Kantola Summer 2025

This summer, the beautifully designed and elegantly furnished Kantola residence in Sunila, the former official home of the pulp mill’s director, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, hosts an impressive four exhibitions under one roof.

One exhibition tells the story of Lauri Kanto, the first director of the Sunila pulp mill and original resident of Kantola, through a photo collection. In another, local Sunila-based artists explore their homes and surroundings through art. On the ground floor, visitors will find portrait works by footballer Atom Tanaka, who has played for HJK, Japan’s top league, and now represents KTP in Kotka — and who has made Sunila his home. His works focus on portraits of Finnish dogs.

The exhibition lineup is completed by paintings by Takuyo Kawachi, a Japanese-born artist now based in Helsinki, who captures the moods and moments of his new homeland.

As in previous summers, a small shop will also operate in Kantola, offering items related to Aalto, Sunila, and the exhibitions.