatu 1, 21100 Naantali.
- Visitors have free entrance to Kultaranta Garden in summer on Fridays at 6-8pm until 25 September.
- Guided tours Tuesday to Sunday from 2 June to 30 August. English-language tours are available as part of the Finnish tours on Fridays at 13:00.
- Guided tours of the sculpture exhibition in Kultaranta Garden on Tuesdays June 23, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and August 4 at 1.00 pm (tour in Finnish).
- For more information, price inquiries and guide reservations, please see Visit Naantali website.
Kultaranta
In 1913–1916 Alfred Kordelin had Villa Kultaranta built in Naantali as his summer residence. The main building, of granite, was designed by Lars Sonck (1870–1956), one of the best-known Finnish architects of his day.
Kordelin’s dream was to create something which could become a home museum for future generations. In conjunction with the division of the Kordelin estate, the idea of a home museum was abandoned and Kultaranta was first donated to the Finnish University Society in Turku and later to the Finnish state. Kultaranta became the President’s official summer residence in 1922. All the Presidents of Finland have spent their summers at Kultaranta, with the exception of the war years.
Production
The exhibition’s artists:
Tarja Malinen, Umppa Niinivaara, Henna Nuutinen, Kimmo Schroderus, Kim Simonsson
WAM Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibition team:
Museum Director: Satu Pajarre | Chief Curator: Silja Lehtonen | Curator and Producer: Maria Huokkola | Assistant Curator and Producer: Jenni Vauhkonen | Conservation: Emilia Kallinen | Public programme: Johanna Seppä | Installation team: Emilia Kallinen, Simo Kemppainen, Anu-Riikka Leppänen, Erkki Nampajärvi, Joni Nieminen, Juhana Tainio | Graphic design: Ulla Kujansuu | Photography: Raakkel Närhi | Communication: Laura Boxberg, Hanna-Sanni Lähdeniemi, Sunniva Solstrand
In Collaboration:
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation
Office of the President of the Republic
Thank you:
Pertti Kukkonen, Tapani Pennanen, Kalle Uusitalo, Naantalin Oppaat ry
Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland