Exhibitions

Unique gallery spaces with changing exhibitions.
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August
 
15
 – 
September 6, 2025

Risto Jarva's photographs from 1950's Europe

Hot and Cool

Film director Risto Jarva (1934-1977) made two trips to Europe with his schoolmate Juhani Jauhiainen on a 125cc Vespa: in 1954 via France to Italy and in 1955 to Spain and Portugal. The third trip was made in a dilapidated Renault in 1959 via Yugoslavia and Greece to Turkey. These trips resulted in hundreds of photographs, from which the Risto Jarva Society has compiled an exhibition in the Tile and Cellar galleries of Laterna Magica. The opening of the exhibition will be celebrated on the Night of the Arts on Thursday, August 14, from 5-7 p.m.
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August
 
15
 – 
September 6, 2025

Eija Pokkinen and Timo Pyhälä

Maaemon katse - The Gaze of Mother Earth

Eija Pokkinen's ink, charcoal and pastel drawings and Timo Pyhälä's stone sculptures, elves and earthlings, engage in a dialogue at the Laterna Magica Book Gallery.Exhibition opening on the Night of the Arts, August 14, from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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Past exhibitions

July
 
23
 – 
August 9, 2025

Group photography exhibition

Moments in Helsinki

Laterna Magica's summer exhibition features photographs by several photographers who have photographed Helsinki. The exhibition includes works by the following photographers: Jorma Hinkka, Martti Jämsä, Jaakko Kilpiäinen, Johnny Korkman, Antti Närhi, Sanni Seppo, Antero Takala, Tuomo-Juhani Vuorenmaa and Tapio Wilska.
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July
 
23
 – 
August 9, 2025

Bathory Legion and Väkevä Voima

Furie, photography, glass artworks and paintings

The art exhibition consists of photography by Bathory Legion and glass artworks and paintings by Väkevä Voima. Bathory Legion is a photographer specializing in urbex and underground photography, and the exhibition will see Rome from a chthonic perspective. Väkevä Voima's glowing glass artworks are juxtaposed with dark-toned paintings.
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June
 
25
 – 
July 19, 2025

Mari Savio

EUKKO, textile works, paintings and sketches

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June
 
25
 – 
July 19, 2025

Kari Alakoski and Mira Ollila

Made of Stardust, glass art

Welcome to exhibition opening on Tuesday June 24, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. The exhibition Made of Stardust in our Tile and Cellar Galleries consists of works by two glass artists.
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May
 
28
 – 
June 14, 2025

Jenni Höök

ADHD and Self, photographs

The exhibition by photographic artist Jenni Höök in the Book Gallery considers ADHD and the meaning of the diagnosis. The exhibition highlights the people behind ADHD. The focus is on the individual's experience of how the diagnosis has affected their self-image and well-being. Exhibition opening on Tuesday May 27th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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May
 
28
 – 
June 14, 2025

Erkki Luoma-aho

Cave paintings and drawings from Africa, photographs

Erkki Luoma-aho's (b. 1947) photography exhibition in the Tile and Cellar galleries tells us through photographs of rock paintings and drawings what life was like in Africa 6,000 – 10,000 years ago. Exhibition features images from 9 countries: Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Somaliland, Tanzania and Namibia. Exhibition opening on Tuesday May 27th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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May
 
7
 – 
May 24, 2025

Spring exhibition by Toimela print workshop

Primavera, fine art prints

Primavera! Oh lovely spring! Welcome to the opening of the spring exhibition by Toimela print workshop on Tuesday May 6th from 5 pm. to 7 p.m.
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May
 
7
 – 
May 24, 2025

Helsinki Art School - Graduation exhibition

Kasvukausia - Seasons of Growth

This year the graduating class presents works where the theme of growth is mediated as a continuous, multi-stage and creative process that occurs in nature, humans and society. The exhibition features drawings, paintings, graphics as well as animation and installation.These works are done by longtime students of Helsinki Art School. Welcome to the exhibition opening on Tue May 6th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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April
 
2
 – 
May 3, 2025

Petra Giacomelli

Around the World in Kiviharju

Petra Giacomelli is a Finnish artist who has lived in Italy since 1983 and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. Giacomelli's exhibitions are often thematic or have strong links to literary sources. Artist books, wordless stories realized in old glued-on books, have been her signature works for years. Exhibition opening on Tuesday April 1st from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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April
 
2
 – 
May 3, 2025

Erkki Raskinen

You Never Know, photographs

From my long career as a photojournalist, I have gathered for this thirteenth solo exhibition some surprising situations that I have managed to capture with my camera. The first pictures are from the 1960's. Exhibition opening on Tuesday April 1st from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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March
 
12
 – 
March 29, 2025

Group exhibition

Kehä - Circle

Circle is an art exhibition with works that grow from the beliefs, celebrations, customs and object culture of Northern European people, interpreting traditions without prejudice, searching for new meanings.
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March
 
12
 – 
March 29, 2025

International group exhibition

Dinner Party

Dinner Party is an international group exhibition and artistic dialogue between five artists: Eepi Chaad, Inka-Maaria Jurvanen, Kelly Moran, Susan Plum and Chasity Porter.Techniques vary from collage to drawing and original prints.
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February
 
19
 – 
March 8, 2025

Leena Saraste

Palestine, photographs

Photographic artist and researcher Leena Saraste (b.1942) has photographed in various parts of the world during her long career. In the early 1980s, Saraste was one of the first female photographers in the Palestinian territories, Syria and Lebanon, among other places. In 1983, Saraste compiled her photographs into a journalistic photo book, Rakkaani, Palestiina (Tutkijaliitto, 1983).The small-scale exhibition will revisit the everyday life of Palestinians in the 1980s, which was overshadowed by uncertainty and violence. However, the images also reflect hope and warmth.
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February
 
19
 – 
March 8, 2025

Miia Kallio

Love Bears All Things, ceramic sculptures and installation

The exhibition Love Bears All Things consists of ceramic sculptures and an installation, explores life as a family member of someone with mental health challenges. Exhibition opening on Tuesday Feb 18th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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January
 
29
 – 
February 15, 2025

Makla Krés Laine, Taru Loukoila, Iiro Ollila and Tuuli Vatula

Animal Garden

The Animal Garden is an exhibition of works by three artists and one composer that transports its viewers to the edge of wonder. Exhibition opening on Tuesday January 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Warm welcome!
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