Academy of Fine Arts
We provide the highest level of education in fine arts in Finland. The Academy of Fine Arts is part of Uniarts Helsinki.
About us
We offer a highly esteemed programme with four subject areas: sculpture, painting, printmaking and time and space arts. We also offer a master’s programme in exhibition studies (know as Praxis) as well as bachelor studies in contemporary art history and theory.
We are pioneers in the field of artistic research. Doctoral studies in fine arts provide students with the skills needed to conduct independent artistic research.
Our teachers are distinguished visual artists and experts in various artistic fields. In our teaching, we highlight students’ personal aspirations and one-to-one guidance.
Contact information
kuva.info@uniarts.fi
Admissions
kuva.admissions@uniarts.fi
Tel. +358 294 47 2000
P.O.Box 10
FI-00097 Uniarts
Studies, research, and faculty
Explore our study options or find out more about research and doctoral education in fine arts.
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Study options in fine arts
See what programmes we offer. Our highly esteemed programme offers four subject areas: sculpture, painting, printmaking and time and space arts.
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Research and doctoral education at our academy
Our international community conducts artist- and art-based research and educates artist-researchers who renew the field.
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Faculty at the Academy of Fine Arts
Our teaching staff is composed of distinguished artists and experts from various fields working in the international art sector.
Artistic activity and events
Read about our galleries and international collaboration.
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Kuva/Tila and Tasku
Fresh art and experimental exhibitions.
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KuvA Research Days 10.-12.12.2024
The KuvA Research Days will be held at the Uniarts Helsinki’s Sörnäinen campus, in the Academy of Fine Arts building Mylly. Parts of the Research Days programme can be attended online.
Deans
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Leevi Haapala
- Dean
Academy of Fine Arts - Contact via executive assistant
- alina.tolvanen@uniarts.fi
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Mika Elo
- Professor, Academy of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358503473969
- mika.elo@uniarts.fi
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Petteri Nisunen
- Vice Dean, Academy of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358504399558
- petteri.nisunen@uniarts.fi
Professors
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Andrew Best-Dunkley
- Professor, Sculpture, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358505714013
- andrew.best-dunkley@uniarts.fi
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Mika Elo
- Professor, Academy of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358503473969
- mika.elo@uniarts.fi
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Riikka Haapalainen
- Professor, Research of contemporary art, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358504641157
- riikka.haapalainen@uniarts.fi
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Hanna Johansson
- Professor, Research of contemporary art, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358405419733
- hanna.johansson@uniarts.fi
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Marjaana Kella
- Professor, Time and Space Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358505998972
- marjaana.kella@uniarts.fi
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Daniel Peltz
- Professor, Time and Space Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358503289565
- daniel.peltz@uniarts.fi
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Tarja Pitkänen-Walter
- Professor, Painting, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358503844318
- tarja.pitkanen-walter@uniarts.fi
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Magnus Quaife
- Professor, Art pedagogy Academy of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358504712207
- magnus.quaife@uniarts.fi
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Riikka Stewen
- Professor, Art history and -theory, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358505670487
- riikka.stewen@uniarts.fi
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Salla Tykkä
- Professor, Time and Space Arts, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358504488538
- salla.tykka@uniarts.fi
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Annu Vertanen
- Professor, Printmaking, Academy of Fine Arts
- +358456361600
- anna-liisa.vertanen@uniarts.fi
About the Academy of Fine Arts
Explore the Uniarts Helsinki website more to get to know our academy better.
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Our history
The three Uniarts Helsinki academies have roots deep in Finnish art education and the history of art. Read our story.
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International networks in fine arts
The Academy of Fine Arts offers its students and alumni the opportunity to learn more about fine arts in international contexts.
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For alumni
Read about alumni benefits and ways to get involved. You can gain access to alumni benefits by registering to our Alumni Network.
