Sat 19 Sept, 12:00–16:00 (drop-in), KUMMA's Olotila-lounge Discover the possibilities of virtual reality in a workshop that combines hands-on making and digital art. Visitors can explore Marisija, a virtual reality artwork populated by berry-doll characters, using VR headsets. Participants
Maippi and Meri – Collective Play at Matkus Shopping Center
Maippi and Meri – Collective Play at Matkus Shopping Center
Sat 19 Sept, Matkus Shopping Centre, Matkuksentie 60 Artists Maippi Ketola and Meri Hietala invite visitors of all ages to join a collective play experience at Matkus Shopping Center on Saturday 19 September. You can participate by taking part in the creation of a stop-motion film or simply by
Kuopio Media Art Festival 19.9.–25.10.2026
Kuopio Media Art Festival 19.9.–25.10.2026
The first Kuopio Media Art Festival takes place from 19 September to 25 October 2026 across Kuopio. The festival brings together Finnish media artists in a varied programme of exhibitions, video works, installations, animation, sound, light, interactive art, media art screenings, events and
Jouko Lempinen: Creatures – a small retrospective17.7.- 13.9.2026 | GalleriA, KUMMA
Jouko Lempinen: Creatures – a small retrospective17.7.- 13.9.2026 | GalleriA, KUMMA
At heart, I am a colorist, but in recent years I have been carving figures out of wood.My interest in wood began by chance when I acquired some log booms as aby-product of a project. They became the public artwork the Choir of Kaukaa,followed by other sculptures. In addition to those booms, I now
Riitta Rönkkö – Second Sight 7.11.2026–31.1.2027
Riitta Rönkkö – Second Sight 7.11.2026–31.1.2027
For Riitta Rönkkö (1951–2025), art was a way of living, experiencing, seeing, and perceiving the world. She lived for art and through art. This retrospective exhibition showcases the diverse body of work by an artist who tenaciously forged her own path. The large, drawing-like paintings on crumpled
Schjerfbeck X Nordea Art Foundation Finland 14.11.2026–3.1.2027
Schjerfbeck X Nordea Art Foundation Finland 14.11.2026–3.1.2027
Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was a pioneer of modern art and one of Finland’s most esteemed artists. The exhibition presents five works by Schjerfbeck from the Nordea Art Foundation Finland’s collections. They span nearly her entire artistic career, offering glimpses into its various phases. On
Saara Reinikainen: From The Toilet To The Huuhanmäki Observatory 13.5.–12.7.2026
Saara Reinikainen: From The Toilet To The Huuhanmäki Observatory 13.5.–12.7.2026
The events in Saara Reinikainen’s drawings are not realistic, yet when viewing the works they feel like authentic moments. The insightful and humorous content of the pieces originates from everyday surroundings and ordinary situations. Reinikainen seeks a certain kind of narrative or experience in
Viggo & Victor 16.5.–30.8.2026
Viggo & Victor 16.5.–30.8.2026
At first glance, Viggo Wallensköld (b. 1969) and Victor Barsokevitsch (1863–1933) seem to have nothing in common. But upon closer inspection, one comes to a different conclusion. A strange, surprising similarity emerges. One that transcends the centuries. An Encounter That Transcends