Tom of Finland: From the fringe to the mainstream Arts & cultureVisual arts Tom of Finland: From the fringe to the mainstream After decades in the shadows, the world is finally ready for Finland’s icon of erotic art, Tom of Finland.
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.
Celebrating Moomin-maker Tove Jansson of Finland Arts & cultureVisual arts Celebrating Moomin-maker Tove Jansson of Finland Tove Jansson centenary: The immensely popular Moomins form just one facet of her versatile career in art and literature.
Finnish design makes new waves abroad Arts & cultureDesign Finnish design makes new waves abroad We talk to a couple of the numerous Finnish designers currently making a name for themselves around the world.
The original Finnish Christmas ornament ChristmasChristmas traditions The original Finnish Christmas ornament The Finns’ age-old holiday decoration himmeli is more “in” than ever. We take a closer look and talk to a himmeli maker.
Organic forms rule in Finnish jewellery Arts & cultureDesign Organic forms rule in Finnish jewellery Craftsmanship, organic forms and incomparable wow factor are helping Finnish jewellery make waves all over the world.
Scenic Finnish retreat inspires artists Arts & cultureVisual arts Scenic Finnish retreat inspires artists What is life like for international artists in the picture-perfect Finnish landscape at the Arteles Creative Centre?
Finland’s superwoman of glass art Arts & cultureDesign Finland’s superwoman of glass art Anu Penttinen likes cityscapes, loud colours and expressive forms. Finland’s new generation of glass artists is here.
