Finland Spirit Sauna: From Architecture and Design to Sauna Hats
This exhibition at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art explores the history and culture of the Finnish sauna, from its architecture to daily life.Summary
The exhibition, "Finland Spirit Sauna: From Architecture and Design to Sauna Hats," delves into the history and culture of the Finnish sauna, which originated over 2,000 years ago. In Finland, the sauna is deeply ingrained in daily life, serving as a place for physical and mental relaxation and communication, with a belief that honoring the spirits residing in the sauna brings prosperity. The exhibition aims to uncover the secrets of this rich lifestyle by examining the sauna from multiple perspectives. A full-scale model of the sauna hut from Alvar Aalto's "Experimental House in Muuratsalo" will be featured. The exhibition runs from March 14 to June 28, 2026, at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and includes related talk programs and gallery tours.
(Source：ART iT)