The Outsider
Hall
For the first time in 2026, the Collector’s forum will open a public exhibition in Helsinki through the Outsider Hall, a special curated section featuring selected submissions from artists, agencies, studios and individual collectors around the world.
Objects may be real or imagined, inherited or newly created, photographed or AI-generated. They may be treasured possessions, fictional artifacts, or personal works that carry significance, history or desire.
Selected submissions will be catalogued in the STChM Archive and presented as part of the 2026 Collector’s Forum in Helsinki, Finland.
Upload a single object or an entire collection. Include a title, a brief description and one or more images. Submissions are open to artists, designers, agencies, collectors and anyone with an object they believe deserves preservation.
Outsider Forum Submissions
STChM is pleased to present the outsider submissions for the 2026 Helsinki Collectors Forum. This section serves as a live catalogue of objects submitted by artists, collectors, agencies, studios and private individuals from around the world. Each entry is assigned a forum lot number and catalogued in the standard auction format, including the object title, description, contributor and organisation. Together, these submissions form an expanding archive of rare, unusual and speculative objects that will be considered for inclusion in this year’s exhibition and exchange.
CF26-OS/LOT 002
‘The Silent Witness’
Description
Hand-carved wooden figure with tail, Cape Town, 2025.
Michael Michaels
Private
CF26-OS/LOT 003
‘Viper Cane’
Description
Walking stick with carved serpent handle, Central Europe, c. 1890.
Petra Heming
SITE FOUNDATION
CF26-OS/LOT 004
‘Standing Cat’
Description
Patinated bronze feline figure, unknown origin, c. 20th century.
Daniel Loren
Private
CF26-OS/LOT 005
‘The Watcher Mask’
Description
Painted ceremonial mask with gold detailing, Norway, 800AD
Sara Boetker
Private
CF26-OS/LOT 006
‘Pilgrim Sandals’
Description
Carved wooden platform sandals with leather straps, Japan, c. 1920.
Father Luigi
Vatican City
CF26-OS/LOT 007
‘Index Reliquary’
Description
Preserved human finger mounted on wooden staff, unknown origin, date unknown.
Modanna
BUCHAREST CIRCUS
CF26-OS/LOT 008
‘The Burden of Office’
Description
Articulated carved figure with multiple legs, mixed media sculpture, contemporary.
Ivan Kobe
Private
CF26-OS/LOT 009
‘Han Mo’
Description
A small hand-painted wooden kokeshi figure wearing a broad ceremonial hat, Northern Japan, Edo period
Neira Zahirovic
Private