Personal practiceContemporary art / Digital culture

Maria Raikkonen

Creative Entrepreneur & Digital Strategist

Independent projects at the intersection of contemporary art, digital culture and creative strategy.

01—06 / Selected work

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The platforms and projects I build and develop.

Selected projects

FindArt Platform editorial exhibition archive
01Founder / Digital Platform / Creative Strategy

FindArt Platform

An independent contemporary art platform I founded and built, bringing together exhibitions, opportunities, editorial research and digital resources.

My personal contribution includes website development, editorial direction, content, social media and communications.

Art Curatorial Nomads exhibition project
02Co-Founder / Art Management / Communications

Art Curatorial Nomads

An international initiative working with contemporary artists through exhibitions, professional development and cultural collaborations.

My contribution includes creative strategy, communications, project development and artist consulting.

A focused advisory practice offered through Art Curatorial Nomads.

Artist Advisory

Artist Advisory

I work with contemporary artists on developing their practices, refining professional positioning and planning their next steps.

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These services are offered through Art Curatorial Nomads.

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Artist Practice Reviews

Critical assessment of artistic practice, portfolios, statements and professional presentation.

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Development Strategies

Individual guidance on positioning, portfolio development, career priorities and professional outreach.

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Exhibition Development

Working with artists on exhibition concepts, proposals and opportunities for collaboration.

04 selected projects

A small archive of recent projects.

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Detail from Natura Naturans, Natura Naturata at Art Dubai, 2026.

Natura Naturans, Natura Naturata

Art Dubai · RARARES Art Gallery · Dubai · 2026

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Exhibition view of Body Is The Foreign Place at Art Central, Hong Kong, 2026.

Body Is The Foreign Place

Art Central · RARARES Art Gallery · Hong Kong · 2026

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Light installation by Ellen Barratt in Expanding Light, London, 2025.

Expanding Light

art’otel London Hoxton Gallery · London · 2025

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Founder, art curator and digital strategist.

About Maria

I'm Maria Raikkonen, a creative entrepreneur and digital strategist with around five years of experience across contemporary art, culture and marketing.

I build independent digital and cultural projects, combining strategy with hands-on development — from creating websites and growing audiences to working with artists, galleries and international partners.

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Maria Raikkonen / Creative entrepreneur and digital strategist

Professional areas

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Creative Entrepreneurship

Building independent projects from concept and structure to audience and ongoing development.

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Digital Strategy & Platforms

Developing websites, digital products and online presence for cultural initiatives.

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Art Management & Communications

Working across artist relations, project workflows, communications and international production.

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Artist Advisory

Supporting artists with practice reviews, professional positioning and next steps.

Artist consulting at Art Curatorial Nomads

Have something in mind?

For collaborations, artist consulting or new creative projects, I'd be glad to hear from you.