The Kultaranta exhibitions showcase contemporary Finnish sculpture in a remarkable setting – the historic Kultaranta formal garden itself is a nationally unique work of art.
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation and the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland have organised summer sculpture exhibitions in the Kultaranta garden since 2011. Beginning summer 2026, the exhibitions will be presented in cooperation with WAM Museum of Contemporary Art
In addition to guided garden tours, special art tours are offered during the summer season. The garden is also open for self-guided visits on Fridays from 6 pm to 8 pm in the summertime. The summer 2027 exhibition will be announced in May 2027.
Photo: Matti Porre/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
Kultaranta
In 1913–16 Afred 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 has served as the summer residence of the President of the Republic since 1922. All the Presidents of Finland have spent their summers at Kultaranta, with the exception of the war years. Since 2011, The Alfred Kordelin Foundation has been involved in realizing an exhibition of sculpture for the public in the park at Kultaranta. The annual sculpture exhibition pays homage to Kordelin’s original idea and dream.