Main Venue

The Old Glass Factory in Riihimäki is the main stage of the Finnish Glass Biennale and will be open to all from 5–8 June, daily from 11am to 6pm.

Visitor information can be found here.

The Old Glass Factory is a historic industrial site, now owned by Kallioinen Yhtiöt Oy. In June, its ground floor will be transformed into a dynamic space featuring a wide-ranging glass exhibition, a glass bar by top chef Markus Aremo, and a stage with daily programming.
Open discussions on glass will be held every day at 12pm and 16pm – details and speaker lists will be published soon.

The main exhibition features works selected through an open call, including pieces by Arni Aromaa, EGS, Matias Karsikkaa, Konsta Klemetti, Aleksi Puustinen, Janne Rahunen, Helmi Remes, Kimmo Reinikka, Sauli Suomela, Henri Timperi and Tommi Toija.

Also featured is a joint exhibition by students from Finland’s leading design schools, including Aalto University, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Tavastia Vocational College, and the Ikaalinen College of Crafts and Design.

The experience is completed by a special exhibition curated by Japanese designer Akira Minagawa from the collections of the Finnish Glass Museum: “Historical Works of Finnish Glass Artists – From Art to Everyday Life”. Minagawa has also created a unique glass art piece made in collaboration with glassblower Kaappo Lähdesmäki at Nuutajärvi Glass Village.