Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums
Library
Performance
Shop
Kiasma is a museum of contemporary art situated in the heart of Helsinki. It is part of the Finnish National Gallery. Kiasma showcases and collects the art of our time – the very latest artist productions. In addition to exhibitions, Kiasma organises performances and events.
Kiasma Theatre, on the first floor of the museum, is a stage for all kinds of performances. Its programme consists of topical performances and live art productions that are coordinated with current exhibitions in the museum. Comprising experimental works of both Finnish and international performance art, the programme also includes films and installations.
Kiasma Library stocks literature on Finnish contemporary art, international trends and theory of contemporary art, as well as books showcasing artists featured in the museum’s collections. The library also has a wide range of art journals and workstations for researchers.