Info session of the Art Realm ’26 biennale 21 Feb 2025

Advance registration is required for in-person attendance and will be open until February 17.

The info session from 12:00 to 13:30 can also be followed on the YouTube channel of the Public Cultural Services. Please note that the session will not be moderated or recorded. The session will be held in Finnish.

Info Session Program 21.2.25

12:00–13:30: Information on the biennial theme, the call for artworks, application criteria, and exhibition venues.

The latest updates on the artist and artwork call as well as the exhibition venues will be shared. This information will also be updated on this website.

13:30–14:00: Coffee break and networking

14:00–16:00: Panel discussion

The second part of the info session, a panel discussion focusing on the biennial theme, will only be available for in-person attendees. The panel will feature external experts, including:

Mikko Dufva, Lead Specialist at Sitra Jussi Koitela, Executive Director at M-Cult Päiviö Maurice Omwami, Curator and Researcher at the Finnish Museum of Photography Pauliina Pesonen, Curator, Researcher, and Visual Artist Meriam Trabelsi, Activist, Artist, and DJ.

16:20–17:00: Site Visit at the TR1 Building (address Väinö Linnan aukio 13)

After the info session, participants will have the opportunity to visit the upcoming exhibition spaces in the Finlayson area. We will walk together from Laikku to Finlayson starting at 16:10.