Alternative Kalevala in the making Arts & cultureLiterature Alternative Kalevala in the making The Finnish national epic Kalevala leans on Christianity – how about another Kalevala based on bear cults and shamanism?
Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story Arts & cultureDesign Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story We visit Finnish clothing designer Samu-Jussi Koski, who runs the Samuji label, known for quality and timelessness.
Bringing unique views to Finnish film Arts & cultureFilm Bringing unique views to Finnish film Multicultural Finnish director Dome Karukoski’s films blend European and US sensibilities to win audiences over.
Sisu, sauna, Sibelius and heavy metal, too Arts & cultureMusic Sisu, sauna, Sibelius and heavy metal, too Sibelius’s 150th birthday: Find out how the composer’s own piano sounds, and what he and heavy metal have in common.
Toasting Finland’s Jean Sibelius at 150 Arts & cultureMusic Toasting Finland’s Jean Sibelius at 150 The 150th anniversary of composer Jean Sibelius’s birth is celebrated in 2015 with events in Finland and around the world.
Iraqi-born artist feels at home in Helsinki Arts & cultureVisual arts Iraqi-born artist feels at home in Helsinki We talk to Baghdad-born Adel Abidin, who has been making art in Finland using an array of media for more than a decade.
Night visions fill Helsinki cinemas Arts & cultureFilm Night visions fill Helsinki cinemas Helsinki’s Night Visions Film Fest has action, sci-fi and cult movies and big-name guests.
Finnish author explores limits and truth Arts & cultureLiterature Finnish author explores limits and truth We meet Riikka Pulkkinen, whose novels earn her a place in the upper ranks of young Finnish authors.
