Calendar

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

Fri 6/8 - Tue 31/8

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

9 Young Textile Artists/9 Nuorta Tekstiilitaiteilijaa

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Sat 21/8 - Tue 31/8

Pumpkin
Eerikinkatu 1
Free entry

Aarrekid Autumn Collection

Aarrekid prensents its new "Space journey" collection for kids.

Showroom, galleria & työhuone Fem.man week of happening

Mon 23/8 - Fri 27/8

Fem
Fleminginkatu 5

Showroom, galleria & työhuone Fem.man week of happening

Mon 23.8: Leather workshop (Mirkka Metsola); Tue 24.8: Textile printing workshop (Kaisa Riivari); Wed 25.8: Charcoal-animation workshop (Sari Kettunen ja Meri Mort); Fri 27.8: Open Doors day. On display: Kallio postcards, project exhibition and crafts made in workshops.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Thu 26/8 at 14.00-18.00

Kangasalantie 4
Free entry

Open House at Musta Design

Meet our designers and see some of their products and prototypes.

Thu 26/8 at 18.00-20.00

Botanic Garden, Palm House, Unioninkatu 44
Free entry.

Clues to Open Helsinki party at the Botanic Garden

Welcome to celebrate the Clues to Open Helsinki project by OK Do and Sitra

Thu 26/8 at 18.00-22.00

Southern tip of Seurasaari island, Helsinki

Kalevalakehto Opening

In 26 August, the Kalevalakehto will open in Seurasaari; designed and built by American and Finnish students of architecture and design, it is inspired by the Kalevala as a modern design.

Tiia Vanhatapio 5 Year Jubilee Showcase!

Thu 26/8 at 19.00

Hotel Katajanokka, Merikasarminkatu 1a
Free entry.

Tiia Vanhatapio 5 Year Jubilee Showcase!

Tiia Vanhatapio's five-year jubilee catwalk show at Hotel Katajanokka courtyard . Presenting the best of her best!

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Tue 31/8

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

9 Young Textile Artists/9 Nuorta Tekstiilitaiteilijaa

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Sat 21/8 - Tue 31/8

Pumpkin
Eerikinkatu 1
Free entry

Aarrekid Autumn Collection

Aarrekid prensents its new "Space journey" collection for kids.

Mon 23/8 - Fri 27/8

Fem
Fleminginkatu 5

Showroom, galleria & työhuone Fem.man week of happening

Mon 23.8: Leather workshop (Mirkka Metsola); Tue 24.8: Textile printing workshop (Kaisa Riivari); Wed 25.8: Charcoal-animation workshop (Sari Kettunen ja Meri Mort); Fri 27.8: Open Doors day. On display: Kallio postcards, project exhibition and crafts made in workshops.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 at 15.30 - 23.30

Event around the city
Free admission to most events

The Night of the Arts

The Night of the Arts takes over Helsinki for the 22nd time on 27 August. Audiences will again be treated to new art and new experiences that they can enjoy both as spectators and as active participants.

Fri 27/8 at 17.00-19.00

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

pihalla

Let's build and feel a moving cardboard architectural form.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Fri 27/8 at 17.00-21.00

Dianapuisto (Kolmikulman puisto), Erottajankatu
Free entry

Design District Auction

Welcome to the traditional Design District Auction! Good food and music will be also offered. All profits go to charity.

Fri 27/8 at 18.00-21.00

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Helsinki beach ball workshop

Send your regards to the future! On Helsinki beach balls you can write about and draw your favourite Helsinki beaches, places and summer moments.

Fri 27/8 at 18.00

Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry.

The Night of the arts at lorukoru

Art becomes a piece of jewellery.

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Tue 31/8

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

9 Young Textile Artists/9 Nuorta Tekstiilitaiteilijaa

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Sat 21/8 - Tue 31/8

Pumpkin
Eerikinkatu 1
Free entry

Aarrekid Autumn Collection

Aarrekid prensents its new "Space journey" collection for kids.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 29/8 at 11.00-17.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Free entry

Design Market

The immensely popular Design Market is here again!

Sat 28/8 - Sun 29/8 at 11.00-17.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Free entry

Creative space of Madeby: Market

Eleven showrooms will be opened on the balcony of the Cable Factory during the Helsinki Design Market 28.–29.8.2010.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Sat 28/8 at 19.30

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Invitation only

Creative space of Madeby : Fashion Show

Madeby Fashion Show Saturday 28.8. on the balcony of the Cable Factory.

