In her exhibition opening at Ars Nova in spring 2026, visual artist Maija Tammi examines empathy through two installations. The exhibition follows two animal characters, Hulda and Lilli, and through their stories, the viewers are encouraged to reflect on their own emotional reactions and to challenge their ways of thinking. One must choose between two paths with different perspectives. Who or what does one empathise with?

Maija Tammi (b. 1985) is a Finnish artist and Doctor of Arts known for her powerful storytelling through the mediums of video, photography and installations. Before embarking on her artistic career, she worked as a photojournalist for six years. Tammi’s work has been exhibited extensively internationally, and she has five published books. Tammi often collaborates with specialists and researchers from various fields, situating her work at the meeting point of science and art.

Photo: Detail of the artwork Hulda & Lilli, 2023.