22–24.5.2026

Nomadic academy of experimental arts

Opening on Friday 17:00–21:00

In 2026, all artists who have held long-term studio spaces on Harakka Island will, by decision of the City, be required to leave. The event draws attention to this moment, but also celebrates the continuation of the practice of making and presenting art in the island and elsewhere.

EXHIBITIONS
open Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00

TELEGRAPH

38 years of the silent knowledge of Harakka’s artists (Heikki Mäntymaa’s archive)

KASEMATTI II

Aoi Yoshizawa: Lignes de fuite (2026), installation

KASEMATTI III

Lasse Vairio: Sea Objects installation (2023), video and sound loop

KASEMATTI IV

Laura Ruotsalainen: Prelude, kinetic sculpture (2026)
Deniz Önlü: Table Talk, digital photographs
Fragments of conversations people have around tables.
Lin Wan Qian: From Emptiness to Emptiness: Reflections on the Twelve Notes (2026)
An installation combining handmade paper and devices utilizing sound waves.

LIVE

Friday
19:00, Telegraph

Mia Simanainen – vocals
Compositions based on the poetry of Helvi Juvonen. “Juvonen’s poems are multidimensional—life and death are both present; loss and discovery, spiritual depth, and the infinite height of the sky. I pursue similar atmospheres in composition, music, and singing. Improvisation is also an essential part of the whole. I accompany myself with miniature instruments, souvenirs from around the world.” (M.S.)

Saturday 16:00, Artists’ House Auditorium

Ossi Kallioinen, carbon fiber flute, and Mikko Helenius, bandoneon

17:00
Tanssija – music and vocal performance
Tanssija is a duo by a single artist, presenting songs about the possibility and impossibility of love.

18:00
Joonas Jokiranta: Flight and Lines – lecture performance

Sunday 15:00, Artists’ House Auditorium

Screening and concert
ART SCHOOL MAA COLLECTIVE FILM PREMIERE

Creators: Meri Määttä, Sara Tammi, Vilma Tietäväinen, Anna Hallikainen, Santtu Räisänen, Aamu Hautala, Krasimir Jovanovič Hyvärinen, Sofia Nieminen, Saara Mehtonen

Heta Bilaletdin: concert