Axel Straschnoy is a visual artist from Buenos Aires, currently based in Helsinki. For Straschnoy, any object can be viewed as a work of art or a subject of scientific study, depending on personal interpretation, with a particular interest in expeditions of all kinds—both literal and metaphorical, scientific and artistic. His research emerges from these interpretative rituals and the opportunity to “dance” around objects, aiming to explore social practices within science and art through various media.
Straschnoy’s works, always part of larger research projects, span a wide range: from films for planetariums and performances to cinematic installations, editions, travelling exhibitions, museum collections, and VR films. Collaboration frequently plays a key role in his practice, as he is interested in alternative spaces and innovative ways to frame interactions between artworks and audiences. He founded the production company Kolme Perunaa to support his work.
Straschnoy has participated in Le Pavillon residency at Palais de Tokyo (2008-09) and studied Art History at the University of Buenos Aires.
Recent exhibitions include (Upcoming) Turku Art Museum, 2025; 18 Minutes from the Sun, Museo de Arte Moderno, Buenos Aires, 2023; Subterranean, Amos Rex, Helsinki, 2022; Nanocosmic Investigations, Inter Arts Center, Malmö, 2022; The Devils of Paasselkä, Forumbox, Helsinki, 2022; The Permian Extinction, the Turku Museum in Turku, 2021; Lights in the Landscape, the Pippulhalli Museum in Savonranta, 2021; Float, Andrée Polarcenter Grenna Museum, Gränna, 2019; Hoy, / ¡gran mañana!, / en los pinos soplan vientos / del pasado, Del Infinito Arte, Buenos Aires, 2016; Le rappel à l’ordre, Forum Box, Helsinki, 2016; Neomylodon Listai Ameghino, Inter Arts Center, Malmö, 2016; Neomylodon Listai Ameghino, Augusta Gallery, Helsinki, 2015; Neomylodon Listai Ameghino, Evolutionsmuseet, Uppsala, 2015; La Figure de la Terre, Museo del Cine, Buenos Aires, 2014; La Figure de la Terre, Del Infinito Arte, Buenos Aires, 2014; Kilpisjärvellä, Mirta Demare Gallery, Rotterdam, 2013; Opening Archive, Ateneum Museum Library, Helsinki, 2013.
Straschnoy was recently awarded the 2025 Fine Arts Academy of Finland Foundation Prize. As part of the award, he will present a solo exhibition at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art in 2026.
SELECTED WORKS
THE FINNISH ASTRONAUTICAL SOCIETY
The Finnish Astronautical Society is a project exploring the history and ongoing evolution of Finland’s Space Programme. It highlights the country’s leading astronautics organization, established in 1959 by a group of schoolboys inspired by the space race. Driven by passion, technical ingenuity, and minimal resources, they pursued their dream of building Finland’s first rocket. Though their envisioned rocket was never completed, the society remains a hub for aspiring rocketeers to experiment and tackle the complexities of space flight.
Each piece in the series comprises a rocket designed and launched by the artist, a photograph capturing the moment of liftoff, and a certificate of authenticity.
107. Kolme Perunaa Space CVII 13 copy
107. Kolme Perunaa Space CVII 25 copy
108. Kolme Perunaa Space CVIII – Post Launch 01 copy
108. Kolme Perunaa Space CVIII 37-Edit copy 2
108. Kolme Perunaa Space CVIIII 15 copy
109. Kolme Perunaa Space CIX – Launch 10 copy
