In Kati Puolakkainen’s photographs, everyday objects, elements of interiors, and items of clothing often take center stage. By arranging them within the frame, the artist creates her own statements, giving objects the opportunity to speak and become symbols. At the meeting, Kati will talk about how her artistic practice began, the photographers who inspired her, and will present her key projects and series.

Kati Puolakkainen (b. 1984, Monchegorsk, Murmansk Region) is an artist working at the intersection of photography, sculpture, collage, and installation. She graduated from the Kostroma State Agricultural Academy with a degree in veterinary medicine, after which she devoted herself to art. From 2018 to 2020, she studied photography at the Docdocdoc School (St. Petersburg), and in 2020 completed the Visual Room course at FotoDepartament. She currently lives and works in St. Petersburg, where she continues to explore themes of identity, everyday life, and social roles through the lens of personal experience. The artist’s works are held in the ROSPHOTO collection.

Participation fee — 600 RUB. Tickets can be purchased with the Pushkin Card.