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