Tom of Finland and IDAHOTB both continue to contribute to pride and acceptance
May 8 is the birthday of Tom of Finland (1920–91), often called Finland’s most famous artist globally. Shortly after that anniversary, on May 17, the annual International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) takes place.
Finnish museums step up their online game to meet demand
Unable to invite visitors onto their premises, Finnish museums are taking to their websites and social media to meet the demand for beauty, inspiration and ideas, bringing audiences everything from video art to VR guided tours. Here are some of our favourites.
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.
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. Digital material is on offer if corona-related restrictions or geography prevent you from attending in person.
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.
“I have to get me some of this”: Finnish films and TV series you should watch
More than 40 Finnish films premiered in 2018, and Netflix is discovering popular Finnish TV dramas. Our list of recommendations points you to the boldest new Finnish cinema and streaming.
Modern stories of Finland meet ancient Kalevala via Gallen-Kallela
Just outside Helsinki, a show at the Gallen-Kallela Museum ties together Finnish epic poetry, local storytelling in many languages, and rarely seen artworks by a famous painter.
