Harri Pälviranta

Harri Pälviranta (born 1971, Tampere) is a photographic artis, freelance researcher and teacher based in Helsinki. His work has been exhibited in over 150 exhibitions in over 30 countries. Pälviranta has published articles in Finnish and international publications, held lectures and workshops in Finland and overseas and worked as an independent curator.

At the core of Pälviranta’s artistic curiosity are societal questions, often about violence and use of power, as well as contemplation on masculinity. These points of departure are combined in many of his projects. His approach tends to be post-documentary: even though his practice partially intersects with social documentation, he also borrows, recycles and alters materials produced by others, works in the studio and utilizes text and writing. Experimentation and play are also a part of his work.

The exhibition at Mikkeli Museum of Art includes photographic works and installations.