Exhibitions in särestö
Works of art by Reidar Särestöniemi can be seen in the artists's gallery and studio. The main exhibition in the Gallery is selected according to a theme, and changed once a year. The Studio building hosts three exhibition annually, bringing forth earlier works and different techniques used by the artist.
In addition to this monthly exhibitions in the museum café give a glimpse of contemporary art from Lapland.
6.11.2019-31.10.2020
Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981) born and raised in the village of Kaukonen, Kittilä, the artist drew his inspiration from the surrounding nature, farm life as well as the family’s spiritual legacy.
Studio: The life of the Särestö's family in Reidar's art
14.1. - 31.3.2020
Studio's showcase exhibition: I am your guide to the mountain in Lapland
18 February 2020 onwards
"I am your guide to the mountain in Lapland and I know the most interesting places."
Old Särestö: Tales from the Särestö farm
The Old Särestö is Reidar Särestöniemi's childhood home and his first studio was in the main room of the house. The farmhouse represents the traditional way of building in the Northern Finland and tells the family's story.