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Tue 31/8

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

9 Young Textile Artists/9 Nuorta Tekstiilitaiteilijaa

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Sat 21/8 - Tue 31/8

Pumpkin
Eerikinkatu 1
Free entry

Aarrekid Autumn Collection

Aarrekid prensents its new "Space journey" collection for kids.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 29/8 at 11.00-17.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Free entry

Design Market

The immensely popular Design Market is here again!

Sat 28/8 - Sun 29/8 at 11.00-17.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Free entry

Creative space of Madeby: Market

Eleven showrooms will be opened on the balcony of the Cable Factory during the Helsinki Design Market 28.–29.8.2010.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Tue 31/8

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

9 Young Textile Artists/9 Nuorta Tekstiilitaiteilijaa

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Sat 21/8 - Tue 31/8

Pumpkin
Eerikinkatu 1
Free entry

Aarrekid Autumn Collection

Aarrekid prensents its new "Space journey" collection for kids.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Mon 30/8 - Fri 3/9

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Mon 30/8 at 21.00 - 23.30

Free entry
Starts from Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13
(Museum of Natural History)

LightMapping Night Walk

The idea of the walk is to observe and photograph Helsinki by night. During the walk participants can learn and talk about the lighting, architecture, designers and the final realization of the buildings en route.

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Tue 31/8

Taidesalonki Piirto
Uudenmaankatu 7
Free entry

Young Textile Artists 2010-Nuoret Tekstiilitaiteilijat 2010

9 Young Textile Artists/9 Nuorta Tekstiilitaiteilijaa

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Sat 21/8 - Tue 31/8

Pumpkin
Eerikinkatu 1
Free entry

Aarrekid Autumn Collection

Aarrekid prensents its new "Space journey" collection for kids.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Mon 30/8 - Fri 3/9

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Tue 31/8 - Sat 4/9

HubHelsinki
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Free entry
Opening 31.8, 18-20

The 3 Inch Canvas "Taidetta kännykässä" näyttely

The 3 Inch Canvas Exhibition for Art on Mobiles! The exhibition will feature a set of highly interesting artworks (on mobiles) from a diverse group of artists.

Tue 31/8 - Fri 3/9

Elefanttikortteli
Katariinankatu 3
Free entry

The Golden Era Exhibition

The Site Specific photo exhibition tells the story of two cities, Terijoki and Istanbul.

Tue 31/8 - Wed 30/11

Espan lava
Pohjoisesplanadi 19
Free entry

Lavatanssit - Dance at Esplanadi Park

Would you like to dance in Espa Park? Lavatanssit, organized by the designer group Kaamos, is a combination of design exhibition mixed with a summery open-air dance (in Finnish, lavatanssit).

Taiteilijana verkossa - ja vähän kännykässäkin

Tue 31/8 at 12.00-17.00

HubHelsinki
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Free entry

Taiteilijana verkossa - ja vähän kännykässäkin

Seminaari on suunnattu taiteilijoille ja pyrkii antamaan virikkeitä miten hyödyntää Internetiä, sosiaalista mediaa ja kännyköitä taiteen jakelussa, markkinoinnissa ja yhteydenpidossa yleisöön.

Tue 31/8 at 13.00-19.00

Takkatie 1
Free entry

Open House at Martela House

Welcome to Martela House on Tuesday, 31 August

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Mon 30/8 - Fri 3/9

Advertisements published in Helsingin Sanomat between 30.8-3.9.2010

Organic Advertising®

Organic Advertising® is advertising that has grown naturally, without extravagant promises and praises.

Tue 31/8 - Sat 4/9

HubHelsinki
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Free entry
Opening 31.8, 18-20

The 3 Inch Canvas "Taidetta kännykässä" näyttely

The 3 Inch Canvas Exhibition for Art on Mobiles! The exhibition will feature a set of highly interesting artworks (on mobiles) from a diverse group of artists.

Tue 31/8 - Fri 3/9

Elefanttikortteli
Katariinankatu 3
Free entry

The Golden Era Exhibition

The Site Specific photo exhibition tells the story of two cities, Terijoki and Istanbul.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9 (Prof. event)
€13/9 (Public event)

ArtHelsinki 2010 - Contemporary Art Fair

ArtHelsinki is the biggest and the most international art fair in Finland focusing exclusively on contemporary art.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 12/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9, €13/9

Ornamo at ArtHelsinki 10

O-Galleria ArtHelsinki -messuilla. Ornamon O-Galleria on kolmatta kertaa mukana nykytaiteen ja taideteollisuuden ArtHelsinki -tapahtumassa 1.-5.9.2010.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Pattern Lab11-Collection

International pattern design group formed by MA textile design students from the University of Art and Design (Taik) of Aalto University.

