• Friday January 3rd 2020

    Ed Kim / & Uha & / Tatu Turunen

    Ed Kim

    https://soundcloud.com/skyoforange

    Uha
    https://soundcloud.com/uhaahu

    Tatu Turunen
    https://soundcloud.com/tatuturunen

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 8€.

  • Saturday January 4th 2020

    Soonja / All Night / Long

    https://soundcloud.com/joonasoonja

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 10€ after.

  • Friday January 17th 2020

    Suski & / Emma Valtonen

    Suski navigates through dubby waters and ethereal, often minimalistic soundscapes, be it in the form of house or techno. Her DJ journey began from DIY underground parties in Helsinki around 2012, having previously been introduced to dance music during various stints in Berlin between 2006 and 2010.

    Emma Valtonen has been dabling with music since her pre-teens, geeking out on genres, playing guitar and bass in bands. But it was while in Uni when she got involved with house and techno through a student organisation called Entropy.

    If you've been out in Helsinki in the past years, there's a high chance you've danced to these two playing, either solo or back-to-back. And there's a high chance you've left smiling after the night.

    Suski
    https://soundcloud.com/susannanuutinen

    Emma Valtonen
    https://soundcloud.com/emmavaltonen

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 8€ after + security fee.

  • Saturday January 18th 2020

    Ender / All Night / Long

    Finnish legend Ender was one of the first djs to play house and techno when these strands of dance music made their way to Helsinki in the late 80s. That’s to say he’s been operating the decks for over 30 years. As a (former?) member of the (now defunct?) legendary outfit Hannulelauri, together with Lauri Soini, and nu-jazz ensemble Nuspirit Helsinki, he now mostly focuses on writing music for motion picture and producing for other artists, among other activities like helping out young musicians develope their skills.

    Since Ender doesn’t play as frequently as he used to, this is a rare chance to hear a true national treasure open up his record bag for an entire night. What will come out of there? Only one way to find out.

    https://soundcloud.com/platform/dj-ender-40-min-boiler-room-x

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 10€ after + security fee.

  • Saturday January 25th 2020

    Mad Miran (NL) / & Antti Salonen / & Lara Silva

    How does a young deejay sound like she’s been doing it since the early days of Rephlex records? One might want to ask mad miran. In a few short years she’s become a favorite of ours and many others around the globe, due to her immaculate taste in old school breakbeat, leftfield electro and the ability to combine these and other forms of dance music into a galactic joyride. But don’t just take our word for it.

    2019’s newcomer of the year, Lara Silva, sets the opening tones, followed by MVP Antti Salonen.

    mad miran
    https://soundcloud.com/madmiran

    Antti Salonen
    https://soundcloud.com/anttisalonen

    Lara Silva
    https://soundcloud.com/laura-silvanto

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1367905

  • Friday January 31st 2020

    Irene Kostas / & Fummer

    As long time staples of Helsinki nightlife — Irene Kostas and Fummer have been playing quality dance music for the people for some 20 years, warming up for international guests at Kaiku, Ääniwalli and other venues in addition to their own regular nights at Siltanen.

    Irene is highly influenced by music outside the traditional western realm, such as contemporary dance sonics from the eastern cost of the Mediterranean and areas surrounding the Black Sea. Primitivo hypnotico is the name of the game. Hometown homerunner Fummer meshes together the best from acid transmission, techno utopias and electro emissions, with a record bag so deep you’re sure to sink in (and you will like it). Together these two are sure to whip up a unique collage of dance musics for a fun Friday night.

    Irene Kostashttps://soundcloud.com/irene-kostas

    Fummer
    https://soundcloud.com/fummer

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 10€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1368006

  • Saturday February 1st 2020

    Samo DJ (SE) / & J.Lindroos

    Powder had to cancel due to personal stuff. We wish her all the best and look forward to having her in the near future. Apologies to everyone who was expecting to hear her play.

    Good news is that Powder’s good friend and extra fine deejay Samo DJ will take her place for Saturday. We couldn’t have wished for a better replacement so let’s give it up for Samo the champ who is still on his way back from Australia. Blimey!

