The Facts
On November 4, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that artists Leiko Ikemura and Haroon Mirza will participate in the fourth edition of Helsinki Biennial, titled "Unknowns," running from June 6 to September 19, 2027. The biennial will take place across Vallisaari Island, Esplanade Park, and HAM Helsinki Art Museum in the Finnish capital. Co-curated by Mami Kataoka and Arja Miller, the 2027 edition explores intersections of physical science, astronomy, geology, spirituality, mythology, and abstraction, bringing together around 45 artists and collectives from Finland and internationally.
The Signal
The inclusion of Ikemura and Mirza signals the biennial's emphasis on cross-disciplinary practices that bridge art with scientific and metaphysical inquiry. For collectors, this placement reinforces both artists' standing in international discourse, particularly Mirza's reputation for sound and light installations and Ikemura's painterly explorations of nature and the cosmos. The biennial's focus on "unknowns" aligns with a broader curatorial trend toward speculative and cosmological themes in large-scale exhibitions.
- Artists: Leiko Ikemura, Haroon Mirza
- People: Mami Kataoka, Arja Miller
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: HAM Helsinki Art Museum
- Locations: Helsinki
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