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  08.09.2026

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  EMMA and Saastamoinen Foundation Welcome Pauline Koffi Vandet to Finland as the Second Curatorial Fellow

  Over the next six-months, Pauline Koffi Vandet will work at EMMA while conducting independent research into Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection, one of Finland’s most significant collections of modern and contemporary art. Read more

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  04.09.2026

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  EMMA opens the long-awaited retrospective of Howard Smith

  Howard Smith's retrospective at EMMA reveals the breadth of the artist's practice and his lasting impact on Finnish visual culture. Read more

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  27.08.2026

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  Celebrations and Art Experiences This Autumn: Highlights from EMMA’s Upcoming Events

  The autumn season begins with the opening celebration of Howard Smith’s exhibition and continues with media art, thought-provoking discussions, and moments of reflection. In October, EMMA and Exhibition Centre WeeGee celebrate their 20th anniversary with a week packed with special events from 13 to 18 October. Read more

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  06.08.2026

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  From Outsider Art to Moving Image and Curatorial Practices

  A diverse programme of collaborative events launches EMMA’s autumn season. Read more

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  26.06.2026

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  Tapio Wirkkala Major Retrospective Reaches Final Venue in Japan

  Tapio Wirkkala: The Sculptor of Ultima Thule now on view at Shimane Art Museum in Japan. Read more

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  01.06.2026

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  Pride Month brings numerous events to Exhibition Centre WeeGee

  EMMA’s Pride Month main event fills the museum with drag, workshops, and performances on Saturday, 6 June. The Art Police sculpture has also been dressed in a festive outfit. Read more

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  29.05.2026

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  EMMA Award has been granted for the third time at Aalto University’s annual Näytös/Näyttely event

  The award went to BA student Sasu Takko's collection Ihokas. Read more

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  27.05.2026

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  New Adventure and Rescue Missions for children!

  Children’s author Siri Kolu and theatre director Marko Kokko have created a playful adventure story for the Collection Kakkonen exhibition, where visitors can solve challenges as they move through the exhibition. Read more

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  19.05.2026

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  Emma’s Future: A Letter from Krist Gruijthuijsen

  Dear Reader, this is Emma. She is about to turn 20 years old and finds herself at a moment of transition, gradually moving from adolescence into adulthood. As she approaches her birthday, she pauses to reflect. Read more

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  18.05.2026

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  Espoo’s Nelli has moved to Iso Omena shopping centre in Matinkylä!

  Espoo’s Nelli was unveiled in Haukilahti in 2022 and its most recent visiting location was Viapori Square in Leppävaara, selected by the Espoo Disability Council. The sculpture has now moved to its new site at Iso Omena shopping centre in Matinkylä, Espoo, where it will brighten the paths of passers-by. Read more