    Samo DJ
    https://soundcloud.com/samo_dj

    J.Lindroos

    https://soundcloud.com/j-lindroos
    22:00-01:00 J.Lindroos
    01:00-04:30 Samo DJ

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.
    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376097

  • Friday February 7th 2020

    Yakovets (LIVE) (RU) / & Marc Fred & / Handshaking

    This Friday we welcome the Vladivostok-born, Moscow-based musical connoisseur Yakovets to celebrate the release of his debut EP. Having deejayed in Helsinki a bunch of times already, he could almost be considered a local (almost). Yakovets himself works on strengthening the musical and cultural bond between Russia and Finland, working with St. Petersburg venue Tancploshadka to bring in DJs from Finland. Yakovets’ ties with Helsinki have resulted in his debut release on Elossa Records, which is run by one of our city’s hardest working DJs, Marc Fred.

    This will be Yakovets’ first live performance outside of his native country (woop), with Marc Fred and local eccentric Handshaking accompanying him for the night. Expect everything from syntheziser disco to classicly tinged house music to obscure funk and beyond.

    Yakovetshttps://soundcloud.com/yakovets

    Marc Fred
    https://soundcloud.com/m-freddy

    Handshaking
    https://soundcloud.com/handshaking

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 10€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376100

  • Saturday February 8th 2020

    NGLY (LIVE) (AR) & / Nikolajev (EE) / & Kristiina Männikkö

    Pounding kick drums for your stomach, sizzling hi hats for your groovy soul, eerie synths for contemplation, and acid for, well, you know. NGLY’s music hits all the nice spots and has a ‘oof’ factor of Large. Don’t just stand there, DANCE. The Argentinian has most prolificly released on L.I.E.S and was in fact one those mystery artists the label was known for back in the day. You remember those days? L.I.E.S. was everywhere. NGLY will perform live for all ya’ll techno-outsiders.

    

Local favorite Kristiina Männikkö lights up the candles to make you feel comfy, while our dear friend Nikolajev closes the night in a fashion that will make you question reality. Hop on, don’t get off.

    NGLY

    https://soundcloud.com/ngly
    Nikolajev
    https://soundcloud.com/nkljv

    Kristiina Männikkö
    https://soundcloud.com/kristiinamannikko

    22:00-01:00 Kristiina Männikkö

    01:00-02:00 NGLY LIVE

    02:00-04:30 Nikolajev

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376106

  • Thursday February 13th 2020

    New Ro presents: / Kosmos AV Live & EP release

    On Valentine's Day Eve, we'll dive deep and into the heart of love with New Ro's Kosmos A/V Live show. Her self-written and produced 5-tracker sees her moving into more ethereal and electronic art-pop.

    Visual concept by Irene Suosalo & Matti Vesanen.

    Showtime 21:00.

  • Friday February 21st 2020

    Post / Bar / Posse

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 10€ after + security fee.

  • Saturday February 22nd 2020

    Nosedrip (BE) / & Mortar Devotions (LIVE) & / Linda Lazarov / & Joshi

    A very special night ahead on Saturday as doors open already at 21, and at 22, Helsinki-based band Mortar Devotions play their debut live show. Consisting of Aleksei Tsernjavski, Manuele Frau & Nicholas Pucciarelli, the group’s cinematic and heady take on music is brilliant in its simplicity and entracing to say the least. Make sure you come early for this one.

    On at 00 is one of our generations most respectable figures in (electronic) (dance) music, Nosedrip. With STROOM, the label he runs together with close friends, he’s helped shine a light on a lost piece of European DIY music history. The label's releases vary from latvian synth wave to after hour belgium techno, all tied together by an undying love for the sport. Whatever he's working with, you will most likely a) be able to put your worries on the back burner b) find new favorites.

    Joshi gets us comfortable before and after the live set with goodies from a recent trip to Japan, while hometown homerunner Linda Lazarov closes the night.

    "...it's like that, and that's the way it is"

    Nosedriphttps://soundcloud.com/dkmntl/nosedrip-at-dekmantel-selectors-2019

    Linda Lazarov
    https://soundcloud.com/lindalazarov

    Joshi
    https://soundcloud.com/callmejoshi

    21:00-22:00 Joshi
    22:00-22:45 Mortar Devotions LIVE
    22:45-00:00 Joshi
    00:00-02:30 Nosedrip
    02:30-04:30 Linda Lazarov

    Doors: 21-05
    5€ before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376108

  • Friday February 28th 2020

    Samuli Kemppi / All Night Long

    Samuli Kemppi needs no introduction. Techno don numero uno. All night long this Friday for your dancing/listening pleasures.
    Samuli Kemppi
    https://soundcloud.com/samulikemppi

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 10€ after + sec fee.

