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Finnish wildlife photographers continue to garner international recognition
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Arts & cultureSlideshows

Finnish wildlife photographers continue to garner international recognition

People in Finland often speak of a close connection to the natural world. That may be one reason why the country’s nature and wildlife photographers continue to gain followers and win awards. (See photo show.)

Tagged in ArtEnvironmentNaturePeopleSlideshowsVisual arts
The return of Lux Helsinki reminds viewers of brighter days ahead
Two people are silhouetted in front of a light show that resembles the Northern Lights’ waves of purple, green and yellow colours.
Arts & cultureSlideshows

The return of Lux Helsinki reminds viewers of brighter days ahead

Our photo show samples the glow of a festival of open-air light installations that offset the winter darkness in the Finnish capital.

Tagged in ArtFestivalsHelsinkiSlideshowsUrbanVisual artsWinter
Explore Finland online: Sit back and enjoy the show
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Life & societyCulture

Explore Finland online: Sit back and enjoy the show

Here are options from all over Finland for seeing world-class art, architecture and performances without leaving home. Sometimes restrictions, cost or sheer distance can keep you from making a trip to see a show or an exhibition.

Tagged in ArchitectureArtCultureMuseumsMusicPerforming artsSocietyThisisFINLAND Magazine
Finnish film from East Africa savours international acclaim
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Arts & cultureFilm

Finnish film from East Africa savours international acclaim

Somali Finnish film director Khadar Ayderus Ahmed describes the tribulations and triumphs of creating a movie about a haunting idea that simply wouldn’t leave him alone. It’s the first entry from Somalia for Best International Film Feature at the Oscars.

Tagged in ArtFilmHealthSociety
“Plans are just plans”: Prize-winning Finnish film traces train trip to northern Russia
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Arts & cultureFilm

“Plans are just plans”: Prize-winning Finnish film traces train trip to northern Russia

Director Juho Kuosmanen tells us about the adventure of making an unusual road movie that won the Grand Prix at Cannes.

Tagged in ArtFilmHistoryLiteratureSociety
Finland opens online Museum of Contemporary Emotions to catalogue pandemic experiences
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Life & societyWebpick

Finland opens online Museum of Contemporary Emotions to catalogue pandemic experiences

For healing to begin, we first need to understand our emotions. We need to go back in time and find words for what we experienced.

Tagged in ArtFinnishnessSocial innovationsSocietyWebpick
How two festivals in Helsinki brought art, music and design to audiences, despite obstacles
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Arts & cultureFestivals

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.

Tagged in ArtDesignFestivalsHelsinkiMusicVisual arts
Finnish design company Iittala celebrates 140 years of creating a world in glass
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Arts & cultureDesign

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.

Tagged in ArtDesignFinnishnessLifestyle

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