On 20 August 2026, NON-ESSENTIAL brings art toys, sculpture, ceramics, prints and limited collectibles to Föreningen Luckan for one night during Helsinki Night of the Arts. Discover new works, one-of-one pieces, artist collaborations and objects you may never see again.

What if the things we collect, imagine, and keep for no practical reason are actually essential? On August 20th, Atom Toys brings art toys, sculpture, sound, and street art together at Föreningen Luckan for one night as part of Helsinki Night of the Arts.

Art toys sit somewhere between sculpture, character design, storytelling and collecting. Learn what makes an art toy different from an ordinary toy, how artists create them and where you can discover art toys in Helsinki.