Panu Syrjämäki: Founding Editor — ART Walkway

Based in Helsinki, Finland, Syrjämäki is an interdisciplinary researcher, art critic, and author exploring how global art market systems, cultural structures, and emerging technologies shape artistic production and perception. Educated at Harvard University and Haaga-Helia University, he combines analytical rigor with creative sensitivity—approaching art as both an aesthetic and social system.

Under his editorial leadership, ART Walkway has grown into one of the most read independent art news platforms online, recognized for its commitment to thoughtful journalism, inclusive discourse, and structural critique. His writing often addresses:

• The globalization and fragmentation of the art world
• Algorithmic influence and bias in artistic judgment
• The ethics of machine learning in curatorial practice
• The financialization of contemporary art
• The role of critical media in cultural ecosystems

Beyond publishing, Syrjämäki curates exhibitions and programs that connect art with research, design, and digital systems—creating platforms for dialogue across disciplines and geographies.

His ongoing research focuses on A.I. and art systems, particularly how algorithms interpret, value, and sometimes distort artistic meaning. Drawing from studies at Harvard SEAS under experts including Laurence Moroney and Vijay Janapa Reddi, he continues to advocate for responsible and human-centered applications of technology in the arts.

“Art isn’t built from pigment and pattern, but from the invisible forces of intent, memory, and connection”

Through ART Walkway, Syrjämäki continues his mission to expand the global art conversation—challenging conventions, amplifying emerging and underrepresented voices, and shaping a more ethical and connected cultural landscape.

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