Suvilahti DIY – The Pearl Of Helsinki -photo exhibition

Suvilahti DIY – The Pearl Of Helsinki -photo exhibition showcases the handwork of urban residents who created hundreds of skate parks: this cultural hub was born out of a passion for independent leisure activities. Keke Leppälä's photo exhibition, Suvilahti DIY – The Pearl Of Helsinki, sheds light on the over ten-year history of the largest DIY skate park in the Nordic countries, which is currently under threat of demolition. The exhibition illustrates why Suvilahti DIY is more than just a skate park and why skateboarding is more than just riding a skateboard. 

From the beginning, everyone knew that the city's leased land was temporary and that Suvilahti DIY skate park would eventually face the possibility of demolition. However, no one could have predicted that the DIY park would become the largest in the Nordic countries and that the area would transform into such a vibrant and colorful focal point for local and communal subcultures. 

Sanomatalo,
15 July – 13 August 2023 
Mon-Fri 7-20, la-su 9-20

Free admission