ROOHryhmä

ROOHryhmä was a Finnish art collective founded in 1979. The group was active primarily in the 1980s and explored a variety of artistic mediums including performance art, visual arts, and experimental music. Its members were known for their unconventional approaches and their often critical commentary on society and art institutions.

The core members of ROOHryhmä included a rotating cast of artists, often drawing from the underground and avant-garde scenes in Finland. Their performances were frequently characterized by their spontaneity and their use of everyday objects and materials. They sought to challenge traditional notions of art and its presentation, often blurring the lines between art and life.

ROOHryhmä's work gained a reputation for its provocative nature and its engagement with political and social themes. They organized and participated in numerous exhibitions and events both in Finland and internationally. While the group did not maintain a fixed structure, its influence can be seen in the subsequent generations of Finnish performance and experimental artists. The collective officially ceased its activities in the early 1990s, but its legacy is remembered within the context of Finnish contemporary art history.