Viva Granlund got The Aesthetic Action of the Year 2013 prize
The Finnish Society of Aesthetics has from 1997 on nominated The Aesthetic Action of the Year and awarded its maker with an honorary prize.
The prize is awarded annually by a changing jury consisting of 3-5 persons, including members of the governing body of the society and other experts.
Viva Granlund is an artist who has been painting for several years to the different structures of the city: for example under the bridges, to the tunnels and walls. In 2013 Granlund painted a piece called Queer Helsinki, which is located at Teollisuuskatu, under Sturenkatu bridge.
The honorary prize is awarded to a person or community, which by his/hers/its activity, products or thoughts has promoted discussions on art, beauty and aesthetic values. The prize is made public on the day of the annual meeting of the Finnish Society of Aesthetics.
