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Here’s our concise list of the Moomin novels, by Tove Jansson, perhaps Finland’s most famous writer and artist. Relive the adventures, or, if you’ve only seen the comic strips, discover the original books. Plus: A slideshow takes you inside the National Museum’s Moomin exhibition.
The Finnish island where Moomin author Tove Jansson used to live still inspires artists
The Finnish island where Moomin author Tove Jansson used to live still inspires artists
Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, spent almost 30 summers on Klovharun, a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland. Since then, hundreds of artists have enjoyed week-long residencies at the isolated, inspiring location.
Life in motion: A visual journey into what an active lifestyle means to the Finns
Life in motion: A visual journey into what an active lifestyle means to the Finns
In Finland, movement is often woven into daily life – not just as exercise, but as a source of fun, resilience and connection. Our photo essay explores how Finns of all ages keep active, from disc golf and swimming to simply walking in the woods.
Made in Finland: Meet the designer of the iconic Snowflake reflector, which popularised a life-saving innovation
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