FOODjeCTS exHIBITION AT THe CABLe FACTOrY

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FOODjeCTS exHIBITION AT THe CABLe FACTOrY

The new wave of Spanish cuisine and design will set the table at the Cable Factory’s Foodjects exhibition, which will take place as part of the Helsinki Design Week.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Self-Taught Fashion

A fashion exhibition for Self-Taught Fashion designers. The idea of this exhibition is to get a chance to see the designs and hear the stories of designers who have graduated from the fashion school of life.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Brainport Design For Happy Living

The Dutch Brainport Design display for Happy Living exhibition brings together a cross-section of creations from our sister design city, Eindhoven, to the Cable Factory.

FreeDOM OF CreATION’S 10-YeAr ANNIVerSArY exHIBITION

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FreeDOM OF CreATION’S 10-YeAr ANNIVerSArY exHIBITION

Design company Freedom of Creation is celebrating its 10th year in business. FOC is a pioneer in the use of 3D printing technology in the design industry.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

The Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Pasila district of Helsinki, Messuaukio 1.

Habitare 10

Habitare, Finland’s largest furniture, interior decoration and design fair, will be held from 1 to 5 September at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

HÄ? — Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary

The pictures on display at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will arrive in Finland. This Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary breaks the lingual barrier between the two cultures. In the pictures Finnish places and situations meet Chinese characters. First we wonder, then we understand.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Sari Palosaari Momo City – Prospect #3

Momo City – Prospect #3 is a large architectural installation, the third built under the name of Momo City. These sculpture-like installations are made out of Ikea tables and shelves combined with the type of laminate cabinets commonly used in Finnish apartments.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Petteri Kokkonen: Stories from Koskenkorva village

Photographer Petteri Kokkonen has immortalised life, death, misery and love in the farthest corners of the world, like in Darfur, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Palestine and Northern Ireland, before subsequently returning to Ostrobothnia, to Koskenkorva village (neighbouring Ilmajoki). The images on display during Helsinki Design Week tell tales from Petteri¹s home district.

Wed 1/9 - Thu 30/9

Taito Shop Helsky
Eteläesplanadi 4
Free entry

Minimo Bag

Minimo Bag takes over the display window of Taito Shop Helsky during September.

Wed 1/9 at 11.00-17.00

Adams-sali, Erottajankatu 15-17
Tickets: Grafia members 50€/non-memb. 100€/studets 40€ (inc. lunch, coffee, cocktails).

Grafia Freelancer Hub -seminaari

Tule kuulemaan mitä jokaisen freelancerina toimivan - tai siksi aikovan - graafisen suunnittelijan, kuvittajan ja sarjakuvantekijän tulisi tietää!

Wed 1/9 at 13.00-17.00

Cable Factory, Merikaapelihalli (auditorium)
Tallberginkatu 1
Free entry

Tales about European Fashion and design

Where are the roots of European fashion and design? Where are new ideas generated and how do they expand? How can Europe profit from its rich cultural heritage when creating stronger economic well-being?

Wed 1/9 at 17.30 - 18.30

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Zhang Ke at HWD

China will be strongly represented throughout Helsinki Design Week at various events and launches. One of the most visible Chinese guests will be architect Zhang Ke.

Wed 1/9 at 18.00-21.00

Skanno Showroom
Mannerheimintie 6
Free entry

Skanno Open House

Interesting guests, an eventful programme and beautiful products. Surprises to come!

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Mon 30/8 - Fri 3/9

Advertisements published in Helsingin Sanomat between 30.8-3.9.2010

Organic Advertising®

Organic Advertising® is advertising that has grown naturally, without extravagant promises and praises.

Tue 31/8 - Sat 4/9

HubHelsinki
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Free entry
Opening 31.8, 18-20

The 3 Inch Canvas "Taidetta kännykässä" näyttely

The 3 Inch Canvas Exhibition for Art on Mobiles! The exhibition will feature a set of highly interesting artworks (on mobiles) from a diverse group of artists.

