Generation 2026
A snapshot of an emerging generation of creative young people, many of whom are showing their work in public for the first time.
The Generation triennial, held for the fourth time, brings together 50 artists and collectives to explore the most pressing social questions of our time. The group exhibition for young artists is a flagship project of Amos Rex and the museum’s owner, the Amos Anderson Fund.
The Generation 2026 artists explore identity, belonging, and power structures. They amplify marginalised voices, examine the impact of technology, and use humour and absurdity as a form of resistance, showing a generation that looks at the world with a critical eye and claims its place in it openly and without compromise.
The exhibition’s partners are Amos Andersons Fund, Nuori taide and Tero Saarinen Company.
What is Generation?
Generation is an exhibition held every three years at Amos Rex. The triennial presents works by artists aged 15–23 and offers a window into a generation and their artistic practice.
Grants & residencies
Artists can apply for a grant from the Amos Anderson Fund to produce their work. Tero Saarinen Company and Nuori Taide offer mentoring and residencies for participants.
Generation jury
The artists are selected by an expert jury. Young people aged 15–23 with a connection to Finland can apply for the exhibition. This year’s artists and collectives were selected from 647 applications, representing a total of 1,141 works.
Next open call
The Generation exhibition returns in 2029 and open call begins in autumn 2027. No previous exhibition experience is required; museum staff support the artists throughout the process. The open call is published on all channels.
Snowdrop Áine-Fae Belmont | Duc Anh (Ducky) Cong & Nguyet Minh Hoang | Erial Dolores | Tara Haikka | Aarne Heikura | Rosa Helenius | Rauha Helin | Eeli Hilme | Eino Intosalmi | Eevi Kaila | Elli Kavén | Tekla Kokkonen | Paavo Kärki | Konsta Laaksosaari | Emilia Lehikoinen | Hafsa Mahamed | Stanislava Ovchinnikova | Sofia Parland & Erix Aboltins | Lena Patta | Veera Pelkonen | Arvi Penttilä | Aarni Pieski, Eeva Airavaara, Lilja Kervinen & Lucian Lovén | Gabriella Presnal | Esteri Punin, Elsa Kerava, Aaro Uusitalo, Iiris Itäkannas & Joanna Linnapuomi | Ly Rahtu | Rafael Rainti | Viola Rauta | Tapio Rokkonen | Elli Roth | Lari Rouvinen | Oiva Rytkönen | Melissa Sende | Nóra Somos | Taika Sorjonen | Alva Strang & Rafael Denisov | Leo Terävä & Aliina Kemppainen | tibs | Vilma Tietäväinen | Aura Tiira | Veikka “pvp” Toivari | Sani Tolonen | Victoria Torboli | Siiri Torvinen | Siiri Turpeinen | Johan Urrutia | Iida Viio | Sofia Vuorenmaa | Helmi Westerlund | xyny | Mira Özdemir
”Their works are raw, urgent and unapologetic.”
The Generation 2026 jury was chaired by Canadian artist, game designer, and educator Harold Hejazi.
Based in Helsinki, Harold Hejazi works in participatory performing arts, game design, and community engagement. In recent years, he has explored the use of video games in theatre, addressing themes such as race, marginalisation, and contemporary multiculturalism.
In addition to Hejazi, the jury included Generation 2023 artists Yoonsik Kim and Aino Kontinen, as well as Amos Rex Museum Director Kieran Long, curator Inna Schwanck, exhibition assistant Krista Mamia, and curator of public programmes Laura Porola.