Who is Lou?!

I wanna look like what I am but I don’t know what someone like me looks like [...]

I mean, when people look at me I want them to think - there’s one of those people

– that has their own interpretation of happiness. That’s what I am.

(We both Laughed in Pleasure:
The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan)

about:

Lou is a non-profit, curator-run art space, which hosts exhibitions and performances. Lou is inhabiting Outo Olo gallery in Vaasankatu 15, Helsinki from May 2024 until May 2025.

The exhibition programme is based on invitations. Currently, we are not able to accept any new work proposals.

Lou is supported by Kone Foundation.

team:

founder & curator Remi Vesala
project manager Maikki Siuko
gallery elf Tuomo Tuovinen
graphic designer Juulia Jokinen
photographer Inari Sandell

accessibility:

Lou is located 300m from Sörnainen metro station. The space is wheelchair accessible with assistance: there is a movable ramp that covers the two steps in the entrance. The staff will assist with the ramp upon arrival. The door is 67 cm wide. The toilet is very small, and there are two steps on the way there. It's possible to visit an accessible toilet at Solmu pub across the road during their opening hours. Please email us with accessibility needs, and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

opening hours:

wed-fri 14–18
sat-sun 12–16

address:

vaasankatu 15
00500 Helsinki

contact: info@lou.gallery

Mar Fjell: This is Not a Love Song

10 NOVEMBER 2024 - 29 NOVEMBER 2024