Suomalaisen mediataiteen ensimmäinen vuosisata

250 x 280 mm, soft cover
264 pages
Edited by Heidi Tikka, Petri Kuljuntausta, Tytti Rantanen, Minna Tarkka
Writers: Hanna Maria Anttila, Annette Arlander, Taru Elfving, Veli Granö, Erkki Huhtamo, Otso Huopaniemi, Juha Huuskonen, Juri Joensuu, Pekka Kantonen, Mari Keski-Korsu, Kati Kivinen, Mia Kivinen, Tellervo Kalleinen, Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen, Raine Koskimaa, Petri Kuljuntausta, Leena Kuumola, Teemu Lehmusruusu, Sini Mononen, Asko Mäkelä, Teemu Mäki, Josefina Nelimarkka, Riikka Niemelä, Juuso Paaso, Jussi Parikka, Andrew Gryf Paterson, Tuuli Penttinen-Lampisuo, Merja Puustinen, Tytti Rantanen, Perttu Rastas, Helena Sederholm, Tanja Sihvonen, Riikka Stewen, Mika Taanila, Minna Tarkka, Heidi Tikka, Hannu Toivonen, Kari Yli-Annala
Layout: Tuomo Tammenpää (cover), Ville Karppanen (layout)
Finnish
ISBN 978-952-7441-51-0
Suomen Mediataideverkosto ry
2023
45 €

► The First Century of Finnish Media Art is the first-ever comprehensive anthology presenting the wide-ranging field of media art in Finland. It chronicles the field’s entire history from the first experimental pioneers through to the early 20th century. The featured genres include video, light and sound art, electronic literature, digital and interactive art, and bio art.

In thematically grouped chapters, the anthology examines the practices and structures of media art and how they have evolved in step with cultural, technological, societal and ecological changes. The historical review pays tribute to forgotten practitioners and takes a critical look at cultural discourse that dominated the field in different eras. An extensive timeline provides a chronological overview of key events and discussions. The richly illustrated volume presents the work of more than 150 artists.

The book is published as part of the MEHI – Media Art History in Finland project, and it is authored by more than 30 experts in the field. It is produced by the Finnish Media Art Network.