Tue 31/8 - Fri 3/9

Elefanttikortteli
Katariinankatu 3
Free entry

The Golden Era Exhibition

The Site Specific photo exhibition tells the story of two cities, Terijoki and Istanbul.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9 (Prof. event)
€13/9 (Public event)

ArtHelsinki 2010 - Contemporary Art Fair

ArtHelsinki is the biggest and the most international art fair in Finland focusing exclusively on contemporary art.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 12/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9, €13/9

Ornamo at ArtHelsinki 10

O-Galleria ArtHelsinki -messuilla. Ornamon O-Galleria on kolmatta kertaa mukana nykytaiteen ja taideteollisuuden ArtHelsinki -tapahtumassa 1.-5.9.2010.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Pattern Lab11-Collection

International pattern design group formed by MA textile design students from the University of Art and Design (Taik) of Aalto University.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FOODjeCTS exHIBITION AT THe CABLe FACTOrY

The new wave of Spanish cuisine and design will set the table at the Cable Factory’s Foodjects exhibition, which will take place as part of the Helsinki Design Week.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Self-Taught Fashion

A fashion exhibition for Self-Taught Fashion designers. The idea of this exhibition is to get a chance to see the designs and hear the stories of designers who have graduated from the fashion school of life.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Brainport Design For Happy Living

The Dutch Brainport Design display for Happy Living exhibition brings together a cross-section of creations from our sister design city, Eindhoven, to the Cable Factory.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FreeDOM OF CreATION’S 10-YeAr ANNIVerSArY exHIBITION

Design company Freedom of Creation is celebrating its 10th year in business. FOC is a pioneer in the use of 3D printing technology in the design industry.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

The Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Pasila district of Helsinki, Messuaukio 1.

Habitare 10

Habitare, Finland’s largest furniture, interior decoration and design fair, will be held from 1 to 5 September at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

HÄ? — Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary

The pictures on display at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will arrive in Finland. This Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary breaks the lingual barrier between the two cultures. In the pictures Finnish places and situations meet Chinese characters. First we wonder, then we understand.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Sari Palosaari Momo City – Prospect #3

Momo City – Prospect #3 is a large architectural installation, the third built under the name of Momo City. These sculpture-like installations are made out of Ikea tables and shelves combined with the type of laminate cabinets commonly used in Finnish apartments.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Petteri Kokkonen: Stories from Koskenkorva village

Photographer Petteri Kokkonen has immortalised life, death, misery and love in the farthest corners of the world, like in Darfur, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Palestine and Northern Ireland, before subsequently returning to Ostrobothnia, to Koskenkorva village (neighbouring Ilmajoki). The images on display during Helsinki Design Week tell tales from Petteri¹s home district.

Wed 1/9 - Thu 30/9

Taito Shop Helsky
Eteläesplanadi 4
Free entry

Minimo Bag

Minimo Bag takes over the display window of Taito Shop Helsky during September.

Thu 2/9 - Wed 30/11

Design District: designdistrict.fi
Shops open till 20-21

Late Night (S)hopping

Design District shops open till late. Come to shop and discover the Design District.

Thu 2/9 at 09.00-18.00

Sami Rinne Design Shop
Runeberginkatu 35
Free entry

Sami Rinne Design Shop Happening

Launch of a new product: the SIIPI relief. Also a work demonstration: “Mukin synty” (Birth of a Mug)

Thu 2/9 - Sun 5/9

Artek Espa
Eteläesplanadi 18
Free entry

Muuto celebrates Artek 75

Muuto and Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen have co-designed a section of Artek’s flagship store in Helsinki.

Thu 2/9 - Fri 3/9 at 16.00-20.00

OpenHouseHelsinki
Tours all day, around the town
Free entry

OpenHouseHelsinki

OpenHouseHelsinki opens the doors that normally stay shut for citizens and visitors.

Thu 2/9 - Fri 3/9 at 16.00-20.00

Locations around the city: see event info
Free entry

Open Studios

Have you always wanted to peek inside a creative and innovative design office to see if the life there is as exciting as it seems? The Open Studios event opens the doors of creative offices and companies to the general public.

Thu 2/9 at 17.00-20.00

Muototalo Bravoo, Armfeltintie 12 A 1
Invitation only.

Design House Bravoo - Open Doors

Design House Bravoo celebrates its birthday with open doors.

Thu 2/9 at 18.00-22.00

Kartell flagstore Helsinki
Erottajankatu 5
Free entry

Kartell Flagstore Cocktail

Autumn is the season for great news for Kartell! Come and discover the ultimate design pieces now available in stores. You can't miss them!

