A 24-hour performative workshop in Helsinki 7–8 November 2026
Social Choreography Lab Helsinki final project of 2026: a 24-hour performative workshop by the artist duo Restlessminds.
Restlessminds have placed the trolls Naibaf and Linda-Lo in an apartment in Helsinki, where they now have been living for some time. For 24 hours, Restlessminds will open the apartment exclusively to visitors, offering the opportunity to encounter the trolls and participate in their activities.
Restlessminds uses the trolls to explore notions of “us and them” and the prejudices that arise towards those perceived as different or those living on the margins of society. What happens when we encounter someone who does not follow our social codes, speaks another language or behaves in ways we do not recognize? Who gets to define what is considered normal and who belongs? The trolls become both strangers and hosts.
Open the Window for the Storm is part of Restlessminds’ ongoing artistic investigation, in which improvisation, audience participation and unpredictable encounters shape the work.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION & BOOKING
Open the Window for the Storm
7–8 November 2026 | Helsinki
Booking: snoidspace@outlook.com
No experience needed, no acting required – just your presence.
Visitors are invited to book a two-hour time slot to visit the trolls in their apartment. During their visit, participants can engage with the trolls and take part in their everyday activities.
For those who wish to extend their stay, there may also be an opportunity to stay overnight.
Available visiting slots:
Saturday, 7 November
12:00–14:00
14:00–16:00
16:00–18:00
18:00–20:00
20:00–22:00
22:00–00:00
Sunday, 8 November
00:00–02:00
02:00–04:00
04:00–06:00
06:00–08:00
08:00–10:00
10:00–12:00
Booking: snoidspace@outlook.com
Location: Helsinki. The exact address will be provided upon booking.
