Memory Map of the World in Northern Finland: Oulu & Rovaniemi
At the end of August, I travelled to Oulu in Northern Finland, where I was invited by TaikaBox for an artist residency and takeover of itu artlab from 20–30 August. The residency brought my ongoing participatory textile artwork Memory Map of the World to Northern Finland through an exhibition, artist talk and a series of co-creation sessions. It coincided with the TRACKS+PRACTICES Symposium and Oulu's year as European Capital of Culture 2026. Big thanks to Culture Moves Europ
Riina O at Singapore Design Week
This September, I had the pleasure of taking part in Singapore Design Week with the Estonian Association of Designers , bringing the Upmade in Estonia exhibition to *SCAPE, a creative space that perfectly reflected the city’s innovative spirit. UPMADE in Estonia is a visionary exhibition spotlighting the future of design. In a world challenged by overconsumption and waste, Estonia offers creative and efficient alternatives rooted in both tradition and nature. The exhibitio
Riina O at Venice Design Biennial
Riina O received a prestigious invitation to participate in the captivating Estonian Biodesign exhibition during the Venice Design...
Riina O at London Craft Week 2023
Riina O was happy to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our brand during London Craft Week at Carreducker Studio! It was a great occasion...
Riina O at Estonian Design Days in Mexico
Riina O was invited to participate in Estonian Design Days in Mexico, taking place at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City....
Riina O at Future Fabrics Expo
Riina O had the honour of being invited to showcase SCOBY-compo material at the 10th Future Fabrics Expo organised by The Sustainable...
Riina O at Milan Design Week
Riina O was invited to present the SCOBY-compo material research during Milan Design Week. It is the largest trade fair of its kind in...
Riina O personal exhibition in London
Riina O is delighted to introduce our first personal exhibition in London on the windows of YKK Showroom in Shoreditch. The windows have...
Riina O in Beirut
Mid-October Riina O was invited to the weird and wonderful Beirut to teach the 3-day glove-making workshop at the Lebanese American...
Colour changing gloves by Riina O x Kristi Kuusk
Have you ever imagined changing the colour of your gloves? Riina O teamed up with the smart textile designer Kristi Kuusk to create two...
