OAF X Espoo: TOIVO Exhibition at West Metro
Monday – Friday: 5:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM
The artworks at the Espoonlahti and Tapiola stations are located in the free-access area.
The artworks at the Aalto University station are located in the paid area, where a valid ticket is required.
TOIVO takes over the Länsimetro
The Outsider Art Festival’s TOIVO exhibition is on view at Länsimetro stations until 21 September 2026. Across three stations, three artists’ drawings, linocuts and mixed media at giant scale – in this autumn’s busiest gallery!
Espoonlahti – Juha Pesonen
Tampere-based image-maker and thinker, mapping out the human aspects of life. An ITE and outsider artist.
Aalto University – Mikael Valjakka
Visual artist at the Kaarisilta Art Studio in Lahti; his linocuts turn animals into sympathetic companions.
Tapiola – Riina Noro
At the Autism Foundation’s art studio since 2013; explores societal themes without losing sight of the individual. Kettuki’s Artist of the Year 2023.
Inclusively curated by the OAF working group with graphic designer Klaus Welp. Also in OAF’s Virtual Gallery: outsiderart.fi/online-stage
In collaboration with: Outsider Art Festival, Pertin Valinta, KulttuuriEspoo, Länsimetro, Novela, Virtual Art Gallery.
