Softness Lounge

The Softness Lounge invites visitors to relax and play. It says no to necessity and normality, and yes to daring, comfort, and tranquillity.

The installation tunes the spectators to contemplate on things that make them happy. People may gather in the lounge to listen to experience radios, watch dance videos, have themselves photographed at a photo wall, or just hang around.

At this installation, we wish to hear what puzzles you about mental well-being. Come to chat with Oulu2026-team and ask the crystal ball about mind wellbeing and future.

The communal installation has been realised by people involved with various associations, including Sami Hänninen, Virve Saaranen, Anni Paalanen, Riitta Johanna Laitinen, Mikko Verhiö, Emmi Försti, Ekaterina Paporotskaya, Sinikka Indola, Johanna Korpela, Elmiira Rajaniemi, Kati Sunila, Mallu Jäntti, Rebe Kynsilehto, Anu, Tanja, Jani Seiteri, Aki V, JouJou, Marko R, Ilari E, FromMyHeart42, Ituhippihipsteri, Mirai, Piritta, Raita, Reijo, Sade Aakko, Täti Pinkkinen, Jasmin Miettunen, Mikko Ylioinas, Matti, x, Teemu Eskelinen, Janika Ruottinen, Heikki Haapakoski, Carmen Ahonen, Juha, Lajune, Anu Höijer, Virpi Kyrönlahti, Eija Putaala, Janne, Mikko Lapinlahti, Päivi Paltapuro, Nuka Pitkänen ja Petra Tuominen.

Artistic concept: Katri Aaltio

Communal artwork: Hyvän mielen talo ry, Culture Power Station ry ja Oulu2026