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Hands in the clay
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Hands in the clay

Anu Pentik tells the rags-to-riches story of her famous design brand: “Even in difficult times, the only option was to go forward.”

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Glass on wings – Oiva Toikka
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Glass on wings – Oiva Toikka

Famous for his glass art, Oiva Toikka is the most colourful and original personality among the masters of Finnish design.

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Tapio Wirkkala: Applying the Finnish approach to design
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Tapio Wirkkala: Applying the Finnish approach to design

Designer Tapio Wirkkala’s artworks can be seen in the world’s most esteemed museums – and also in regular Finnish homes.

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Eero Saarinen: architect for a new world
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Eero Saarinen: architect for a new world

A long-awaited exhibition about Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen continues its tour, now in the US.

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A bashful star – Harri Koskinen
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A bashful star – Harri Koskinen

We meet Harri Koskinen, a famous designer who is so modest that he doesn’t even admit to being modest.

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Timo Sarpaneva
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Timo Sarpaneva

“People can carry their holidays with them, and rest when they wish,” said Timo Sarpaneva, one of the greats of Finnish design.

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