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Michael Jackson reappears, in Finland
Arts & cultureVisual arts

Michael Jackson reappears, in Finland

Michael Jackson comes back to life and answers fans’ burning questions in a video created by Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin – but fans may not like all the answers. Article includes slideshow.

Tagged in ArtMuseumsPhotographyVisual arts
Music brings together people from all over, at Finland’s Flow Fest
Performers in red drag outfits talk with fans.
Arts & cultureMusic

Music brings together people from all over, at Finland’s Flow Fest

We talk to some of the numerous visitors from abroad at Helsinki’s Flow Festival. What brought them to Flow, and what are their impressions? Also, see our slideshow for a glimpse of festival ambiance.

Tagged in ArtFestivalsFinnishnessLifestyleMusicSummerTravel
Festivals fill Helsinki in August
Arts & cultureFestivals

Festivals fill Helsinki in August

People in Finland sure like a good festival, and the Finnish capital conveniently offers a whole bunch of them in August, when the Helsinki Festival and its partner events seem to be everywhere in the city.

Tagged in ArtFestivalsHelsinki
Outdoor drama forms a vital part of Finnish summer
Two women in rococo-styled outfits performing on a stage with a large crowd watching.
Arts & cultureTheater

Outdoor drama forms a vital part of Finnish summer

Finns are always determined to savour every second of the intense short summer – and that extends to a fondness for the summer theatre.

Tagged in ArtFinnishnessNaturePerforming artsSocietySummerTheater
“I have to get me some of this”: Finnish films and TV series you should watch
Two women holding hands on a street; the woman ahead has turned to look at the woman behind.
Arts & cultureFilm

“I have to get me some of this”: Finnish films and TV series you should watch

More than 40 Finnish films premiered in 2018, and Netflix is discovering popular Finnish TV dramas. Our list of recommendations points you to the boldest new Finnish cinema and streaming.

Tagged in ArtFilmTelevisionVideoVisual arts
Bold Finnish fashion designers attract global attention
Colourfully clad models lined up on a catwalk.
Arts & cultureFashion

Bold Finnish fashion designers attract global attention

Aalto University’s spring fashion show, held every May in Helsinki, is on the agendas of international journalists, scouts, bloggers and anyone else who’s into apparel. What’s behind the most recent success of Finnish designers?

Tagged in BusinessDesignEducationFashionLifestyle
Finland’s first feminist: Why Minna Canth’s writing is still important
An old sepia photo of Minna Canth.
Arts & cultureLiterature

Finland’s first feminist: Why Minna Canth’s writing is still important

We speak to author Minna Rytisalo about how the work of playwright, author and social activist Minna Canth remains relevant today.

Tagged in ArtEqualityGenderHistoryLiterature
13 contemporary Finnish authors you should be reading
A close-up of author Maria Turtschaninoff smiling and looking downwards.
Arts & cultureLiterature

13 contemporary Finnish authors you should be reading

We asked the pros for recommendations about contemporary Finnish authors. Here they are, each with a book title to get you started.

Tagged in EqualityLiterature

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