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Welcome to eat a warm bowl of soup and listen to the artist-talk by artist E.M. Parry @e_m_parry 7th May, 18:30 Kyrkoesplanaden 20D What is Cultural Soup? Cultural Soup is an event where we invite the public to come eat soup together at Platform. Cultural Soup is held when a new artist ha arrived at the residency and the artist holds an artist-talk or presentation. The talk/ presentation is held in english. The event is free and open to everyone, artists, cultural workers, someone who is interested in art or someone who just want to have a bowl of soup :) Meet the artist: E.M. Parry is a trans*disciplinary artist and award-winning designer, working across scenography, performance, visual art and drag. Splicing genres and platforms, their work has been seen in the West End, international opera houses, pubs, clubs, cabarets, ships, museums and haunted basements. They work with, through and for queer bodies, squinting at history, flirting with ghosts and the things that go bump in the margins.

Welcome to experience three live performances at Platform on Sunday May 3rd at 4pm.
 The framework “Hesitation can slow down decision-making” brings together three filmmakers that are in a process of developing new work, using concepts of imperfection, not knowing and boundary-crossing while pondering on the parameters of filmmaking in different performative acts. To the drones of the daxophone and the quiet stirrings of aquatic beings, Maria Ångerman is asking: when does one become native – and who has the right to define that? Through loops, translating old recordings and making tea Azar Saiyar is questioning when and where the political becomes personal, and the personal political. Lotta Petronella comes in uninvited, performing a rap, a prayer, that attends to the i and eye of Joan of Arc’s hesitation of sharing her voices. Made in collaboration with @filmverkstaden @platform_rf @mariaangerman @azarsaiyar @lotta_petronella Kindly funded by @taikegram @skr @svensk -österbottniska samfundet konstsamfundet

Finally the announcement is here! We are happy to present you the artists of the 2026 residency program and are looking forward to meeting them!   liactuallee @liactuallee - Through repetitive gestures—whether a loop, stitch, or mark— liactuallee constructs environments that evolve through re-articulation. Grounded in hope and utopian visions, their work honors the value of natural resources, including human labor. Repetition becomes a way to expand visual storytelling, connecting craft, queerness, and ecology. The Stitchpunk Manifesto begins with a simple but urgent principle: Mend and repair. Embrace upcycling and repurposing. It insists on using what is available to extend the life of objects, refusing the logic of waste. In a world shaped by speed and abandonment, I return to slowness, to attention, to the ethics of restoration. These values are not only conceptual but material 4 they guide my every gesture, each knot and thread, each choice to repair instead of discard.   PS. We received a record amount of applications for the 2026 residency. Initially we were incredibly thankful and proud of this, and we still are. But quickly we realised how tough the selection process would be and how many great applications we would have to turn down. This has been heartbreaking. All your applications are proof of the need for more opportunities for artists and the fantastic potential of the artist’s perspective. Platform will continue to work for more opportunities in the future and to develop the selection methods. Now we are looking forward to welcoming our selected artists to Vasa! And to see how their projects develop within the theme of ‘Practices of resistance, acts of repair’.

Finally the announcement is here! We are happy to present you the artists of the 2026 residency program and are looking forward to meeting them!   Hannah Hoebeke @hannah.hoebeke is an artist from Ghent, Belgium, whose sculptures capture both personal and collective encounters. She transforms lightweight, everyday objects and people into solid clay forms, bridging the gap between the familiar and the unknown. With its strong physical presence, sculpture offers a unique way to foster interaction. Its ability to occupy space invites engagement, creates shared experiences, and brings people together—turning its tangible nature into a means of connection. Although her activism is not explicitly embedded in her work, it subtly informs her practice, reflecting daily life and interactions. Her sculptures embody the tension between the familiar and the unknown.   PS. We received a record amount of applications for the 2026 residency. Initially we were incredibly thankful and proud of this, and we still are. But quickly we realised how tough the selection process would be and how many great applications we would have to turn down. This has been heartbreaking. All your applications are proof of the need for more opportunities for artists and the fantastic potential of the artist’s perspective. Platform will continue to work for more opportunities in the future and to develop the selection methods. Now we are looking forward to welcoming our selected artists to Vasa! And to see how their projects develop within the theme of ‘Practices of resistance, acts of repair’.

