Photo: Réka Peurala
On show at Liszt Institute in Helsinki: Réka Peurala: Not Just For The Eye
Mon, 2 Nov – Fri, 18 Dec 2026 at Liszt Institute, Helsinki
About this event
The exhibition Réka Peurala: Not Just For The Eye opens on Monday, 2 November 2026 at Liszt Institute, Helsinki and stays until Friday, 18 December 2026. Entry is free.
Peurala is an award-winning photographer based in Finland. Through her work, she explores the space where commercial imagery and artistic expression intersect.
When people think of fine art photography, they rarely envision marketing tools. Marketing photos created for advertising, packaging, and menus are often evaluated by how efficiently they support sales, rather than their artistic value.
This exhibition sheds new light on that established practice. The twelve photographs presented here were originally created within the world of commercial photography.
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Together, they formed the panel that was awarded the Qualified European Photographer (QEP) title. Now presented in a gallery setting, they invite you to consider a simple question: can a commercial photograph also be a work of art?
Reka Peurala is an award-winning photographer, creative director, and stylist based in Finland. Through her work, she explores the space where commercial imagery, visual storytelling, and artistic expression intersect.
Liszt-instituutti, Käytävägalleria
2.11.2026 – 15.1.2027 (Christmas break)
Mon-Fri 10.00–18.00
Free entry
Event details
- Date
- Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026
- Time
- 10:00 local time
- Venue
- Liszt Institute
- Address
- Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Exhibitions · Photography
- Organiser
- Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center
Venue & getting there
Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Liszt Institute
- Metro Helsingin yliopistoMetro / subway150 m
2 min walk - Kaisaniemen MetroasemaMetro / subway150 m
2 min walk - HelsinkiTrain410 m
5 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 20 m away.
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Your visit to Liszt Institute
- Date
- Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026
- Starts
- 10:00
- Getting there
- Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 150 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 20 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Radisson RED Helsinki (80 m)
Good to know
When is the exhibition “Réka Peurala: Not Just For The Eye”?
The exhibition Réka Peurala: Not Just For The Eye runs from Monday, 2 November 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026.
Where is the exhibition “Réka Peurala: Not Just For The Eye” held?
Venue: Liszt Institute, Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for the exhibition “Réka Peurala: Not Just For The Eye”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Liszt Institute by public transport?
The closest stop is Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 150 m from Liszt Institute – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Liszt Institute?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 20 m away.
