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Arts & culture Visual arts

Scenic Finnish retreat inspires artists

What is life like for international artists in the picture-perfect Finnish landscape at the Arteles Creative Centre?

Arts & culture Design

Finland’s superwoman of glass art

Anu Penttinen likes cityscapes, loud colours and expressive forms. Finland’s new generation of glass artists is here.

Life & society Performing arts

Finnish National Theatre transcends the language barrier

Words from above: Surtitles open the National Theatre’s performances to non-Finnish speakers.

Life & society Slideshows

The crow and his friends

Slideshow: Engaging nature photos ranging from northern Finnish scenery to Helsinki crows with a sense of humour.

Life & society Visual arts

Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums

Around the Finnish capital, homes of historically prominent artists and other cultural figures offer art and scenic settings.

Arts & culture Music

Rock in a hard place at Pyhä Unplugged

Absolutely amazing acoustics attract audiences and artists to a gorge in Lapland for the unique Pyhä Unplugged Festival.

Arts & culture Art

Begin the year brightly

Light shows shower Helsinki landmarks and parks with colour, texture and contrast as 2011 gets started.

Christmas Finnishness

Strangest Greetings from Santa and 23 other extraordinary Finns

This December we’re proud to present an online exhibition showcasing Finland’s weird and wonderful creativity. Twenty-four artists and musicians post refreshingly unconventional Christmas messages to capture your imagination. Enjoy!

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