Art weekends

Lux or the Biennial for a Helsinki art weekend?

Helsinki has two very different art trips in 2027: Lux Helsinki, a light art festival over New Year, and the summer Helsinki Biennial on Vallisaari island. I'd pick Lux for a dark, frosty city weekend and the Biennial for ferries, island art and long evenings.

BY Doug Silkstone22/09/26

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