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In Helsinki, Amos Rex showcases the new generation of artists
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In Helsinki, Amos Rex showcases the new generation of artists

The triennial Generation 2020 exhibition offers an overview of 15-to-23-year-old artists in Finland. They use a range of media to comment on today’s world.

Tagged in ArtHelsinkiMuseumsVisual arts
We’re all in this together: First Helsinki Biennial highlights ties between nature and humans
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Shore cliffs and a glistening sea, with an island in the distance.
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We’re all in this together: First Helsinki Biennial highlights ties between nature and humans

People who take the 20-minute ferry to the island of Vallisaari in summer 2021 can connect with art and nature at the first-ever Helsinki Biennial.

Tagged in ArtEnvironmentHelsinkiLifestyleMuseumsNatureVisual arts
Hometown Helsinki holds special place in choreographer’s heart
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A smiling man in a black velvet jacket leans on a spiral staircase with flower pots on the steps.
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Hometown Helsinki holds special place in choreographer’s heart

Dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Ima Iduozee has gained international acclaim and travelled around the world, but Helsinki is dear to him. (Article includes video clip.)

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7 movies to see at Helsinki’s DocPoint Festival
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7 movies to see at Helsinki’s DocPoint Festival

Female directors march to the fore at the documentary film fest DocPoint in 2020.

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Accordionist, composer Johanna Juhola gets award at Finnish Ethnogala for transcending borders
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Accordionist, composer Johanna Juhola gets award at Finnish Ethnogala for transcending borders

The third annual Ethnogala, a Finnish awards ceremony for folk and world music, was held at the legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki in January 2020. An array of performers played live at the event.

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Coaching conducting: Finland possesses prowess on the orchestral podium
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A man, his back to the camera, waves a conductor's baton on the shore by the Golden Gate bridge.
Arts & cultureMusic

Coaching conducting: Finland possesses prowess on the orchestral podium

The most prestigious orchestras in the world of classical music recruit young Finnish conductors. How does Finland achieve such success in this field?

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Michael Jackson reappears, in Finland
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Michael Jackson reappears, in Finland

Michael Jackson comes back to life and answers fans’ burning questions in a video created by Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin – but fans may not like all the answers. Article includes slideshow.

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Music brings together people from all over, at Finland’s Flow Fest
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Performers in red drag outfits talk with fans.
Arts & cultureMusic

Music brings together people from all over, at Finland’s Flow Fest

We talk to some of the numerous visitors from abroad at Helsinki’s Flow Festival. What brought them to Flow, and what are their impressions? Also, see our slideshow for a glimpse of festival ambiance.

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