876 Shades of Darkness
876 Shades of Darkness
876 Shades of Darkness
876 Shades of Darkness
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How can we shed more light on the long, dark, cold season? How can we find inspiring ways to discuss gloomy topics?

876 Shades of Darkness is divided into three themes: How to bring light into the long dark season? How to discover even humoristic ways of dealing with different matters perceived as dark? How does science explain darkness and how do we perceive it ourselves?

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Dimensions of the Dark Forest in Brinkkala Mansion
The animated work Dimensions of the Dark Forest will take viewers into a gloomy forest and show...
The Cots of Darkness are open for public
The Cots of Darkness bring light and stimulus into the dark season in the form of two different...
Dim Creatures in the inner court of the Turku Main Library
The Dim Creatures is a surprising and attention-captivating animation about visions of night and...
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Dim Creatures in the inner court of the Turku Main Library!
The work of art is cheerful, sympathetic and mischievous and it plays with the observations of the...

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Fri 06.05.2011 - Sun 25.03.2012
Näyttelyt ja kuvataide
Death Riding under the Full Moon
The exhibition ‘Death Riding under the Full Moon’ in the Great Guard Room at Turku Castle showcases death as story-like as well as its inequalities and deviations.
Fri 14.10.2011 - Sun 30.09.2012
Näyttelyt ja kuvataide
Mummy is Riding High exhibition
Animal mummies, skeletons and carrion animals in their element!

Sat 26.11.2011 - Sun 18.12.2011
Elokuva ja animaatio
Dimensions of the Dark Forest
The animated work ‘Dimensions of the Dark Forest’ will take viewers into a gloomy forest and show them, in a humorous and surprising way, that there is no need to be afraid.
Wed 16.11.2011 - Wed 07.12.2011
KaupunkitapahtumatElokuva ja animaatio
Dim Creatures
The Dim Creatures is a surprising and attention-captivating animation about visions of night and dreams.
Tue 01.11.2011 - Sat 31.12.2011
KaupunkitapahtumatNäyttelyt ja kuvataide
Cots of Darkness
The Cots of Darkness bring light and stimulus into the dark season in the form of two different cot-like artworks. Admission is free and you can drop in to warm up and relax.
Sat 29.10.2011, at 17:00
Sun 30.10.2011, at 10:00
KaupunkitapahtumatLiikunta ja ulkoiluTiedetapahtumat, seminaarit ja työpajat
At the corners of Sacred and Evil...
Welcome to re-map the city space and streets stigmatized by different values! Condemnation of the old buildings and the oppositing of meeting places of different religious groups, for example, have lately been raising debated.
Wed 28.09.2011, at 18:00
Wed 05.10.2011, at 18:00
Wed 12.10.2011, at 18:00
Wed 19.10.2011, at 18:00
Wed 26.10.2011, at 18:00
Tiedetapahtumat, seminaarit ja työpajat
Studia Generalia lecture series:...
For each lecture, two experts from the University of Turku Department of History, Cultural Research and Art Studies will consider the different real and imaginary states of good and evil. Darkness is frightening but also offers safety. The...
Fri 23.09.2011 - Sun 13.11.2011
Näyttelyt ja kuvataideTiedetapahtumat, seminaarit ja työpajat
The reflections of Sacred and Evil...
In the workshop the participants will submerge to the value coloured everyday life by photographing. Besides the Studia Generalia lecture series and the city walks, themes of holy and evil are acquainted with two intensive weekends in 23 – 25...
Thu 18.08.2011, at 17:00 - at 22:00
KaupunkitapahtumatMuotoilu, arkkitehtuuri ja käsityöMusiikkiTeatteri ja muu esittävä taideLapset ja nuoret
Lantern Picnic
The atmospheric Lantern Picnic will entice both children and adults to enjoy a darkening August evening, lanterns, music and other events. The picnic will be held in Vartiovuori Park on Turku's Night of the Arts. Bring your own food, a blanket...
Thu 11.08.2011, at 21:00
Teatteri ja muu esittävä taideLapset ja nuoret
Dark Summer Theatre
Dark Summer Theatre is a mood-filled night-time performance, playing with light and shadows. The play will be “Risto Räppääjä ja villi kone” performed by Turku Summer Theatre, suitable for the whole family.
Sun 20.03.2011, at 16:00
Tue 22.03.2011, at 18:00
Wed 23.03.2011, at 14:00
Thu 24.03.2011, at 18:00
Fri 25.03.2011, at 18:00
Sat 26.03.2011, at 15:00
Teatteri ja muu esittävä taide
Pitch Black Theatre
In the Pitch Black Theatre, the audience serves as a bodily prop on a pitch black stage. The audience feels the presence of the actors and vice versa: the actors must adapt their movements and performance to the audience.

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