Finally the announcement is here! We are happy to present you the artists of the 2026 residency program and are looking forward to meeting them!   Nai Nai @pocha_z - works primarily with painting, video, and performance, her practice centers on the female subject and embodied experience. Beginning with her own body, she observes and documents shifts, internal and external, surface and beneath the skin. Her work is rooted in close attention to the everyday, often unfolding through intimate dialogues and layered narratives. Through these gestures, she explores the tension between self and other, the personal and the political.   PS. We received a record amount of applications for the 2026 residency. Initially we were incredibly thankful and proud of this, and we still are. But quickly we realised how tough the selection process would be and how many great applications we would have to turn down. This has been heartbreaking. All your applications are proof of the need for more opportunities for artists and the fantastic potential of the artist’s perspective. Platform will continue to work for more opportunities in the future and to develop the selection methods. Now we are looking forward to welcoming our selected artists to Vasa! And to see how their projects develop within the theme of ‘Practices of resistance, acts of repair’

Finally the announcement is here! We are happy to present you the artists of the 2026 residency program and are looking forward to meeting them!   E.M. Parry @e_m_parry - is a transgender, trans-disciplinary artist, working and playing across scenography, performance, drag and visual art. Flitting between genres and platforms, their work has been seen at Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, international opera stages and leaky basements. They work with, through and for the queer body, squinting at history, flirting with ghosts and the things that go bump in the margins.    PS. We received a record amount of applications for the 2026 residency. Initially we were incredibly thankful and proud of this, and we still are. But quickly we realised how tough the selection process would be and how many great applications we would have to turn down. This has been heartbreaking. All your applications are proof of the need for more opportunities for artists and the fantastic potential of the artist’s perspective. Platform will continue to work for more opportunities in the future and to develop the selection methods. Now we are looking forward to welcoming our selected artists to Vasa! And to see how their projects develop within the theme of ‘Practices of resistance, acts of repair’

This Friday at Platform!
R&B singer–songwriter @zaidaviveka performs live at Platform RF! Doors open at 20:00.
Don’t miss the final evening of Café 11 with an intimate acoustic concert followed by live DJ sets. Join us for a beautiful night!

This Thursday, platform rf and the temporary café 11 run by residency artists @ninanoutchka and @gin_tonia present Sofia St. — live and backed by an amazing band! Sofia St. is a singer-songwriter based in Vaasa, often known for her honest lyrics and intimate, upfront vocals. In her own words: ”I write about what moves me; about what makes me feel alive. I write to give fleeting moments a chance to get under my skin and make permanent marks. To give voice to questions -not necessarily to gain answers- but to get comfortable in the dark. It’s a good place to be if you like honesty.” With tender, intimate vocals and contemplative lyrics she journeys through emotionally colourful landscapes, gently inviting the listener along for the ride. Join us for a cozy, playful evening with drinks, snacks, and lots of music!

This Saturday @ Platform!

This friday @ Platform!

Café 11, Live drawing @ Platform, Kyrkoesplanaden 20, tue 18.11. at 19.00!

Upcoming Events at Café 11 : THU 13.11 · 16:00 — Concert: Recorder Duo Kaurinkuori SUN 16.11 · 15:00–18:00 — Workshop: Calendar Art (Materials provided — you can bring your favorite pens or colors too!) TUE 18.11 · 19:00–21:00 — Workshop: Life Drawing (Bring your favorite pencils, etc. We’ll provide paper.) FRI 21.11 · 19:00 — Concert: Dark Nights and Bright Lights + Karaoke Afterparty SAT 22.11 · 19:00 — Open Stage: Swedish Stand-up Comedy SUN 23.11 · 15:00–18:00 — Workshop: Fanzines (Materials provided) TUE 25.11 — Concert: Sofia St. FRI 28.11 · 20:00 — Concert: Zaida Viveka — “Tiny Desk”-style Acoustic SAT 29.11 · 11:00–17:00 — Final Day: Collect an artwork from the café! 🫖 Free entry — donations welcome 🫖 Registration required for the workshops: Write us here or email us at [email protected]