Bold prints and sustainability: Finnish design house Marimekko celebrates at 70
Finnish textile and clothing brand Marimekko marks 70 bold and colourful years in 2021. We talk with Mika Ihamuotila, the chair of the board, about the company’s history and future – and about his love for the Finnish archipelago.
Finland’s Moomin stories pop up at multilingual Read Hour event in Reykjavík, Iceland
The Finnish initiative Read Hour takes place on UN International Literacy Day. We visit a Read Hour event in Reykjavík, Iceland, where Sophia Jansson, niece of Moomin creator Tove Jansson, talks about the famous characters and reads aloud from one of the stories.
How two festivals in Helsinki brought art, music and design to audiences, despite obstacles
Two beloved fixtures on Helsinki’s early autumn calendar – the Helsinki Festival and Helsinki Design Week – shared outdoor exhibitions, pop-up gift concerts and other memorable experiences while respecting pandemic restrictions.
Nordic Music Biz 20-under-30 List salutes young talent
A vital part of the rise of new Nordic artists are the teams behind them, especially the young forces who bring new perspectives, ideas and business models to an ever-changing music industry.
Finnish design company Iittala celebrates 140 years of creating a world in glass
The town of Iittala, 125 kilometres (75 miles) north of Helsinki, has a tradition of glassblowing and design that goes all the way back to 1881. As the Iittala brand celebrates 140 years of creativity, we look at its prominent place in Finnish design.
Art in the archipelago: Helsinki Biennial reflects global concerns
Exploring identity, interconnectedness and the ecological crisis, the event’s theme and subtitle, “The Same Sea,” is more relevant than ever in a world marked by a pandemic.
Helsinki show spotlights the continual renewal of an age-old Finnish art form
It’s a word that many find difficult to pronounce, but the technique and designs of “ryijy” tapestries hold a special place in Finnish culture. We visit an extensive ryijy exhibition at Kunsthalle Helsinki to see a traditional art form that remains vibrant.
