Finland’s contemporary art scene embraces everything from experimental artist-run initiatives and commercial galleries to flagship art institutions. There are over…
Modern Finnish fashion was born during the heyday of Finnish design and architecture in the 1950s. Like Finnish design, Finnish fashion was practical, pared down and intended for everyday use rather than merely special occasions.
There may be only five million of us, but Finnish artists and businessmen and women have had a huge impact on the world. They have provided millions of people with uplifting experiences in the world of architecture, music, the visual arts, IT and communications.
To Finns, design is a way of tackling complex problems. The uses and applications of design have expanded and it now plays an increasingly important role in generating results. Design is a key, strategic element in the activities of the most successful Finnish companies.
Our high standards of education, along with a tradition of architecture competitions ensures that professional know-how is passed on to the next generation.
Thousands of bands, dozens of symphony orchestras and a music loving audience ensure that music is appreciated all over the country and that musical innovations flourish.
It is true that Finland is cold and dark for most of the year. So what is there to do other than sit in front of a computer? Some folks figured out long ago that the answer is ‘not much’.
ThisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme (FCP) is targeted for young international journalists and coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
