QUEER COHESION

Queer Cohesion started as a series of three exhibitions, now providing a platform for queer contemporary artists from the Nordic countries. The respective exhibitions carried the following thematics; Collectiveness, Norm-Criticality and Body. The project Queer Cohesion was originally initiated and curated by artists Hinni Huttunen and AnnaLeena Prykäri.

Project Queer Cohesion started in the year 2020. First exhibition with the theme of Collectiveness took place in 2021 as the project was born from the crav aing for collaboration and discussions, both within the artists and audience. Collectiveness is also vital for the queer communities' existence and survival. 

Followed by year 2023, with the theme of Norm-Criticality which is a tool for dismantling various social structures, constraining perspectives and highlighting power hierarchies. 

The exhibition series was finalized with the theme of Body that was seen as a psychical and mental state. The Body can be a catalysator for movement or inanimate objects in space. The exhibition Body took place in fall 2025.

Beside the exhibition series Queer Cohesion have participated in Reclaim Pride Stockholm -festival and been on display at Tampere Kunsthalle (FI) in winter 2026.

Over the years, Queer Cohesion has evolved into a platform for queer artists from the Nordic countries. The project is poised for expansion and new ideas, transitioning from an exhibition-focused context to diverse formats and existing in new spaces.

From 2026 Queer Cohesion is being lead by AnnaLeena Prykäri, as they take the role of an artistic leader, producer and curator of the platform. Hinni Huttunen will be focusing on her own art career. 

Queer Cohesion stands for togetherness – solidarity – bonding and sticking together.