Thu 2/9 at 18.00-20.00

HTC Helsinki, Auditorio Kolumbus, Tammasaarenkatu 1–5 (next to Cable Factory)
Free entry

Eero Saarinen Centennial Honorary Lecture 2010

The annual honorary lecture celebrates Eero Saarinen's legacy as a forward-looking ambitious innovator by inviting young practicing architects with international recognition to speak about their work, career and influences.

Thu 2/9 at 19.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1

Liike - Tenth Anniversary Fashion Show

Tenth anniversary fashion show displays the summer 2011 collections together with a collaborative collection from the Liike designers - in cooperation with MASI Company.

Thu 2/9 at 21.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Tickets: €20

PECHAKUCHA NIGHT

You have 20 images and 20 seconds to talk about each image, that’s a total of six minutes and forty seconds to talk about a topic that you select yourself. There are hundreds of people from various creative fields listening. What would you talk about?

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Mon 30/8 - Fri 3/9

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Tue 31/8 - Sat 4/9

HubHelsinki
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Free entry
Opening 31.8, 18-20

The 3 Inch Canvas "Taidetta kännykässä" näyttely

The 3 Inch Canvas Exhibition for Art on Mobiles! The exhibition will feature a set of highly interesting artworks (on mobiles) from a diverse group of artists.

Tue 31/8 - Fri 3/9

Elefanttikortteli
Katariinankatu 3
Free entry

The Golden Era Exhibition

The Site Specific photo exhibition tells the story of two cities, Terijoki and Istanbul.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9 (Prof. event)
€13/9 (Public event)

ArtHelsinki 2010 - Contemporary Art Fair

ArtHelsinki is the biggest and the most international art fair in Finland focusing exclusively on contemporary art.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 12/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9, €13/9

Ornamo at ArtHelsinki 10

O-Galleria ArtHelsinki -messuilla. Ornamon O-Galleria on kolmatta kertaa mukana nykytaiteen ja taideteollisuuden ArtHelsinki -tapahtumassa 1.-5.9.2010.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Pattern Lab11-Collection

International pattern design group formed by MA textile design students from the University of Art and Design (Taik) of Aalto University.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FOODjeCTS exHIBITION AT THe CABLe FACTOrY

The new wave of Spanish cuisine and design will set the table at the Cable Factory’s Foodjects exhibition, which will take place as part of the Helsinki Design Week.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Self-Taught Fashion

A fashion exhibition for Self-Taught Fashion designers. The idea of this exhibition is to get a chance to see the designs and hear the stories of designers who have graduated from the fashion school of life.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Brainport Design For Happy Living

The Dutch Brainport Design display for Happy Living exhibition brings together a cross-section of creations from our sister design city, Eindhoven, to the Cable Factory.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FreeDOM OF CreATION’S 10-YeAr ANNIVerSArY exHIBITION

Design company Freedom of Creation is celebrating its 10th year in business. FOC is a pioneer in the use of 3D printing technology in the design industry.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

The Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Pasila district of Helsinki, Messuaukio 1.

Habitare 10

Habitare, Finland’s largest furniture, interior decoration and design fair, will be held from 1 to 5 September at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

HÄ? — Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary

The pictures on display at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will arrive in Finland. This Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary breaks the lingual barrier between the two cultures. In the pictures Finnish places and situations meet Chinese characters. First we wonder, then we understand.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Sari Palosaari Momo City – Prospect #3

Momo City – Prospect #3 is a large architectural installation, the third built under the name of Momo City. These sculpture-like installations are made out of Ikea tables and shelves combined with the type of laminate cabinets commonly used in Finnish apartments.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Petteri Kokkonen: Stories from Koskenkorva village

Photographer Petteri Kokkonen has immortalised life, death, misery and love in the farthest corners of the world, like in Darfur, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Palestine and Northern Ireland, before subsequently returning to Ostrobothnia, to Koskenkorva village (neighbouring Ilmajoki). The images on display during Helsinki Design Week tell tales from Petteri¹s home district.

Wed 1/9 - Thu 30/9

Taito Shop Helsky
Eteläesplanadi 4
Free entry

Minimo Bag

Minimo Bag takes over the display window of Taito Shop Helsky during September.

Thu 2/9 - Sun 5/9

Artek Espa
Eteläesplanadi 18
Free entry

Muuto celebrates Artek 75

Muuto and Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen have co-designed a section of Artek’s flagship store in Helsinki.

