Nordic art is gaining more and more popularity and attracts more attention across the world. If you are planning a visit to the Finnish capital, you should definitely check out these art galleries, which display contemporary art from local and international artists.
Galleria Bronda
This art gallery is considered one of the oldest in Helsinki. The gallery has exhibited Contemporary Art from 1978 onwards in over 400 exhibitions so far. The exhibitions show Finnish contemporary art and are changed every four weeks.
Address: 16 Annankatu, Helsinki
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 11am-5pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-4pm; closed on Monday.
SIC Space
This contemporary art space was opened in 2012 by a group of local artists and was recently renovated. It features revolving exhibits of visual art, photography, paintings and performance art by both Finnish and international artists.
Address: 6 Tyynenmerenkatu, Jätkäsaari, Helsinki
Opening hours: Thursday and Friday from 2pm-6pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-4pm
Kiasma
Opened in 1998 in an architectural landmark building, Kiasma is part of the Finnish National Gallery, which is considered one of the leading museums of contemporary art in the Nordic region. The museum showcases and collects art of our time and make it more accessible.
Address: 2 Mannerheiminaukio, Helsinki
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10am-8:30pm; Saturday from 10am-6pm; Sunday from 10am-5pm; closed on Monday.