“KAJO” is a Finnish word describing the magical moment when the first ray of sunlight breaks through the sky.

Transforming the night into a glimmer of hope, flooding the sky with a luminous promise, and releasing the pale softness of the dawning day.

13.11.-11.12.2025

KAJO 1 — Light & Connection

Opening on November 13th in Helsinki.

Kaivopiha (Aleksanterinkatu entrance)

For this first edition in Finland, the birthplace of the project, we have chosen to present a selection of unique artworks by six artists from very different backgrounds, two of whom have come specially from France.

For providing the space, turned into a gallery by KAJO.

For providing fixtures, to help to illuminate the space.

Alexey Vdonin

For planning the space lighting, to support the artworks.

About KAJO

KAJO is a non-profit cultural organisation which casts light on artists. We actively seek out unheard voices and fresh perspectives, bring their unique work into focus, and bridge the space between invisibility and being heard. To dismantle social, cultural and structural barriers, KAJO creates experiences, dialogues and networks that forge lasting connections among creators, audiences, private partners and institutions. By doing so, KAJO helps to build an inclusive art landscape.

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