MSL: Rush, ee, a desire
Antti Jussila and Jade Kallio, also known as the MSL artist duo, will create a world of their own within the HAM Space for New Art during the exhibition. Resembling a warehouse, the space will contain photographs, costumes, objects and a mural that will gradually take shape over the weeks of the exhibition. And, right…
MSL, 2025. Photo: MSL
This exhibition is at once in motion, stationary and in a state of disarray. Under construction.
Jussila and Kallio will be present in the space, tidying up, arranging things, taking breaks and painting. Visitors are invited to meet the artists and explore the room at the centre of the space. The artists themselves, however, are not allowed to enter it – and why this should be so remains a mystery.
The characters created by the artists come to life anew in each performance and exhibition. Ambiguous rituals, shifting states of mind and recurring objects form part of an ongoing continuum, interwoven with the characters’ earlier appearances.
For nearly two decades, MSL have combined performance, film and visual art. Exploring themes of togetherness, the body, gender and alienation, the artists challenge established conventions of artistic practice. Their work infuses everyday life with an uncanny energy, while their performances use feelings of unease and discomfort to create a gentle sense of friction.
Space for New Art is HAM’s new platform for versatile art-making and innovative exhibition concepts. The space offers – engaging both body and mind – captivating encounters with art and artists. The first open call focused on exhibition proposals that enliven the art experience through performative and audience-engaging methods.
The exhibition has been produced with support from the Finnish Heritage Agency.
The exhibition is curated by HAM’s curator Heli Harni.
Space for New Art 2026–2027
The first three selected for Space for New Art are:
- KOKIMO: Tablescape 25.9.–23.8.2026
- Antti Tolvi: For Organ and Pause, 25.9.2026–10.1.2027
- MSL: Rush, ee, a desire, 5.2.–2.5.2027
The Space for New Art is curated by HAM’s curators.