Emma Sarpaniemi takes part in Young Artists exhibition 2026. The group exhibition runs from May 29 until July 19 at Helsinki Kunsthalle.
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.
