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Proteiinigalleria is a Finnish concept that roughly translates to "protein gallery" in English. The idea behind proteiinigalleria was introduced by Finnish artista and theorist Henrieta Meurman in the 1960s. It revolves around the notion of presenting art in a manner that acknowledges the medium's materiality, particularly in the context of sculpture and object-based art.

Meurman's proteiinigalleria draws inspiration from the physical properties of natural materials, such as proteins, which are building blocks of life and possess inherent structures that can be visually represented. This conceptual framework allows artists to experiment with both traditional and modern materials, shifting the focus from the object's shape and form to its constituent components.

The proteiinigalleria approach encourages the artist to explore the relationships between materials, structure, and spatial arrangements. By recognizing the intricate details of microscopic structures and applying this knowledge to the creation of larger-scale artworks, artists can reflect the underlying order and complex forms seen in natural systems.

While conventionally, galleria refers to a space for exhibiting art, proteiinigalleria emphasizes the relationships between physical context, materials, and viewer engagement. As its primary intention is not to merely showcase art in a physical or visual sense but to uncover deeper secrets within the organic bounds, Proteiinigalleria shares some commonalities with Land art and Systems and Process art.

Notably, the Proteiinigalleria concept has been explored in various art forms and continues to influence the work of contemporary artists who seek to build a connection with biological and physical mechanisms.