Raija Malka

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b. 1959, Turku
Visual Artist
Residence: HELSINKI/LISSABON

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Phone number: +358503418664
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RAIJA MALKA Turku 1959 Lives and works in Lissabon and Helsinki 2009- EDUCATION 1980-85 The University of Art and Design Helsinki, M.A. 1985 1983 Atelier Daniel Graffin, Paris 1991-97 resident in Paris Raija Malka studied at the Helsinki School of Art and Design and specialised with Daniel Graffin in Paris. After her first solo exhibition in Helsinki in 1987 she has produced several shows in Finland and ie. in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Sweden. In addition to paintings she is active as stage and costume designer in theatre and opera. She is an experienced teacher on university level and devotes her time also to childrens’ art education.