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Open your eyes to the daring, quirky world of Finnish circus

Amaze! Tales and Magic of Circus, an exhibition at the Theatre Museum in Helsinki, traces the history of Finnish circus through danger, dark humour, endurance and the thrill of doing the impossible.

Life & society Art

Turning Finnish nature into ink: A peek inside Seed Art Studio

Seed Art Studio founder Rushan Nasretdin turns acorn caps, alder cones and aronia berries into ink. Her workshops offer a new way to connect with Finnish nature through curiosity and experimentation.

Arts & culture Architecture

Alvar Aalto’s Finland: Architecture designed for people

Widely regarded as Finland’s most influential architect, Alvar Aalto transformed modernism with a human-centred approach to design. Today, his work is nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Arts & culture Fashion

Finnish fashion through fresh eyes: Emerging designers showcase work in Helsinki

For Helsinki Fashion Week, emerging Finnish designers presented their inventive collections among the historic wooden buildings of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.

Arts & culture Business

Why global filmmakers keep turning to Finland

Lakes, forests and strikingly unfamiliar cityscapes give Finland cinematic range, but the real draws for foreign film companies are efficiency, convenience and incentives.

Arts & culture Performing arts

Finnish contemporary circus piece Tempo tours Venice, Singapore and more

Kalle Nio’s visually striking Tempo is enjoying international attention, including a spot at Venice’s Biennale Danza. It’s the first Finnish performance at the Venice event in over 20 years.

Arts & culture Travel

In Oulu, northern Finland, cultural events you don’t want to miss

From street festivals to riverside saunas to symphony orchestras, Oulu is making the most out of its year as European Capital of Culture.

Arts & culture Art

Finnish artist turns shifting winds into immersive art at Venice Biennale

Sound, science and shifting air currents come together in an immersive Finnish installation at the Venice Biennale.

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