Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues Life & societySlideshows Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues The rumours of cold stone-faced Finns are more appropriate for their local statues, as their lively history will tell.
The new edge of Finnish architecture Arts & cultureArchitecture The new edge of Finnish architecture Pioneering projects in Finnish architecture are earning global attention and setting new trends.
Helsinki’s streetheart: Minna Parikka Arts & cultureDesign Helsinki’s streetheart: Minna Parikka Ask Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka what a typical day in her life looks like, and you won’t get a straight answer.
Aalto’s Stool 60 has legs Arts & cultureDesign Aalto’s Stool 60 has legs While the name Alvar Aalto is synonymous worldwide with innovative architecture, it is also closely associated with exceptional furniture design. Chief among these is the quintessential functionalism of his Stool 60.
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.
Paola Suhonen designs art in fashion Arts & cultureDesign Paola Suhonen designs art in fashion Ivana Helsinki founder, designer and filmmaker Paola Suhonen says she designs art, not fashion.
All-time top 12 Finnish design products Arts & cultureDesign All-time top 12 Finnish design products On our Top 12 list of Finnish design that contributes to wellbeing: sauna, Moomins, Marimekko and a few surprises.
Illustrating a multitextured Helsinki Life & societyDesign Illustrating a multitextured Helsinki See how Yellow City, a book project in Helsinki’s year as 2012 World Design Capital, portrays urbanity (slideshow).