Thu 2/9 - Fri 3/9 at 16.00-20.00

OpenHouseHelsinki
Tours all day, around the town
Free entry

OpenHouseHelsinki

OpenHouseHelsinki opens the doors that normally stay shut for citizens and visitors.

Thu 2/9 - Fri 3/9 at 16.00-20.00

Locations around the city: see event info
Free entry

Open Studios

Have you always wanted to peek inside a creative and innovative design office to see if the life there is as exciting as it seems? The Open Studios event opens the doors of creative offices and companies to the general public.

Fri 3/9 - Wed 30/11

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

The End Of The Story: Future

The End Of The Story: Future event gathers together young artists of the future who are not yet part of the established structures. The event, produced by Helsinki Design Week, was created so that new talents could showcase their skills and become involved in dialog with other designers as well as the general public.

Fri 3/9 - Sat 4/9 at 08.30-02.00

G18
Yrjönkatu 18

Mikä *** Maisema? maisema-arkkitehtipäivä 2010

Luento- ja keskustelutilaisuudessa tarkastellaan maisemaa poikkitieteellisesti, akateemisesti, filosofisesti, provokatiivisesti ja ennakkoluulottomasti.

Fri 3/9 at 09.00-12.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
Merikaapelihalli
Free entry

Ready Steady Go! Finland

Haluatko sinä olla yksi tulevaisuuden menestyjistä uudelleenjärjestäytyvällä ja uusia liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia tarjoavalla sporttitoimialalla? Tule kuulemaan alan tulevaisuuden näkymistä sekä luomaan yrityksesi paikka uusien tuote- ja palvelukonseptien kärkijoukossa.

Fri 3/9 at 11.00-23.00

Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Sinun Helsinki tai Espoo tai Vantaa

People from around the Helsinki metropolitan area describe their living environment using written words and visual footage.

Fri 3/9 at 11.30-18.00

Pörssisali, Pörssitalo
Fabianinkatu 14
Free entry

Suomi-asema Pörssisalissa

Suomi-asemalla esitellään luovien alojen agentuureja ja managereita sekä heidän päämiehiään.

Fri 3/9 at 13.00-17.00

Mottoform
Laivurinkatu 41. No. 4

MEET ME AT MOTTOFORM

Industrial designer Elizabeth Salonen welcomes you into her Mottoform studio to meet and talk about her recent work.

Fri 3/9 at 22.00-04.00

Club YK
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21
Tickets €5 before 23, €9 after, age 20+

URBANISM IN THE HOUSE

Release party of Tuomas Toivonen's new 12" architecture record "URBANISM IN THE HOUSE"

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 11/6 - Sat 4/9

Laituri
Narinkka 2

Myötätuulessa - Helsinki Horizon 2030

See the Future Helsinki -näe tulevaisuuden Helsinkiin!

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Tue 31/8 - Sat 4/9

HubHelsinki
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Free entry
Opening 31.8, 18-20

The 3 Inch Canvas "Taidetta kännykässä" näyttely

The 3 Inch Canvas Exhibition for Art on Mobiles! The exhibition will feature a set of highly interesting artworks (on mobiles) from a diverse group of artists.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9 (Prof. event)
€13/9 (Public event)

ArtHelsinki 2010 - Contemporary Art Fair

ArtHelsinki is the biggest and the most international art fair in Finland focusing exclusively on contemporary art.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 12/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9, €13/9

Ornamo at ArtHelsinki 10

O-Galleria ArtHelsinki -messuilla. Ornamon O-Galleria on kolmatta kertaa mukana nykytaiteen ja taideteollisuuden ArtHelsinki -tapahtumassa 1.-5.9.2010.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Pattern Lab11-Collection

International pattern design group formed by MA textile design students from the University of Art and Design (Taik) of Aalto University.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FOODjeCTS exHIBITION AT THe CABLe FACTOrY

The new wave of Spanish cuisine and design will set the table at the Cable Factory’s Foodjects exhibition, which will take place as part of the Helsinki Design Week.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Self-Taught Fashion

A fashion exhibition for Self-Taught Fashion designers. The idea of this exhibition is to get a chance to see the designs and hear the stories of designers who have graduated from the fashion school of life.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Brainport Design For Happy Living

The Dutch Brainport Design display for Happy Living exhibition brings together a cross-section of creations from our sister design city, Eindhoven, to the Cable Factory.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

FreeDOM OF CreATION’S 10-YeAr ANNIVerSArY exHIBITION

Design company Freedom of Creation is celebrating its 10th year in business. FOC is a pioneer in the use of 3D printing technology in the design industry.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

The Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Pasila district of Helsinki, Messuaukio 1.

