Miss Kompro, Nelli Penna, Janika Salonen: 120
The 120 installations consist of works inspired by Lahti, ranging from nostalgia for traditional techniques to highly conceptual references. The exhibition celebrates Lahti’s anniversary year...
Galleria Uusi Kipinä
GUK (Galleria Uusi Kipinä) is an art gallery operated by Kauno ry, located in the center of Lahti, near the city library and city theatre. The gallery comprises four exhibition spaces: Kulma, Kenno, Kymi, and Kirnu.
GUK offers a diverse and current exhibition program, showcasing around 60 exhibitions each year. All exhibitions are free of charge and open to everyone.
The gallery also houses an art lending service (Artoteque), where visitors can borrow or purchase works by local and regional artists.
GUK has been operating at Kymintie 1 since 2008.
Kymintie 1
15140 Lahti
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galleriauusikipina@kauno.fi
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Opening hours
Mon closed, Tue-Fri 12-18, Sat-Sun 12-16
Wheelchair accessible
Saara Lintunen: Botanical Remnants and Elsewhere
Saara Lintunen’s exhibition presents works inspired by her roots, the landscapes of Northern Finland. The external view and inner experience meet. Flowers, plants, birds, clothes, and curtains...
Petriina Kiiskinen: It started with a Wallpaper
What is being chased is shattered at the first real contact. Not because it is weak, but because contact changes everything. But wariness creates distance, and distance distorts — Dust, dust,...
Sanna Haimila: The Great Draft
Years ago when I first started to plan this exhibition, my intention was to make paintings. Big, colorful, juicy, canvas paintings. Whatever happened? On display are drawings instead. Large,...
Miss Kompro, Nelli Penna, Janika Salonen: Miniature public art workshop Sat 30.8.2025 at 12:30–14:30
Make your own public art suggestion from unconventional materials. You can bring your own small "inspirational piece of junk" with you. Miniature art works will be presented at GUK's...
Sanna Haimila, Nelli Penna, Miss Kompro, Janika Salonen, Petriina Kiiskinen, Saara Lintunen : Teoksen Takana – artist meeting Sun 31.8.2025 at 14:00–12:00
Teoksen Takana - artist meeting is held at Galleria Uusi Kipinä and is moderated by an artist Tiina-Liisa Kaalamo. You can either join the conversation or just listen. You're welcome to stay the...