POSITION
Producer and curator, Finnish Illustration Association
LOCATION
Writing and sailing from April to October 2022
RECENT CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Pauliina Mäkelä – Illustrator of the Year, Rettig’s old tobacco factory, Turku
FAVORITE SHOW SEEN LATELY
Artist Caroline Denervaud’s Instagram account @carolinedenervaud
Veera Pekkinen, is a Finnish art professional and writer specialized in illustration. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Art Education. Characterised by her attention to detail and passion for innovation, she believes in the importance of personal encounters within both art and design. Since February 2018, Veera heads Helsinki based Galleria Kuvitus’ program, strategic planning, communications, and artist and customer relations. She is also the Galleria Kuvitus Podcast host and editor. The gallery is maintained by the Finnish Illustration Association. In addition to this, Veera works as an independent curator, writer and maritime blogger.
Follow her on Instagram @veerable
contact(at)veerapekkinen.com
For all enquiries related to the Finnish Illustration Association or Galleria Kuvitus, please contact veera.pekkinen(at)kuvittajat.fi