Habitare 10

Habitare, Finland’s largest furniture, interior decoration and design fair, will be held from 1 to 5 September at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

HÄ? — Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary

The pictures on display at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will arrive in Finland. This Finnish-Chinese visual dictionary breaks the lingual barrier between the two cultures. In the pictures Finnish places and situations meet Chinese characters. First we wonder, then we understand.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Sari Palosaari Momo City – Prospect #3

Momo City – Prospect #3 is a large architectural installation, the third built under the name of Momo City. These sculpture-like installations are made out of Ikea tables and shelves combined with the type of laminate cabinets commonly used in Finnish apartments.

Wed 1/9 - Sat 4/9

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Petteri Kokkonen: Stories from Koskenkorva village

Photographer Petteri Kokkonen has immortalised life, death, misery and love in the farthest corners of the world, like in Darfur, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Palestine and Northern Ireland, before subsequently returning to Ostrobothnia, to Koskenkorva village (neighbouring Ilmajoki). The images on display during Helsinki Design Week tell tales from Petteri¹s home district.

Wed 1/9 - Thu 30/9

Taito Shop Helsky
Eteläesplanadi 4
Free entry

Minimo Bag

Minimo Bag takes over the display window of Taito Shop Helsky during September.

Thu 2/9 - Sun 5/9

Artek Espa
Eteläesplanadi 18
Free entry

Muuto celebrates Artek 75

Muuto and Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen have co-designed a section of Artek’s flagship store in Helsinki.

Fri 3/9 - Sat 4/9 at 08.30-02.00

G18
Yrjönkatu 18

Mikä *** Maisema? maisema-arkkitehtipäivä 2010

Luento- ja keskustelutilaisuudessa tarkastellaan maisemaa poikkitieteellisesti, akateemisesti, filosofisesti, provokatiivisesti ja ennakkoluulottomasti.

Sat 4/9 at 11.00-14.00

Tuomiokirkon krypta
Kirkkokatu 18, Helsinki
Min. €20 (bowl and soup)

Empty Bowls -Tyhjä kulho

"Empty Bowls" is an international project to collect funds and fight hunger on a community level. It's a cheerful day with good food, music and design.

OK Talk – Design Dialogues between Helsinki and London

Sat 4/9 at 11.30 - 13.30

ONNI
Kulmakatu 5 A 4
Free entry/See event to register

OK Talk – Design Dialogues between Helsinki and London

OK Talk brings together designers, artists and theorists operating in Finland and Britain to talk about emerging questions in design philosophy and strategic design over breakfast.

POP-UP Kulttuurikeskus/Culture Center JÄÄKELLARI

Sat 4/9 - Sun 5/9 at 12.00-18.00

Suomenlinna, Helsinki
Free entry

POP-UP Kulttuurikeskus/Culture Center JÄÄKELLARI

New culture event taking place in Suomenlinna. Music, theatre, shopping...

Sat 4/9 at 15.00

Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1
1.9 Invitation only
Entry to HDW at Cable Factory €7.50/€5
Includes all exhibitions

Metropolia Fashion show Born2Design

The fashion show represents the works of the students from the Design Department of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

Tue 1/6 - Sun 5/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

FINLAND'S WORLD EXPO 2010 PAVILION FEATURED AT DESIGN FORUM

During the summer, the Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai and its content will be featured in an exhibition at Design Forum Finland.

Wed 9/6 - Sun 26/9

Suomen rakennustaiteen
museo
Kasarmikatu 24

Suomen arkkitehtuuria Finnish Architecture 0809

The biennial survey presents pickings from the leading edge of current Finnish architecture.

Fri 6/8 - Mon 30/5

Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Adults €8, Seniors €7, Students €3

Oiva Toikka - 50 vuotta oivalluksia exhibition

Oiva Toikka (born 1931) will celebrate his career of 50 years as a designer for Iittala. In honour of the event, Design Museum's summer exhibition of 2010 will be a major retrospective of Oiva Toikka's work.

Thu 19/8 - Thu 30/9

Bulevardi 2-4
Free entry
Exhibition open 24h

One-night stand with Art

Hotel guests can pick out a painting from changing exhibitions at Klaus K and spend a night with it in their own hotel room. The painting can also be bought when checking out.

