An exhibition of the photographer Kari Riipinen, who became famous in the early 1980s, is underway in Helsinki’s Punavuori. He also worked as a cover artist for several famous artists of his time.
He became known for his photo collages, album covers and as a perpetuator of the era’s female beauty.
At Gallery Albert IX in Punavuori, Helsinki, the exhibition *Me and the artist Riipinen* is on. Among other things, Polaroid collages that have become the artist’s trademarks are on display.
The Artist Association of Riipinen and von Hertzen lasted only a few years, but was even more hectic.
Singer Helena Lindgren is Kari Riipinen’s childhood friend from Myllypuro, Helsinki. He got in front of Riipinen’s lens early on.
Lindgren remembers working as a make-up artist on the sets of Riipinen’s album covers. \”Hanoi Rocks\ which has risen to international fame, was filmed in the old student hall, Lindgren says.
The exhibition is open until May 6.
*You can discuss the topic until Sunday, April 30 at 11 p.m.*