  • Saturday February 29th 2020

    Beta Librae (LIVE) (US) / & Uha & / Suski

    Beta Librae  ♎️ is the alias of Brooklyn-based producer Bailey Hoffman, who just happens to make some of the leanest loveliest techno that comes with a crispy dubby crust filled with tomato sauce from ya mom's kitchen. And that’s nice because she’ll be performing live at Post Bar on Saturday.

    Uha sets the mood for the beginning of the night with her stripped back cuts, while Suski guides us into the wee hours with a quality selection of musique de dans. Your night will be in extraordinarily good hands.

    Beta Libraehttps://soundcloud.com/blibrae

    Uha
    https://soundcloud.com/uhaahu

    Suski
    https://soundcloud.com/susannanuutinen

    22:00-01:00 Uha
    01:00-02:00 Beta Librae LIVE
    02:00-04:30 Suski

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376117

  • Friday March 6th 2020

    DVS1 (US) / & Emma / Valtonen

    DVS1 is doing much more for techno than playing brilliant sets for people to lose themselves into. With an engagement in dance music spanning over two decades, he’s been a clubber, DJ, promoter, club owner and sound engineer, gaining more insight into the inner works than most people do in their lifetimes. In the fall of last year he launched S.O.S (Support Organize Sustain), an independent iniative to promote community and artistry in the ever-commercializing industry that is dance music.

    With a lazer sharp focus on why he does what he does, it’s hard to think of anyone in his position with a more dedicated attitude. We’re honored to have him play an extended set this Friday at Post Bar. Our city's own Emma Valtonen does the warmup. Doesn't get much better than this for techno-lovers.

    DVS1https://soundcloud.com/dvs1

    Emma Valtonen
    https://soundcloud.com/emmavaltonen

    22:00-01:00 Emma Valtonen
    01:00-04:30 DVS1

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 15€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376121

  • Saturday March 7th 2020

    Inner Totality (UK) / & Yu Chuan / b2b Marc Fred

    Inner Totality is a multiform night run by Ronan Morrissey. Having started in London a few years ago, it has since hosted gatherings in Germany and North America with many deejays we consider top grade such as PLO Man, Yu Su, DJ Fett Burger, Samo DJ, Dane… the list goes on and on. Inner Totality strives for self-realisation via premium dance music, aiming to get the best “you” out of you. Drop your preconceived notions and “get down on it”.

    For the start of the night, Yu Chuan and Marc Fred go back-to-back for a danca extravaganza

    Inner Totality
    https://soundcloud.com/innertotality

    Yu Chuan
    https://soundcloud.com/yuchuan1993

    Marc Fred
    https://soundcloud.com/m-freddy

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376123

  • Friday March 13th 2020

    CANCELLED / Jimi Tenor (FI) (LIVE) / & DJ Jese & / Hanna Ojanen

    A few notes about Jimi Tenor. His earliest releases came out on seminal labels Sähkö and Warp, with 18 albums to his name in total. Jimi has worked with Tony Allen, Nicole Willis, and countless other talented musicians. He makes his own intsruments and teaches other people how to do the same. He has also worked on films and is one of the founders of Kontula Electronic festival. All in all, he's a national gem, and we're quite excited about his live performance at Post Bar on Friday (actually really thrilled tbh).

    Future tastemaker Hanna Ojanen and record enthusiast DJ Jese join the ride for this one. This is going to be xxxtra.

    Jimi Tenorhttps://soundcloud.com/jimi-tenor-official

    DJ Jese
    https://soundcloud.com/dj-jese

    Hanna Ojanen
    https://soundcloud.com/hannaojanen

    22:00-01:00 Hanna Ojanen
    01:00-02:00 Jimi Tenor LIVE
    02:00-04:30 DJ Jese

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + security fee.

    https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1376122

  • Saturday March 14th 2020

    CANCELLED / J. Lydén / & Rigid & / Kia Sportage

    'Techno galore, yeah, that's what's in store. No use in calling the cops – J. Lydén, Rigid & Kia Sportage got trouble on their minds.

