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Jaakko Autio, sound and media artist, Oulu, Finland. Spatial listening installations made with communities since 2012. Practice · Communities and places
Awards and recognition
2026–2029 Member of the Pool of Experts, Finnish Arts and Culture Agency (Kuvi).
2026 ON THE BORDER / Border Series audio essay selected as one of three finalists for Seismograf Peer.
2025 RE-VERB acquired for the collection of Aine Art Museum, Tornio.
2024 The Secrets of the Leaning Building, Tartu Art Museum, including Memories of the Leaning Building, named Estonia’s Exhibition of the Year 2024.
2019 Body Notes (MimoArt Company) received the Best Piece Award, Macedonian National Theatre, Skopje.
2013 Tulilintu (Puppet Theatre Sampo) received the 2013 Thalia Award.
Installations and exhibitions
2027 INTER, Kristinestad, Kulturhuset Dux, Kristinestad. Permanent outdoor work commissioned by Community Art in Kristinestad Dux (forthcoming).
2026 INTER, Jurmo, Finnish Archipelago. In collaboration with the John Nurminen Foundation.
2026 INTER, Held, Galleria Oiva, Ylivieska.
2026 Arrival / Saapuminen, Oulu Art Museum, Oulu2026 project.
2025 INTER-WITHIN, One-to-One Festival, Oeiras and Oulu.
2025 RE-VERB, Aine Art Museum, Tornio (Snowball Effect), and KITA, Joutsa.
2025 RE-BIRTH, MUU Helsinki.
2025 RE-DITUS, Möhkönvirta Contemporary Art Exhibition, Ilomantsi.
2025 RE-SOUND, Galleria Aski, Turku, with Akasaka.
2025 RE-FLORIS, Galleria Villa Suruton, Savonlinna.
2025 TransLate, Aletheia Fest.
2025 Mirror, Under the Surface exhibition, ARS Kunstilinnak, Tallinn, Estonia.
2024–2025 Possible Worlds, Narva Art Residency, Estonia.
2024 Memories of the Leaning Building, Lundahl & Seitl in artistic collaboration with Jaakko Autio. In The Secrets of the Leaning Building, Tartu Art Museum, Estonia, 9 August 2024 to 2 February 2025. Curated by Hanna-Liis Kont; the exhibition received the Exhibition of the Year 2024 award at the Estonian Museum Awards.
2024 INTER-WITHIN (Nature Within, Part III: Anima), Urbana Hortus, Art Centre AHJO, Joensuu.
2024 Nature Within, Kiisu Theatre, Old Mine Residency, Outokumpu.
2023–2025 The Song of Time, Oulu Museum of Art, in care homes in Kainuu and Ostrobothnia.
2023–2024 OrigiNation, Joensuu Art Museum / M_itä Biennial, Tampere-Maja in Tartu, COMPOSTER in Tallinn, and Kerava.
2023 OWLA, Oulu Art Museum.
2023 KOHTA / HERE, Museum Island, Aholansaari, Nilsiä.
2022 ON THE BORDER, Kreenholm and NART in Narva, KOGO in Tartu, Helsinki Opera House and Porvoo Art Factory.
2022 Interpersonal Space, Karbidi, Old Mine Residency, Outokumpu.
2022–2025 Table for Two, Turku Main Library, Kallio Library, Olohuone Festival, Volter Kilpi Literature Week, Vakka-Suomi cultural project, Malmitalo Gallery, Voipaala Art Centre and Annantalo, Helsinki.
2021–2022 Intimacy / Läheisyys, Kehä Festival, Oulu, and Gallery Aarni, Espoo.
2021 The Eye of the Source / Lähteen silmä, Galleria5 – Pimento, Oulu. Ritual sound sculpture.
2021 Sound Time / Äänen aika, Retretti, Punkaharju, and M_itä Biennial, Mikkeli Art Museum.
2021 Piste Iin päälle, Kulttuurikauppila Residency, Ii. Outdoor sound installation.
2021 Helsinkini, Ääreen event, Oodi, Helsinki. Projected 3D animation.
2020 From the Same Tree / Samasta puusta, virtual choir installation with the Kauhava church choir.
2020 Kinaesthetic Poetry, Akusmata Gallery, Helsinki. 11-channel sound installation.
2019 Grace / Armo, Herättäjäjuhlat, Nivala. 24-channel sound installation with the Raudaskylä choir.
2019 Toinen tila, Vapaan taiteen tila, Helsinki. 20-channel sound installation.
2014 Through you – a kinesthetic installation, Theatre Academy, Helsinki, directed by Gesa Piper.
2012 Singer, Kuulitko exhibition, Theatre Museum, Helsinki. Sound installation.
Grants and commissions
2026 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): four-month visual arts working grant.
