Draining the pool - Aalto, Skateboards, and the Soundtrack of Urban Rebellion.

The Pool exhibition at Aalto2, (Alvar Aallon katu 7, Jyväskylä, Finland) is like a cosmic collision of worlds—open until September 15th. It smashes Alvar Aalto’s architectural genius into the gritty, rebellious worlds of skateboarding, rap, and hip-hop. Imagine the wild marriage of Aalto’s clean lines with the rough edges of international skateboarding culture—sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what's happening here.Three skateboarding exhibitions orbit around Aalto’s iconic Villa Mairea pool—yes, the kidney-shaped one. This design didn't just make waves in architecture; it seeped into the veins of skateboarding culture worldwide. And there’s more. The exhibition throws you headfirst into the deep end of Finnish rap history, showing how Central Finland, of all places, helped shape hip-hop into the beast it is today.

You’re not just strolling through a gallery; you’re tapping into the underground link between urban architecture and skateboarding. Aalto’s pool design? It’s the OG that inspired Thomas Church to spread round-bottom pools across California. Fast forward to the '70s: a bunch of kids in drought-stricken California, armed with skateboards and no rules, started carving up these empty pools. That’s the spark that ignited a revolution. And don't even get me started on the bending plywood tech—Aalto and Otto Korhonen paved the way for the concave skateboard decks we ride today. Seriously, if you miss this exhibition, you’ll be kicking yourself harder than a failed kickflip.

Then there's the Lizzie Armanto section—two weeks left to get a close-up of her style. It’s not just about tricks; it’s about the whole package: her decks, her outfits, her vibe. Lizzie isn’t just a skater; she’s a force, a trailblazer for women in skateboarding. If you think you know skate culture, this will make you rethink everything.

And finally, feast your eyes on the Arto Saari photo exhibition. This isn’t just some guy with a camera; Arto captures souls, not just faces. About 50 hauntingly beautiful prints on plywood, stripped down to black and white—no distractions, just raw emotion. Each shot is a gut punch, cutting through the fame of his subjects to reveal something raw, something real. Miss this, and you’ll miss a masterclass in capturing the human condition through a skateboarder's lens.

Mark your calendar—the Pool is draining soon, and you don’t want to be the last one standing outside.

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