Finnish gallery Makasiini Contemporary has announced it will open a new location in Helsinki this fall, after eight years in Turku. The 8,000-square-foot space, located in Helsinki's historic Train Factory in Pasila, will debut on September 19 with three simultaneous exhibitions: solo shows by Spanish painter Jorge Galindo and Canadian painter Cindy Phenix, plus a group exhibition featuring artists from the gallery's roster. Founded in 2016 by Frej Forsblom, the gallery also maintains its flagship in Turku's former governor's stables, built in 1832.
The expansion marks a significant step for Makasiini Contemporary, which has become a formidable presence in Finland's art scene, representing an internationally diverse roster and participating in major art fairs like Untitled Art Miami Beach, Atlanta Art Fair, and Art SG. The move to Helsinki's cultural hub reflects the gallery's ambition to grow its reach and influence, while its robust online programming continues to shape the digital art landscape. This development underscores the ongoing vitality of Finland's contemporary art market and the strategic importance of Helsinki as a cultural capital.