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Silja Lehtonen to become Chief Curator at WAM<\/h1>\n\n \n
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Silja Lehtonen, Director of the L\u00f6nnstr\u00f6m Art Museum in Rauma, Finland, has been elected Chief Curator of Exhibitions and Commercial Operations at WAM Turku City Art Museum.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Lehtonen, Master of Arts, has led the L\u00f6nnstr\u00f6m Art Museum since 2021. She previously worked as a curator at the Aboa Vetus Ars Nova Museum, where she curated both Finnish and international exhibitions and developed a deep familiarity with the Turku art scene.<\/p>\n

With extensive experience in museum work, strong leadership skills, and a bold curatorial vision, Lehtonen brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Silja brings expertise and creativity to enrich WAM\u2019s journey towards a new kind of exhibition, says Satu Pajarre<\/strong>, Director of WAM.<\/p>\n

Lehtonen is excited to return to Turku\u2019s art exhibition field.<\/p>\n

\u2013 It is inspiring to plan the future of WAM\u2019s exhibition program as the museum prepares for its reopening. I look forward to working with the dedicated museum staff and collaborating with exceptionally talented artists, she says.<\/p>\n

Lehtonen will officially assume the position of Chief Curator on 7 January 2026.<\/p>\n

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