visual arts

The living archipelago of tomorrow?

Contemporary Art Archipelago (CAA) discussion event focused on the questions concerning the future modes and means of living in the Turku archipelago: How can the development of tourism answer the needs of the local community and environment? Which values can be identified as specific to the archipelago, other than those of economic growth?

Economy: Nets to the Future –event on Fri 29.10.2010 at the Archipelago Centre Korpoström brought together around 40 people, all actively involved in the development of the livelihoods in the archipelago – architects, planners, tourism and other local businesses, artists and others. The starting point was:

What can a living archipelago be like in the future, all year round? How do summer residents and tourists contribute to the local community? What makes the archipelago special as an alternative to urban life?