    J. Lydén
    https://soundcloud.com/jlyden
    Rigid
    https://soundcloud.com/rigidfi

    22:00-00:00 Kia Sportage
    00:00-02:00 J.Lydén
    02:00-04:30 Rigid

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + sec fee.

  • Saturday March 28th 2020

    CANCELLED / Sansibar & / Katerina / (EP Release Party)

    Sansibar

    https://soundcloud.com/sunnysibar

    Katerina
    https://soundcloud.com/katerina

    Doors: 22-05
    Free before 23 / 12€ after + sec fee.

  • Friday June 26th 2020

    emkay / & Sansibar & / Niko / Hallikainen (LIVE)

    emkay https://soundcloud.com/emkaybymk

    Sansibar https://soundcloud.com/sunnysibar

    Niko Hallikainen https://soundcloud.com/hallikainen

    A Room With A View is an audiovisual compilation supported by Together Alone, an initiative launched by the Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes, offering support for art projects documenting the state of emergency caused by Covid-19. The compilation features tracks by Maria Korkeila, alias emkay, and collaborators: Sansibar, River Yarra’s Synthetic Band, Niko Hallikainen and Movies Are Real.

    The confines of one’s own abode have become painstakingly familiar to most of us in the passing few months. Solitude, solitariness and confinement have marked the spring of 2020 as life has been halted by the covid-19 pandemic. In A Room with a View Maria Korkeila and her cohorts have approached the task of giving form to these sentiments through the one channel which has been absent from life lately; the so-called nightlife. If we consider nightlife as an entity, certain patterns often emerge as giving structure and shape to it – it often has an end a beginning which act as place holders for what can be characterized as a ”peak-time”. The difference with the confinement era has been that you never know when it’s peak-time.

    To approach A Room with a View one can turn to the thought of French philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy whose writings on community and communication offer reflections on this task of being together apart and articulating this aloneness qua togetherness. The absence of the physical presence of the other is not a negation leading us to an emptiness – it is only an exposition, an opening, a vista if you will. Hence, A Room with a View can be seen as a glance towards a future in a time marked with stillness. For in times of uncertainty, dancing and poetry are essential tools to communicate, whether together or separate, a view persists in the motion of body and thought. “

    18:00-02:00 / Free entrance.

  • Saturday June 27th 2020

    Post Bar / Posse

  • Wednesday July 15th 2020

    D'Tour

    Every Wednesday for the rest of the summer, Denzel shares with you the vision of (dance) music he’s spent years trying to fulfill. A constant process of defining and redefining in search of "that sound". Deviate from the usual course and take the D'Tour.

    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Thursday July 16th 2020

    Emma Valtonen / & Justus Valtanen

    Emma Valtonen https://soundcloud.com/emmavaltonen

    Justus Valtanen https://soundcloud.com/justusvaltanen

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€)

  • Sunday July 19th 2020

    Better / Things / To Do

    https://www.mixcloud.com/IDA_RAADIO/better-things-to-do-300620/

    23-05 / Free before 00 / 6€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Wednesday July 22nd 2020

    D'Tour

    Every Wednesday for the rest of the summer, Denzel shares with you the vision of (dance) music he’s spent years trying to fulfill. A constant process of defining and redefining in search of "that sound". Deviate from the usual course and take the D'Tour.

    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Thursday July 23rd 2020

    Jeku / & Hilla Liila

    Jeku https://soundcloud.com/jeku_fin


    Hilla Liila https://soundcloud.com/hilla-liila



    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€)

  • Friday July 24th 2020

    Antti Salonen / All Night / Long

    Antti Salonen https://soundcloud.com/anttisalonen

    18-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Saturday July 25th 2020

    Kristiina Männikkö / & Irene Kostas

    Kristiina Männikkö https://soundcloud.com/kristiinamannikko


    Irene Kostas https://soundcloud.com/irene-kostas



    18-05 / Free before 23 / 12€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Sunday July 26th 2020

    Marc Fred / & all good soundsystem

    Marc Fred https://soundcloud.com/m-freddy

    all good soundsystem https://soundcloud.com/idaradio/all-good-soundsystem-160620
    23-05 / Free before 00 / 6€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Wednesday July 29th 2020

    D'Tour / Étape 3

    Every Wednesday for the rest of the summer, Denzel will share with you the vision of (dance) music he’s spent years trying to fulfill. A constant process of defining and redefining in search of "that sound". Deviate from the usual course and take the D'Tour.

