PRESS INVITATION | Howard Smith: Retrospective 1965–2010
21.8.2026 09:45:00 EEST | EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art | Press invitation
Howard Smith: Retrospective 1965–2010 opens to the public on Friday 4 September at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, with an opening event from 6pm to 9pm. Individual media previews and interview opportunities can be arranged by appointment ahead of the opening.
Howard Smith: Retrospective 1965–2010 | 5.9.2026–7.2.2027
EMMA presents the long-awaited retrospective dedicated to Howard Smith (1928–2021). Originally from New Jersey, USA, the artist lived and worked in Finland for most of his life. Best known for his printed fabrics for Vallila and ceramics for Arabia, Smith was also an exceptionally versatile artist working across painting, collage, papercuts, sculpture, textiles and public art. Bringing together around 90 works from 1965 to 2010, the exhibition reveals the breadth of an artist who left a lasting mark on Finnish visual culture. The presentation also includes works by visual artist Sasha Huber (b. 1975) and fashion designer Ervin Latimer (b. 1988), paying homage to Smith’s legacy.
Curated by EMMA’s curator Tuomas Laulainen and Mariia Niskavaara.
Individual media previews and interview requests
Journalists are welcome to visit the exhibition ahead of the public opening by appointment. Individual previews and interview opportunities with the curators can be arranged upon request.
Exhibition Opening
Friday 4 September at 6–9 pm
EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
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