Fri 20/8 - Sun 5/9

Galleria Sinne
Yrjönkatu 23
Free entry

Finska fotoklubben - Lust & Luxury

The exhibition consists of video art, installations and photographs.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Available 24/7
Free entry.

Multicoloured Dreams -Street Art Worksite

Multicoloured Dreams turns plywood fences of selected Helsinki worksites into street art galleries.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Fredrikintori
Opening 26.8 at 19:00
Available 24/7
Free entry

UT Zero Energy House

During the Helsinki Design Week, there is an opportunity to visit the zero-energy house designed by University of Tennessee in cooperation with Metropolia University of Applien Sciences through an experiential exhibition at Fredrikintori.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4

Elinno surprises Chez Dominique

"Our kitchen is made to surprise", explains Chef Hans Välimäki of Chez Dominique. A similar point was also made by two young designers, Anni Paunila and Liang Liang, when they founded Elinno Ltd in 2008 to design and produce high quality bone china tableware.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Kamppi subway station
Exhibition follows the subway station's timetable
Free entry

Is it real?

The unexpected events in everyday passageways - patterns forming on solid surfaces, seats on the subway blooming…Prints designed by textile students are displayed in the Kamppi subway station and subway train during Helsinki Design Week 2010.

Thu 26/8 - Sun 5/9

Erottajankatu 9b, inner courtyard
Free entry

NORDIC LIGHTS OF FASHION

Award-winning concept store My o My presents selected leading lights of Scandinavian fashion in its flagship store in an Erottaja courtyard.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Free entry

Fashion Photo Helsinki

Through the interpretation of Daniela Talvitie, a Brazilian fashion photographer, Fashion Photo Helsinki presents the audience with the hottest Finnish fashion.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

Glass Design Update

The Aalto University, School of Art and Design opened the touring exhibition Glass Design Update in Autumn 2009 as a part of Tokyo Designers Week.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 19/9

Design Forum
Erottajankatu 7
Free entry

HIT happens!

John Void, Kamui, Kaamos. An energetic exhibition from three design groups. On display is furniture designed for use and living.

Fri 27/8 - Wed 6/10

Hungarian Cultural and Scientific Centre
Kaisaniemenkatu 10
Opening: 27.8, 20-21

WAMP presents Time drops - emerging Hungarian design

WAMP is a young, grass-root initiative which aims to represent Hungarian designers at festivals, design weeks, exhibitions in Hungary and throughout the world.

Fri 27/8 - Sun 5/9 at 17.00-21.00

Confirmed locations inside event.
Free entry.
Opening times may vary.
More info to come.

Windows Installations

Exhibition with performances on the opening night. Artists and designers are being commissioned to create a piece for the participating shop windows based around the theme of Storytelling.

Sat 28/8 - Sun 12/9 at 12.00-20.00

Remanderin talo
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
Opening 27.8, 20-24
Free entry

Illusion 2010 exhibition

The Illusion 2010 exhibition displays the most interesting visual designs used in the Finnish theater in the past few years.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9 (Prof. event)
€13/9 (Public event)

ArtHelsinki 2010 - Contemporary Art Fair

ArtHelsinki is the biggest and the most international art fair in Finland focusing exclusively on contemporary art.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 12/9

Helsingin Messukeskus
Messuaukio 1
€20/9, €13/9

Ornamo at ArtHelsinki 10

O-Galleria ArtHelsinki -messuilla. Ornamon O-Galleria on kolmatta kertaa mukana nykytaiteen ja taideteollisuuden ArtHelsinki -tapahtumassa 1.-5.9.2010.

Wed 1/9 - Sun 5/9

The Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, Pasila district of Helsinki, Messuaukio 1.

Habitare 10

Habitare, Finland’s largest furniture, interior decoration and design fair, will be held from 1 to 5 September at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre.

Wed 1/9 - Thu 30/9

Taito Shop Helsky
Eteläesplanadi 4
Free entry

Minimo Bag

Minimo Bag takes over the display window of Taito Shop Helsky during September.

Thu 2/9 - Sun 5/9

Artek Espa
Eteläesplanadi 18
Free entry

Muuto celebrates Artek 75

Muuto and Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen have co-designed a section of Artek’s flagship store in Helsinki.

Sat 4/9 - Sun 5/9 at 12.00-18.00

Suomenlinna, Helsinki
Free entry

POP-UP Kulttuurikeskus/Culture Center JÄÄKELLARI

New culture event taking place in Suomenlinna. Music, theatre, shopping...

Thursday, August 26 2010

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