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Helsinki Biennial 2027 Announces Theme 'Unknowns' and Curators

festival-fair · 2026-08-26

The fourth edition of the Helsinki Biennial, themed 'Unknowns', is set for 2027. Curators Mami Kataoka and Arja Miller will showcase artists from Finland and across the globe. Events will unfold on Vallisaari Island, in Esplanade Park, and at the HAM Helsinki Art Museum. The 'Unknowns' theme addresses current global issues, such as political instability, environmental crises, and increasing uncertainty. This biennial seeks to engage with the unknown through curiosity, employing imagination and artistic exploration to delve into the incomprehensible. It embraces the unresolved and obscured, transforming uncertainty into a source of wonder and a chance to rethink our perceptions. Art Daily announced the event but did not provide specific dates or a list of artists.

Key facts

  • Helsinki Biennial 2027 is the fourth edition of the event.
  • The theme is 'Unknowns'.
  • Curators are Mami Kataoka and Arja Miller.
  • Venues include Vallisaari Island, Esplanade Park, and HAM Helsinki Art Museum.
  • The biennial features artists from Finland and around the world.
  • The theme responds to political turmoil, environmental upheaval, and uncertainty.
  • The announcement was made on Art Daily.
  • No specific dates or artist list were provided in the source.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Helsinki Biennial
  • HAM Helsinki Art Museum
  • Art Daily

Locations

  • Helsinki
  • Finland
  • Vallisaari Island
  • Esplanade Park

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