Thank you and goodbye from 2011 Corner

2011 Corner, the meeting place of the Capital of Culture by the river Aura, closed its doors on 22 December. The Corner hosted the information point, café, Design Shop, support service for 2011 projects and the Lippupiste ticket office, which has already stopped operating on the premises.

In its two-plus years of existence, the Corner attracted 230,150 visits and proved its worth among city residents and tourists alike.

Projects of the Turku 2011 programme were able to use the Corner’s office hotel and meeting room facilities free-of-charge, and also received support in the production of the events through things like the issue of permits and practical arrangements. Volunteer activities were also co-ordinated from the Corner.

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Mulled wine, gingerbread and choirs at the 2011 Corner

Saturday features smaller events and activities all over the city. Choirs bring joy to people among others at the 2011 Corner and by the River Aura. Mulled wine and gingerbread will be also available at the 2011 Corner.

The Capital of Culture information point 2011 Corner will remain open until 22 December.

Performances:

17.12.2011

at 16:30

100 000 visitors in 2011 Corner

2011 Corner got this year’s 100 000th visitor. Amount of the visitors were 75 000 last year. In 2011 Corner is the Capital of Culture info and there have been plenty of tourists in this summer.

The 2011 Corner is in the riverside, Kristiinankatu 1 and the info is open from 10 am to 6 pm, open times are longer in Summer of Culture Top-Off at the end of August.
In Corner there are the Capital of Culture info, there you can also bought tickets to culture events. There are also café and Design shop.

Questions about and over culture and everything

There have been many tourists at the info and they have had many questions about Turku.

Visitors are also interested in maps and brochures.

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Library is a part of culture's landscape!

14.07.2011

Library is a part of culture's landscape!

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Summer has been sunny and hot so far in Turku! We have been rocking not only in Turku main library's yard but also in Ruisrock. All over the beautiful summer city has been visual surprises from Aura riverside to Wiklund's corner's tiny gallery placed on wall. Culture is out loud indeed!

Logomo exhibitions is open every day

Logomo, the new grand cultural arena for Turku Capital of Culture year opened it's exhibition hall for audience this sunday. The five year-long exhibitions and the café, Tobias Rehnberger's art work, can be found in hall A, from the harbour end of the building. During the first day 1,400 people visited Logomo.

Logomo, located at the Turku rail yard, will host a variety of exhibitions and shows during Turku Capital of Culture year. The exhibition halls were opened on sunday, revealing five year-long exhibitions with themes ranging from flames and football to photo and video art.

Fire! Fire!

Fire! Fire! exhibition takes the visitor into the world of flames. The interactive exhibition by Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre, and the Museum Centre of Turku will mix science with cultural history to create a unique and consuming experience.

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SIS. Deli

Logomo café to become an all-inclusive experience

Logomo, the new grand cultural arena to be opened in Turku on 16 January 2011 will host café services worthy of the venue. Organised in cooperation with SIS. Deli, Artek and Turku 2011, the café will offer organic and local food in a unique setting that combines art with architecture, created by artist Tobias Rehberger.

German artist Tobias Rehberger will design the interior for the Logomo café, essentially turning the establishment into a comprehensive art installation. While the interior design is based on Artek furniture, the artist will create his own open-minded interpretation on how to utilise the pieces. This is not the first cooperation by Rehberger and Artek. In 2009, Tobias Rehberger was awarded with a Golden Lion for Best Artist at the Venice Biennale for the café installation he created in cooperation with Artek.

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- The selection in the project shop changes from time to time, so Turku residents should check back regularly says Elina Aalto.

The Corner Shop Will Set the Scene for 2011

A wealth of Capital of Culture information is right around the Corner. Turku 2011 is making all manner of information on the Capital of Culture year available for Turku residents, tourists and visitors, at the impressive art nouveau building with arched windows, right in Turku city centre.

As you enter, let your eyes wander past the information desk and chocolate counter to the Design Shop that presents the best that Turku, Finnish and international contemporary design have to offer.
Designer Elina Aalto is behind the Design Shop concept. Aalto's previous works include the internationally known black-out roller blinds portraying city silhouettes. Working with Turku 2011, Aalto has identified and selected companies and designers to showcase their products at the Design Shop.

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2011 Corner – Capital of Culture Info, Café and Design Shop

2011 Corner, the meeting place of the Capital of Culture by the river Aura, has closed its doors. The Corner has hosted the information point, café, Design Shop, support service for 2011 projects and the Lippupiste ticket office, which has already stopped operating on the premises.

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