Artist Reima Nevalainen has been nominated as the young artist of year 2016 in Finland. The reward includes a grant of 20,000 euros and an opportunity for a private exhibition in Tampere Art Museum and in Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, the museum of history and contemporary art in Turku.
Reima Nevalainen is a painter who focuses on people, in particular, people battered by life. He is also Bachelor of Culture and Art, and SAMK alumnus from Kankaanpää Fine Arts.
The Young Artist of the Year Event is a national event which promotes contemporary art and initiates discussion. The reward is intended for young, internationally interesting, Finnish artists under 35 years. The event is arranged by the city of Tampere and Tampere Art Museum. The young artist of the year is chosen by a group of art experts.
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In the cover photo: Anatomical study I, 2015. Both photos are from Tampere Art Museum website.
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