    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Friday July 31st 2020

    Linda Lazarov / & Masha

    Linda Lazarov https://soundcloud.com/lindalazarov



    18-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Sunday August 2nd 2020

    Stennabb / & DJ Aleksi

    Stennabb https://soundcloud.com/stennabb

    DJ Aleksi https://soundcloud.com/djaleksialeksi

    23-05 / Free before 23 / 6€ after. 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Wednesday August 5th 2020

    D'Tour / Étape 4

    Every Wednesday for the rest of the summer, Denzel will share with you the vision of (dance) music he’s spent years trying to fulfill. A constant process of defining and redefining in search of "that sound". Deviate from the usual course and take the D'Tour.

    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Wednesday August 12th 2020

    D'Tour / Étape 5

    Every Wednesday for the rest of the summer, Denzel will share with you the vision of (dance) music he’s spent years trying to fulfill. A constant process of defining and redefining in search of "that sound". Deviate from the usual course and take the D'Tour.

    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Friday August 14th 2020

    DJ Jese / All Night / Long

    DJ Jese https://soundcloud.com/dj-jese

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after. 3,5€ security fee.

  • Wednesday August 19th 2020

    D'Tour / Étape 6 Ft. / Sansibar

    On the sixth and second last stage of D'Tour, Denzel brings in 'Protected Rider' Sansibar to the race. Together they will go over crucial strategies before the 'Flamme Rouge' next week.


    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    Sansibar https://soundcloud.com/sunnysibar


    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Thursday August 20th 2020

    Sara Hay / & Elisa Katariina

    Sara Hay https://soundcloud.com/hayitsme


    Elisa Katariina https://soundcloud.com/elisa-katariina



    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after. 3,5€ security fee.

  • Friday August 21st 2020

    Lauri Soini / & Joshi

    Lauri Soini https://soundcloud.com/laurisoini
    Joshi https://soundcloud.com/callmejoshi

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after + 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Wednesday August 26th 2020

    D'Tour / Flamme Rouge / The Final Kilometer

    The Flamme Rouge or Red Kite signals the start of the final kilometer of the race. This is it folks, it's been one hell of a tour. How will Denzel gear up for the last sprint? You're about to find out.

    Denzel https://soundcloud.com/denzelmyman

    22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after + sec fee (3,5€).

  • Thursday August 27th 2020

    Skooge / Records

    Skooge Records https://soundcloud.com/skoogerecords



    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 5€ after. 3,5€ security fee.

  • Friday August 28th 2020

    Uha & / Jenny Om

    Uha https://soundcloud.com/uhaahu
    Jenny Om https://soundcloud.com/jennyom
    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after. 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Saturday August 29th 2020

    Katerina / & Ender

    Katerina https://soundcloud.com/katerina

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 12€ after. 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Sunday August 30th 2020

    Cumbia / Beat

    https://soundcloud.com/nagu-jack

    23-05 / Free before 00 / 6€ after. 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Friday September 11th 2020

    Newhouse / & Marju & / Ieva

    Newhouse https://soundcloud.com/newhouse


    Marju https://soundcloud.com/djmarju



    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after. 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Friday September 25th 2020

    Better / Things / To Do

    https://soundcloud.com/postbar/post-recording-009-better-things-to-do
    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ after. 3,5€ sec fee.

  • Friday October 9th 2020

    CANCELLED / Rubio / & Helvetican & / ODJ Pirkka

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 10€ + sec fee (3,5€) after.

  • Saturday October 10th 2020

    CANCELLED / Emkay & / Joshi / & Jopo Simeon K

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 12€ + sec fee (3,5€) after.

  • Saturday October 17th 2020

    CANCELLED / Denzel / & J.Lindroos

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 12€ + sec fee (3,5€) after.

  • Saturday October 24th 2020

    CANCELLED / DJ Jese / & Hanna Ojanen & / Janne X

    Doors: 22-05 / Free before 23 / 12€ + sec fee (3,5€) after.

Artist of the month

Santeri Valtanen

Santeri Mortti Valtanen (b.1993) loves you. He also loves carving wood and working with textiles. This Helsinki based designer and artist draws his inspiration from entertaining details of life; nature, internet, movies, sports. By his work, he aims to translate the joy of crafting into the joy of the viewer. He is currently completing his master studies in Aalto Arts.

