Mari Sunna on view in Bremen

Mari Sunna’s painting Bloody Mary can be seen in The Way We Are exhibition at the Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst, in Bremen, Germany. The work is part of a section showcasing works from the Miettinen Collection. Altogether on display are more than 120 works from 100 artists and artist groups. The exhibition runs until 30 August 2026.

“The depiction of nudity has always triggered controversy in art. It is not just a matter of taboos and transgressions. Which bodies and how they are shown is a contested topic in today’s world, because it calls into question our self-image as a society. The exhibited works show different artistic perspectives. Whether white or black bodies, erotic fantasies or everyday moments, androgynous bodies or stereotypical representations, nude images allow for a critical examination of cultural norms. At the same time, they ‘celebrate’ what has always fascinated artists, the diversity and beauty of human bodies.” –The Way We Are
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Image: Mari Sunna, Bloody Mary, 2019, oil on canvas, 110 x 91 cm. Photo: Jussi Tiainen