Nordic Culture Point (www.nkk.org/en, Kaisaniemenkatu 9, 00170 Helsinki)
September 22–October 8, 2026. Open tue, wed and thu at 12–19
Opening event 17.9.2026 17.00 – 19.00
When you think of the Nordic and Baltic regions, your first associations might be trolls and Vikings, the midnight sun and polar nights, saunas and ice swimming, hygge and fika, Nokia and Ikea. Maybe you have also heard about the excellent school system and the strong social welfare models. But what is behind these notions? Sixteen comics artists from across the Nordics and Baltics created works that reflect their unique perspectives on life in the region.
Participating artists: Akvile Magicdusté (LT), Cecilia Vårhed (SE), Clara Jetsmark (DK), Disa Wallander (SE), Elín Elísabet (IS), Emmi Valve (FI), Ida Neverdahl (NO), Joonas Sildre (EE), Jurjis Tatarkins (LV), Laura Ķeniņš (CA), Liisa Kruusmägi (EE), Mari Ahokoivu (FI), Ona Kvašytė (LT), Søren Glosimodt Mosdal (DK), Tim Ng Tvedt (NO), Tommi Musturi (FI). Curator: David Schilter (LV).
Along with the exhibition comes the publication of the 57th Baltic Comics Magazine š!, Mythbústers, which collects these stories and will be distributed worldwide. The exhibition is organised by Kuš! in collaboration with Nordic Council of Minister’s Office in Latvia, Helsinki Comics Festival, and Nordisk kulturkontakt.
It is supported by Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation, Nordic Council of Minister’s Office in Latvia, Danish Cultural Institute, Embassy of Sweden in Riga, and Nordisk kulturkontakt.
