Artefakti Graduation Show 2026
3–9 September 2026
Puristamo, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki
Opening Event
3 September 2026
The exhibition venue is wheelchair accessible via ramps and elevators. Accessible toilets are available on-site, and the venue is reachable by public transport. As Kaapelitehdas is a historic industrial building, some doors are heavy and not automatic. Visitors requiring additional assistance are encouraged to contact the organizers in advance.
ARTEFAKTI Graduation Show Exhibition 3.09-9.09 Artefakti is the annual graduation exhibition showcasing work done by new graduates from the Contemporary Design MA programme (CoDe) at Aalto University School of Art, Design and Architecture. The Contemporary Design program focuses on material research, sustainable solutions and hands-on reflections. Studies are context-driven and encourage students to expand their thinking beyond established processes, merging traditional crafts with an experimental design mindset. Opening Event 3 September 2026 | Puristamo, Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki Join us for the opening of ARTEFAKTI 2026, the annual graduation exhibition of the Contemporary Design MA programme at Aalto University. The exhibition showcases the work of emerging designers whose practices span material research, craft, sustainability, experimentation, and contemporary design inquiry. The opening event brings together designers, industry professionals, researchers, students, and the wider public to celebrate a new generation of creative practitioners. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the exhibition firsthand, meet the graduates, and engage in conversations around contemporary design, materials, and making.