2026 Community Art in Kristinestad Dux: residency and commission for INTER, Kristinestad, a permanent outdoor sound installation planned to open in 2027.
2026 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): project grant for INTER, Held.
2025 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): six-month working grant.
2025 Oulu2026: group grant for Arrival / Saapuminen.
2025 Lumo Art & Tech: group grant for Arrival / Saapuminen.
2025 Valistustalo: group grant for Arrival / Saapuminen.
2024 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): project grant for Possible Worlds / Narva.
2023 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): North Karelia regional grant.
2023 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu regional grant.
2023 Kimmo Kaivanto Foundation.
2023 Evangelical Lutheran Foundation for the Support of Science and Art.
2023 TTKT: KOHTA installation.
2022 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): Table for Two (Autio & Väyrynen).
2022 City of Turku: Table for Two (Autio & Väyrynen).
2022 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): COVID-19 grant.
2021 Finnish Cultural Foundation: NART residency grant.
2021 City of Helsinki: Sati Dérive sound walk.
2021 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike): COVID-19 grant.
2020 AVEK: Intimacy.
2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) and Finnish Cultural Foundation: Sound Asleep / Unten mailla (Moriwaki & Autio).
2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) and Finnish Cultural Foundation: COVID-19 grants.
2019 AVEK: From the Same Tree.
2019 Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) and Finnish Cultural Foundation: Grace.
2018 Kyösti Kallio Foundation: Grace.
Residencies
2027 Väinö Tanner Foundation, Mazzano Romano, Italy: Writer’s House residency (forthcoming).
2027 Takahuhti Artist Residency, Tampere (forthcoming).
2026 Kantamus residency, Outokumpu.
2026 Community Art in Kristinestad Dux, Kristinestad.
2025 AARK, Korpo.
2025 Tornio Museum Residency.
2024 Haihatus, Joutsa.
2024 Old Mine, Outokumpu.
2023 Tohmajärvi Artist Residency.
2023 AARK, Korpo.
2022 NART, Narva, Estonia.
2022 Old Mine, Outokumpu.
2021 Hakoniemi, Rääkkylä.
2021 Kulttuurikauppila, Ii.
2021 AARK, Korpo.
2020 Old Mine, Outokumpu.
2020 AARK, Korpo.
2018 Gjesteatelieret, Vadsø, Norway.
Collections
2025 RE-VERB acquired by Aine Art Museum, Tornio.
Collaborations
2025 RE-SOUND, with Akasaka.
2024 Meeting Point, YÖ Gallery, Helsinki, with Akasaka.
2023 Waiting Room, Montoro12 Gallery, Brussels. Artists: Terike Haapoja and Laura Gustafsson. Jaakko Autio: field recording and sound installation implementation for the original work.
2021 Waiting Room, Seinäjoki Art Hall. Artists: Terike Haapoja and Laura Gustafsson. Jaakko Autio: field recording and sound installation implementation.
2021 Sati Dérive, GPS audio walk, Mad House Helsinki, directed by Johanna Matruka.
2021 Helmipunoja, Galleria Nykyaika, Tampere: music for media works by Mari Hokkanen.
2021 Topics of Weightlessness, Gallery Hippolyte, Helsinki: sound design for short films and exhibition, directed by Marjaana Rantama and Ylva Holländer.
2019 Waiting Room, Zone2Source, Amsterdam. Artists: Terike Haapoja and Laura Gustafsson. Jaakko Autio: field recording and sound installation implementation.
2019 Tarda, Forum Box, Helsinki: sound design for Ylva Holländer’s video projections.
2018 Clown Conference, Gjesteatelieret, Vadsø, Norway, directed by Jaakko Autio and Laura Rämä.
2008 Turndramatiks, Fennofolk New Nordic Oddity, Design Museum, Helsinki, directed by Janne Masalin.
Theatre, performance and composition
2003–2026 Sound design, sound dramaturgy and composition for theatre, dance, performance, television and radio drama.
2017–2026 Body Notes, MimoArt Company, directed by Mimosa Lindahl. Touring production: premiere at Stoa, Helsinki, 2017; Macedonian National Theatre, Skopje, 2019 (Best Piece Award); Theatre Olympics, 2023; Tanssin talo, Helsinki, 2024; Stoa and the Taidetestaajat programme, 2025–2026.
2017–2025 12 Gifts for Santa / 12 lahjaa joulupukille, Helsinki City Theatre, directed by Kimmo Virtanen. Sound design and music; annual Christmas production.
2021 Gladys, Vertigo & Turku City Theatre, directed by Ishwar Maharaj. Sound design.
2021 Liekki, Kulttuurimylly, Valon juhla, Kalasatama, Helsinki, directed by Maria Baric.
2020 30%OFF, Cultural Centre Caisa, directed by Mirva Mäkinen. Sound design.
