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Glass on wings – Oiva Toikka

Famous for his glass art, Oiva Toikka is the most colourful and original personality among the masters of Finnish design.

The Kanteletar’s ancient ballads form a companion work to the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic.

The Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, has inspired generations of artists and helped shape the nation’s identity.

Designer Tapio Wirkkala’s artworks can be seen in the world’s most esteemed museums – and also in regular Finnish homes.

Which is about the adventures of writer and artist Tove Jansson’s career, including the creation of the world-renowned Moomin characters.

What would J.L. Runeberg’s famous character Paavo of Saarijärvi say if he could see Finland today?

Albert Edelfelt lived and painted in Paris for more than 15 years, becoming Finland’s first cosmopolitan art icon.

Mauri Kunnas and his cast of canine characters succeed in bringing history and literature to life in his children’s books.