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About the Collection<\/h1>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
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Turku City Art Collection<\/h3>\n

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The City of Turku\u2019s art collection comprises approximately 12,000 works of art. It is managed by WAM, the City of Turku\u2019s art museum. The collection focuses on art from Southwest Finland, contemporary art, and sculpture, including other three-dimensional works.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A central part of the collection is the W\u00e4in\u00f6 Aaltonen<\/strong> collection, which features iconic works such as Lily of Turku<\/em> (1928), The Maiden of Finland<\/em> (1928), Wading Woman<\/em> in red granite (1940), and Granite Boy<\/em> (1923) in black granite.<\/p>\n

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The collection spans a timeline from the 17th century to the present day. The oldest pieces are portraits, originally part of the collections of the Turku Historical Museum and later the Turku Provincial Museum. The City of Turku began systematic art collecting in 1937, with a strong emphasis since then on acquiring contemporary works. Artists represented in the collection include Edvin Lyd\u00e9n<\/strong> (1879\u20131956), Dora Wahlroos<\/strong> (1870\u20131947), Mauno Haartman<\/strong> (1930\u20132017), Raili Mikkonen<\/strong> (1927\u20132021), and Manno Kalliom\u00e4ki<\/strong> (1948\u20132005).<\/p>\n

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The principles guiding the care and development of the collection are outlined in the Collection Policy, which is updated regularly.<\/p>\n

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W\u00e4in\u00f6 Aaltonen<\/h4>\n
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W\u00e4in\u00f6 Aaltonen (1894\u20131966) is one of Finland\u2019s best-known sculptors. His story begins in the Turku region, which went on to play a central role in the early stages of his career.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n W\u00e4in\u00f6 Aaltonen and Turku\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n

Expanding the Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The art collection is continuously expanded through acquisitions, donations, and other additions. The City of Turku allocates an annual investment grant to the museum for the acquisition of new works. A dedicated committee is responsible for selecting the artworks to be included in the collection, and each decision is documented in a formal report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collection Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following professionals are involved in the care and management of the collection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n