NON-ESSENTIAL: A One-Night Art Toy Exhibition in Helsinki
On 20 August 2026, NON-ESSENTIAL brought art toys, sculpture, ceramics, prints and sound to Föreningen Luckan for one night during Helsinki Night of the Arts. It was Finland's first art toy exhibition, with ten artists from Helsinki and abroad.
Why Play Is Not Just for Children
Play does not stop being important when we become adults. It helps us imagine, experiment, connect and create. Here is why play belongs in art, everyday life and the communities we build.