"Saboteur: Beach Guards" by visual artist Elli Maanpää is now part of Lohja Museum's public art collection.
SABOTEUR: BEACH GUARDS
Dixi Youth Cafe, Activity Center Harjula, Lohja, Finland
Public Art Collection of Lohja Museum || 01/2024
The participatory artwork "Saboteur: Beach Guards" (originally known in Finnish as "Turmelija: Rantavahdit") became part of the Lohja Museum's public art collection in January 2024. Currently, this interactive artwork is showcased on the walls of Dixi Youth Cafe at Lohja Activity Center Harjula, inviting visitors to actively engage with and contribute to its evolution. 
This piece was graciously donated to Lohja Museum by Terese Kühl and Timo Ahjotuli, proprietors of Tyynelä Gallery, who secured it through a charitable auction. Dive deeper into the "Turmelija" art installation's journey by exploring more about it here.
Elli Maanpää Art in Public Art Collection.
Lohja Museum Director Annamari Juvonen-Eskola and Elli Maanpää.
Lohja Museum Director Annamari Juvonen-Eskola and Elli Maanpää.
The art work continues its interactive journey at Harjula in Lohja.
The art work continues its interactive journey at Harjula in Lohja.
Timo Ahjotuli, Elli Maanpää, and Terese Kühl, radiating joy as they pose beside the donated artwork.
Timo Ahjotuli, Elli Maanpää, and Terese Kühl, radiating joy as they pose beside the donated artwork.
The artwork is showcased on the walls of Dixi Youth Cafe at Lohja Activity Center Harjula.
The artwork is showcased on the walls of Dixi Youth Cafe at Lohja Activity Center Harjula.
Detail from the participatory artwork 'Saboteur: Beach Guards' created by Elli Maanpää.
Detail from the participatory artwork 'Saboteur: Beach Guards' created by Elli Maanpää.
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