I am a multidisciplinary cultural producer, curator, and artist based in Turku (Finland) with extended international engagements in Rome, Italy and beyond. Over more than two decades I design and deliver high-quality cultural programmes, public art projects, and education initiatives, weaving artistic excellence with professional project leadership and cross-border collaboration. My work spans EU projects, corporate cultural engagements, mentorship, multilingual teaching, and community-driven cultural vitality. I am committed to sustainable, environmentally engaged practice, new media, international collaboration, and cross-cultural pedagogy—always blending artistic practice with organizational strategy and impact.

Riikka Kevo

I am a multidisciplinary cultural producer, curator, and artist based in Turku (Finland) with extended international engagements in Rome, Italy and beyond. Over more than two decades I design and deliver high-quality cultural programmes, public art projects, and education initiatives, weaving artistic excellence with professional project leadership and cross-border collaboration. My work spans EU projects, corporate cultural engagements, mentorship, multilingual teaching, and community-driven cultural vitality. I am committed to sustainable, environmentally engaged practice, new media, international collaboration, and cross-cultural pedagogy—always blending artistic practice with organizational strategy and impact.

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I am a multidisciplinary cultural producer, curator, and artist based in Turku (Finland) with extended international engagements in Rome, Italy and beyond. Over more than two decades I design and deliver high-quality cultural programmes, public art projects, and education initiatives, weaving artistic excellence with professional project leadership and cross-border collaboration.

My work spans EU projects, corporate cultural engagements, mentorship, multilingual teaching, and community-driven cultural vitality. I am committed to sustainable, environmentally engaged practice, new media, international collaboration, and cross-cultural pedagogy—always blending artistic practice with organizational strategy and impact.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Artist / Artistic Practice Lead at Self-employed / Independent Practice
January 1, 2024 - Present
Independent artistic practice combining visual art, installations, and international collaboration; develops public art projects, education, and cultural programmes with a sustainability focus.
Founder & CEO at Green Lynx Company Oy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Designed and led international media and sustainability-focused cultural projects; managed content production, partnerships, and project coordination; integrated artistic, analytical, and sustainability-driven perspectives.
Producer at Stockfors Art Festival
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Produced a large-scale art festival (15 artists, 1,500 m² exhibition area); coordinated artists, curators, production, logistics, and schedules; supported artistic management and curatorial vision.
Curator–Producer at BLOM Art International Art Fair, Turku Fair Centre
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Curated and produced an international art fair (46 artists from 15 countries, 1,700 m²); led exhibition design, international artist coordination, and production team; managed logistics and event execution.
Lecturer / Art Educator at Espoo Adult Education Centre and Aura-la, Turku
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2021
Designed and taught adult education courses in Finnish, Swedish, and English; subjects included stained glass, ceramics, sculpture, and visual composition; developed experiential, material-based, cross-cultural pedagogy.
Lecturer (Project-based) at University of the Arts Helsinki
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Guest lecturer delivering project-based content and instruction.
Curator–Producer at Itämerenenkatu Gallery, Helsinki
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Curated and produced an exhibition with international artist coordination and production team.
Artist – Activist – Analyst at Coast Guard Girls / Manifest
March 13, 2020 - Present
Participated in an international nomadic biennale ARKAD project; combined artistic production, activism, and environmental analysis.
New Media Assistant & Analyst at SupernalΔmi, Helsinki
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2016
Early career in media and later game development projects; tasks included project coordination, visual design, UX analysis, marketing materials, video editing, and investor presentations.
Country Analyst (Central Asia) at Offshore Technology Center, Ulvila
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Produced country analyses for industrial and governmental clients; focused on energy, economy, and geopolitical development.

Education

Master of Arts (Applied Arts) at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts (Glass and Ceramic Art) at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

AI Mastery, Professional Course
January 1, 2026 - January 26, 2026
International Professional Teacher Education
January 1, 2025 - January 26, 2026
Online Marketing & E-Commerce
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Project Management of Cultural Projects
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Studies in International Business
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
French Language Studies
January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Other