Alexandra Backman
Born 1992 in Vaasa, Finland
Based in Turku, Finland
E-mail: alex26back@gmail.com
Instagram: @colorindigo

Group exhibitions:
April 2022: “Figur 2022”, Åbo Akademi, Arken, Turku.

Solo and duo exhibitions:
May 2022: ”Nameless”, Kasvisravintola Keidas, Turku.
April–June 2023: “MMIM – mixed mental illness media”, Kirjakahvila, Turku.
June 2024: “Kökar express”, Kasvisravintola Keidas, Turku.
(Upcoming) April 2025: “Kaotiska favoriter – Chaotic faves”, Fabbes Cafe, Turku.

Workshops:
18 & 20.10.2024: Art Gatherings with Alexandra B. In collaboration with Turku Together Ry.
(Upcoming) 2.3.2025: Monsters and creatures: Visualising Emotions. In collaboration with Compass Psychology and Turku Together Ry. 

Residencies:
26.5–6.6.2024: Åland Archipelago Guest Artist Residency, Kökar, Finland.

Projects:
Producer: Åbo Poesidagar 2024. 
Marketing assistant: Författare och författarskap 2024.

Education:
2018–2022: Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. Art History and Cultural Management, MA.
2013–2018: Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. Art History, Visual Studies and Russian, BA.
2011–2012: Västra Nylands Folkhögskola, Karis, Finland. Foundation in photography.