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Tom of Finland: From the fringe to the mainstream
Arts & cultureVisual arts

Tom of Finland: From the fringe to the mainstream

After decades in the shadows, the world is finally ready for Finland’s icon of erotic art, Tom of Finland.

Tagged in ArtLifestyleUrbanVisual arts
21 x Finland
Life & societyFinland

21 x Finland

An international group of young journalists was invited to experience different aspects of Finnish life and society. Here’s what made an impression on them.

Tagged in FinlandLifestyleSociety
Taking a stand with style
Life/Society - Taking a stand with style
Life & societySociety

Taking a stand with style

Tackling social taboos and running a successful business seldom go hand in hand. Satu Viskari proves that they can as CEO of Mentalwear, purveyor of in-your-face T-shirts.

Tagged in FashionLifestyleSociety
The art of Finnish cottage life
Sauna, swimming, relaxing, cottage, holiday, summer, yoga, nature, forest, Finnish, Finland, Nordic, Hämeenkoski, Mikkeli,
Life & societySociety

The art of Finnish cottage life

In Finland, retreating to the summer cottage helps maintain wellbeing by tuning into nature, resting and relaxing.

Tagged in FunLifestyleSociety
Envisioning Helsinki beyond our dreams
Hella Hernberg, Urban Dream Management, World Design Capital Helsinki 2012, Finland
Arts & cultureDesign

Envisioning Helsinki beyond our dreams

Hella Hernberg’s Urban Dream Management is into grassroots projects in underused settings. See what she’s talking about.

Tagged in DesignLifestyle
Part 1: My secret gardens
Life & societyVideo

Part 1: My secret gardens

Summer series’ first video follows a garden enthusiast around the city’s rooftops, greenhouses and allotments.

Tagged in FoodLifestyleVideo
Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland
ChristmasChristmas traditions

Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland

An American learns what Christmas Peace means while discovering many ways of celebrating the holidays in Finland.

Tagged in Christmas traditionsFinnishnessLifestyle
Helsinki is hot in Monocle survey
Life & societySlideshows

Helsinki is hot in Monocle survey

Helsinki citizens prepare for celebrations to mark Helsinki Day by cooling off in the city’s parks and heading for the beach.

Tagged in LifestyleQuality of lifeSlideshowsSociety

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