Kiasma

Kiasma is a Finnish word, most commonly used to refer to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, Finland. However, the word itself translates to "chiasm" in English.

In rhetoric and literary analysis, a chiasm (from the Greek χίασμα, "crossing," from the Greek letter Χ, pronounced "khi") is a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form. This creates a criss-cross or mirroring effect, often used for emphasis or to create a balanced or artistic effect.

Outside of the specific museum context, the Finnish word "kiasma" retains the general meaning of chiasm, indicating a crossing or intersection, particularly in abstract or conceptual contexts. It can be used to describe any structure or idea that involves a crossing or reversal of elements. It’s important to note that when referring to the rhetorical device in Finnish, "kiasmi" is used.