2019 Vihainen leski / Angry Widow, Helsinki City Theatre, main stage, directed by Kimmo Virtanen.
2019 Bette-D, Ahaa Theatre, directed by Marika Vapaavuori.
2019 Bunny T Comeback!, Hurjaruuth, Naisklovi evening, directed by Taina Mäki-Iso.
2018 Touch, Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth, Punainen helmi festival. Co-directed by Laura Rämä and Jaakko Autio.
2018 Ajan ja paikan ulottumattomissa, Dance Theatre Tsuumi & working group, directed by Mirva Mäkinen. Sound design.
2017 Katri Helena, music theatre, Kuopio New Summer Theatre, directed by Kimmo Virtanen.
2017 Vakavuusongelma / Gravity Problem, Kouvola City Theatre, directed by Satu Linnapuomi.
2016 Tapsan tähti, music theatre, Kuopio New Summer Theatre, directed by Johanna Sorjonen.
2015 Den Älskande, Svenska Teatern, Nicken stage, directed by Helena Hasselblatt.
2015 Susi, Ahaa Theatre, directed by Kimmo Virtanen.
2015 Solistina Olavi Virta, Kuopio New Summer Theatre, directed by Kimmo Virtanen.
2014–2015 Head of Sound, Kokkola City Theatre: Onnellinen perhe, Säikky, Metsäjätti and Marian lapset.
2014 Oi mikä ihana ilta, Kuopio New Summer Theatre, directed by Kimmo Virtanen.
2013 Tulilintu, Puppet Theatre Sampo, directed by Maria Baric. Sound design. The production received the 2013 Thalia Award.
2013 Unelmia etsimässä, Puppet Theatre Sampo, directed by Maria Baric.
2013 Toivotaan toivotaan!, Kuopio New Summer Theatre, directed by Kimmo Virtanen.
2013 Human Condition, Circus Maximus, Korjaamo, Helsinki, directed by Jyrki Pylväs and Akse Petterson.
2011 Samanlainen onni, Teatteri Vantaa, directed by Seppo Honkonen.
2010 Maa-Ilma, Puppet Theatre Sampo, directed by Maria Baric.
2010 Jos oisin jo iso, Teatteri Vantaa, directed by Seppo Honkonen.
2009 Päätä ja häntää, Dance Theatre Minimi, directed by Johanna Keinänen.
2008 Mestari, Yle TV2, directed by Titte Saalamo. Composition of the television series’ theme music and score.
2007 Hiihtoloma, radio play, Yle Radio Theatre, directed by Sakari Kirjavainen.
Teaching
2026 University of Lapland: sound art and environmental listening.
2026 Uniarts Helsinki, Theatre Academy: course on sound design and dramaturgy.
2025 SAMK, Kankaanpää: media art course.
2024–2025 Rantasalmi Upper Secondary School: introductory studio course and sound dramaturgy.
2023 Uniarts Helsinki, Theatre Academy: guest lecturer.
Expert roles
2026–2029 Taide- ja kulttuurivirasto (Kuvi), Finland: member of the national Pool of Experts for arts and culture; peer review of artists’ grant applications, prize nominations and statements on community funding.
2023 S+T+ARTS GRIN, Oulu University of Applied Sciences: evaluator of artist residency applications.
Talks and panels
2026 AVARA Art&Tech, Oulu, 18–20 November: panel on sound as a spatial element and shared listening session (forthcoming).
2026 Kuule, Satula, Oulu, 26 November: public listening event (forthcoming).
2025 Kulttuurikahvila, Kulttuurikellari, Savonlinna: artist talk on sound art and the RE series.
Written works and artist books
2026 Meri kuuntelee meissä: trilingual artist book connected to INTER, Jurmo.
2026 SALATTU: artist book connected to INTER, Held.
2026 ON THE BORDER / Border Series: audio paper in development for Seismograf Peer; shortlisted for full submission and peer review.
2026 Spatial Listening Architectures I / Tilallisen kuuntelemisen arkkitehtuureja I: writings on practice, 2008–2026. Finnish and English editions.
2026 Spatial Listening Architectures II / Tilallisen kuuntelemisen arkkitehtuureja II: The Weight of the Speaker / Kaiuttimen paino. Finnish and English editions.
2013 / 2026 Sound Without a Ready-Made Meaning / Ääni ilman valmista merkitystä: revised edition of MA thesis.
2008 Space, Time, and Silence in Theatre Sound Design: Bachelor’s thesis, Metropolia.
Memberships
Oulu Artists Association; AV-arkki; Helsinki Artists’ Association; Teosto; Gramex; Kuvasto; MUU ry; Teme / SVÄL; Nordic Artists’ Union.
Education
2010–2013 MA, Sound Design, Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki.
2003–2008 Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Film Sound Design, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
