“We Mean to Be Provocateurs"

The Next Helsinki project grew out of concerns and critiques raised by the Guggenheim's design competition. This opened the doorway for an alternative, something completely different.

We appreciate all the support from press outlets around the world!

• archdaily: Artists Seek Alternatives to Proposed Guggenheim Helsinki
• Archinect: The Next Helsinki counter-competition launches in response to Guggenheim Helsinki controversy
• Architect's Journal: Rival contest slams Guggenheim Helsinki shortlist
• Architizer: Michael Sorkin Talks Alternative Guggenheim Competition (excellent interview with Michael Sorkin)
• de zeen Magazine: Controversial Helsinki Guggenheim competition attracts record number of entrants
• The Guardian: Helsinki v Guggenheim: the backlash against the global megabrand is on
• Le Monde: A Helsinki, les anti-Guggenheim s'organisent (Next Helsinki, Anti-Guggenheim Group)
• Libreriamo: Guggenheim a Helsinki, la protesta dei cittadini intellettiali (Guggenheim a Helsinki, the protest of intellectual citizens)
• Metropolis: “We Mean to Be Provocateurs": Michael Sorkin on the Next Helsinki Competition
• YLE UuiSet: Guggenheim-tontille vaihtoehtoinen ideakilpailu - aloite USA (An alternative idea competition to Guggenheim - Initiative of the USA)