Young Artists 2026

Organised since 1939, the Young Artists (Nuoret) exhibition showcases recent works by artists under the age of 35. Over the decades, it has introduced numerous emerging artists and memorable works to the Finnish visual art scene. This edition also reflects themes that resonate strongly today. In the works of the young artists, there is a clear need to pause and slow down. A sense of powerlessness in the face of the world’s heavy issues emerges too – at times even taking on absurd tones – alongside critical reflection on whom society’s structures are built for. The selection also highlights a deep engagement with materials and their ecological dimensions. Artists featured in the exhibition: Onni Alanko, Tomas Aphalo, Noora El Harouny, Ronya Hirsma, Erkki Huilla, Hermanni Härmälä, Elias Langi, Katya Lesiv, Sara Manninen, Frans Nybacka, Oskar Partanen, Tommi Pasanen, Iiri Poteri, Lyy Raitala, Kristo Saarikoski, Johanna Saikkonen, Mirella Salo, Inari Sandell, Emma Sarpaniemi, Irene Suosalo, Onur Tayranogly, Armi Teva, Christine Valtonen, Lu Yufan, Xiao Zhiyu, Yuije Zhou Kunsthalle Helsinki 29.5. - 26.7.2026 Tue, Thu & Fri 11.00-18.00 Wed 11.00-20.00 Sat-Sun 11.00-17.00 Admission fee 20/12€, under 18 yrs free entry