The Ars Fennica exhibition is held for the first time at HAM Helsinki Art Museum. The exhibition will be on display at the HAM Helsinki Art Museum from October 24, 2025, to March 29, 2026.
The nominees for the 2025 Ars Fennica Award are Ragna Bley, Roland Persson, Jani Ruscica, and Hanna Vihriälä. Each nominee contributes a small selection or ensemble of works to the accompanying exhibition.The Ars Fennica 2025 exhibition is curated by HAM’s curator Heli Harni.
The prize winner will be announced in February 2026. The winner is selected by international art expert Mami Kataoka, Director of the Mori Art Museum. Visitors are also invited to vote for their favourite. Ballots are available at the ticket desk upon arrival, and the Visitors’ Choice title will be presented alongside the main prize in February 2026.
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HAM Helsinki Art Museum is one of the most significant art museums in Finland and the Nordic region. HAM actively curates a broad international exhibition program and houses a rich collection of over 10,000 artworks, which includes the city of Helsinki’s public art collection. HAM is responsible for art conservation, curation, public art commissions, and acquisitions within Helsinki’s art collection, encompassing both domestic and international works. Furthermore, HAM oversees organizing the ambitious contemporary art event Helsinki Biennial. HAM operates as a foundation under the Helsinki City Group’s umbrella.