Santeri describes the work done for Post Bar: ”I wanted to use my favorite illustrating techniques, ink and crayons, to create a mellow atmosphere. And I also felt like eating Kalakukko”.

Artist of the month

Yu Chuan

Yu Chuan has been living in Helsinki the past four years. His main job is studying but he also DJs at local clubs. The winter here gives him lots of time to watch cartoons and dig for records in his bed.

Yu describes the work done for Post Bar: ‘’I’m a green snot, strolling through blue winter while seeking for warmth. ‘’

Artist of the month

Joshi

Twin flame at Paintings, co-founder of The Community Paris & DJ under alias Joshi.

Joshi describes the work done for Post Bar: It does not represent anything specific. What you see is what you see.

Artist of the month

Linn Henrichson

Linn Henrichson is a Helsinki-born Copenhagen-based visual artist and graphic designer who works in a range of different media – from printed matter to installation, painting and sculpture. In her work she likes to explore the encounter between analogue craft and technology. She recently graduated with an MFA in visual communication at Konstfack in Stockholm.

Linn describes the work done for post bar: Waiting for an early summer thunderstorm.

Artist of the month

Adele Hyry

Adele Hyry is a Helsinki-based visual artist and photographer.
She materially experiments with her growing auto-archive of images, voice memos, footage, and notes on the flux of living.

Animal energy, gloominess, and fun intertwine in her timely practice where the body is present.

Adele describes the work done for Post Bar: Blending into the fleshy orange room.

Artist of the month

Antti Kalevi

As much as you could believe that Antti Kalevi’s drawings are made from scraps of fluorescent and primary coloured paper, they’re actually all created digitally. Loose, expressive and chock-full of happy fruits, animals, humans and shapes with eyes, Antti’s work is a sunshine by way of a graphic tablet. “I like to use humour in my pictures every now and then, but I also try to make beautiful images,” Antti says. “If you look my work from far away it’s often very simple, but close up is full of small details.” Currently based in Helsinki, an Aalto graduate Antti has spent some time working in Reykjavik, Kyoto, Tokyo and Veneto and dreams of taking his studio on the road to somewhere warm.

Antti describes the work done for Post Bar: “The august poster was inspired by summer holidays: sleeping late, listening to good music, watching bees and flowers.”

Artist of the month

Konsta Ojala

Konsta Ojala is a Helsinki-based visual artist who works with drawings, paintings and sculptures. Ojala was involved in founding the SIC gallery and Kalasatama Seripaja, and he publishes and works as the editor for Adios art publishing and Adults magazine.

Konsta describes the work done for Post Bar: The poster combines Godzilla, Turtles and the European union with a beach view.

Artist of the month

Oona Oikkonen

Oona Oikkonen is a photographer and art director working between Antwerp and Helsinki.

Her work is thoughtful and sometimes psychological. She has a keen eye for colours and the main ingredients in her work are the power of individuality, nature, human beings from all spheres and their behaviour. Photographed in a colourful, sensual and cinematic way. She embraces her life in the same exact way.

Oona describes her work done for Post Bar:
“I broke a window to breathe better and this is what I saw; 2020 mindscape.”

Artist of the month

Eeli Saaristo

Eeli’s paintings are often a series of aesthetically resistant imagery in the sense of post-presentationalism, the image suggests an aesthetic familiarity to the artists personal adaption of contemporary stillness, but inverting it as an minor détournement of it’s own tools. The painting doesn’t become what it presents, since what it presents is not what is aesthetically perceived in the painting. The point of it being the cringe sweet spot, when one can experience the weird admiration for modernism, while realising the forced emptiness in the image.
Eeli lives and works in Helsinki.

As a basis for the commissioned Post bar poster Eeli choose to depict the wait of a wave by a surfer, a timely fitting subject.

Artist of the month

Eetu Sihvonen

Eetu Sihvonen is a Helsinki-based visual artist. They use 3D modelling and animation as well as more traditional materials including plaster, wood and metal. Sculptures and installations using these methods draw from the aestheticised barricades of western city culture and traditional handwork methods and mental images associated with them.

They describe the work done for Post Bar: “The darkest days of the year and the gravity defying and magical arches of medieval castles felt meaningful while working on the picture.”