Nutty Tarts
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The Nutty Tarts (Tärähtäneet ämmät FIN) is an art duo formed by two Finnish artists, Katriina Haikala (born 1977) and Vilma Metter (born 1977).
Background
[edit]The Nutty Tarts was formed in Helsinki in 2007,[1][2] with the mission of provoking public conversations that challenge the prevailing power dynamics in contemporary societies. In their creative work, Haikala and Metteri use various forms of art, such as photography, video installation and live performance, to name just a few. Their motto “Shaken not blurred” relates not only to the variety and diversity of their artistic projects but to their mission of being artistic trouble makers who want to challenge oppressive norms.
The Nutty Tarts’ most noted social art projects are Monokini 2.0 (2013-), Dystopia/Utopia (2013-) and Hairy Underwear (2014-). Their provocative and humorous artwork has received worldwide attention from the international media, including from media outlets like The Huffington Post, El Pais, Le Monde, Il Fotografo, Daily News (New York), Libération and Upworthy.
Projects
[edit]Monokini 2.0 - Who says you need two
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Monokini 2.0 is a social art project launched in 2013. Ten Finnish fashion designers, such as Mert Otsamo, Tyra Therman, Outi Pyy, participated in the Monokini 2.0 project and together designed a swimwear collection.[3] This swimwear is targeted for women who have experienced breast cancer and mastectomies.[4][5]
The collection was photographed by Finnish photographer Pinja Valja in collaboration with Haikala and Metteri[1][5] and is modeled by 10 breast cancer survivors. The photographs form a collection that has been exhibited in various galleries in and outside of Finland.
Monokini 2.0 charity Catwalk Show was held in the Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall on 30 August 2014. The show was the first time that the swimwear collection was publicly showcased.
Dystopia/utopia
[edit]Dystopia/utopia is a social art project based on photography and scenario work. The project is created together with 14-17 year-olds who are at risk of becoming marginalized.[6] Working together with Nutty tarts and American photographer Gabriel Mellan, the youngsters used photography to visualize their outlook on life through the concepts of dystopia and utopia.[6] Together with a picture representing the present of each young participant, the dystopian and utopian images formulate a triptych.[6]
The Dystopia/Utopia project was carried out in 2013 and 2014 with the support of Kone Foundation[6] at the Saari Residence[7] in Mynämäki, Finland. The project is continuing in September and October 2015 in Helsinki with funding from the Myrsky project.[8][9]
Hairy Underwear
[edit]Hairy Underwear is an undergarment collection designed by the Nutty Tarts including underpants, undershirts and leggings. The collection is sold in the Hairy Underwear online webstore[10] and shipped globally. The collection is designed to provoke discussion about suppressive norms, gender issues and the narrow idea about ideal beauty.[2]
Exhibitions 2013 - 2015
[edit]- 2015 ”Dystopia / Utopia”, Photographic Gallery Hippolyte, Helsinki, Finland[7][8]
- 2015 ”Monokini 2.0”, Finnish institute in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
- 2015 ”Monokini 2.0”, Kunstplass10, Oslo, Norway
- 2014 ”Dresscode”, Spiral Art center, Tokyo, Japan
- 2014 ”Monokini 2.0”, Museum Anna Nordlander, Skellefteå, Sweden[11]
- 2014 ”Monokini 2.0”, Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki, Finland[1]
- 2013 ”Dresscode”, The Parsons New School Gallery, New York City, United States[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Rinta-Tassi, Minna (27 May 2014). "Lady Gaga kaatoi rintasyövän sairastaneiden suomalaisten uimapukusivuston" [Lady Gaga took down a swimsuit website for Finnish breast cancer sufferers]. Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 11 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "About: Nutty Tarts / Tärähtäneet ämmät". Hairyunderwear.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016.
- ^ Nėjė, Julija (23 May 2014). "Brave Breast Cancer Survivors Model In Swimsuits Created For Single-Breasted Women". Bored Panda. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Harvey-Jenner, Catriona (10 June 2014). "The amazing swimwear range designed specifically for women with mastectomies". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b Driscoll, Brogan (23 May 2014). "Breast Cancer Survivors Prove There's More To Life Than Worrying About Your Bikini Body". HuffPost. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Tärähtäneet ämmät & Gabriel Mellan". Kone Foundation. Archived from the original on 11 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Saari Residence and Photographic Gallery Hippolyte present: Tärähtäneet Ämmät DYSTOPIA/UTOPIA". Kone Foundation. 11 September 2015. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "2 – 25 October 2015 Tärähtäneet ämmät / Nutty Tarts, DYSTOPIA/UTOPIA". Hippolyte. 2015. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Myrsky | In English". Myrsky.info. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
- ^ "A place where hair is an issue". Hairyunderwear.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ^ Sjölund, Emilie (1 October 2014). "Foton av ärr utmanar normer" [Photos of scars challenge norms]. Norran (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Parsons and the Finnish Cultural Institute Present an Exhibition and Symposium Exploring Fashion and its Relationship with Contemporary Art and Culture". The New School. 2013. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2024.