Niina Lehtonen Braun

Niina Lehtonen Braun studied fine arts at the Helsinki Academy of Fine Arts in Finland and the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts Paris, France. Since graduating in 2000, she has lived and worked in Berlin.

Her collages, which at first glance seem light and cheerful, trace ambivalent, often taboo subjects that are central motifs in her work: The role of women in the context of domestic violence, alcoholism, and loneliness, as well as the fear of being overwhelmed as a mother. In her own dual role as mother and artist, she repeatedly explores the effect of making art for the coexistence of a family.

Lehtonen Braun’s works have been exhibited internationally in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Some of her works are in renowned public collections, such as the Finnish National Gallery and the Helsinki Art Museum. Kerber Verlag has published three artist books, “Mother Said “(2013), “These Foolish Things Remind Me of You “(2016), and “Let Go Girl” (2021) featuring her work. She is part of the Finnish performance group JOKAklubi. As a member of the Berlin project space HilbertRaum, she has regularly organized performances and exhibitions of contemporary art in Berlin since 2015. Lehtonen Braun has received numerous prizes and grants for her artistic work. Most recently, she was awarded a five-year artist grant by the Arts Promotion Centre of Finland.

Location

North Karelia

Born

1975

Website

http://www.niina-lehtonen-braun.com

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