OBLIVIA

Founded in 2000 in Helsinki. Oblivias collectively devised, interdisciplinary and minimalist performances merge the boundaries of art forms and nationalities. The background of Oblivias members from Finland and UK are in music, dance and text, they work with methods of devising, creative responses, collective work and improvisation. This mixture creates a vibrant and special tension and humour in the work. From the beginning the core members have been working together creating a common performance language. Guest collaborators are invited to partake in individual projects.


Oblivia was house artist at the Kiasma Theatre in Helsinki for the “Entertainment Island” project 2008-2010. The project also took other important collaborators: PACT Zollverein in Essen, Germany and Center for Contemporary Art in Glasgow (UK). Alongside the touring of “Entertainment Island, Museum of Postmodern Art” (MOPMA) is the new project for the next five year period 2012-2016.