Column by Maryam Razavi
The overall atmosphere shows how proud Helsinkians are of their young designers. Everybody recognizes Antti Asplund’s cross, Makia’s down jackets, R/H’s eye trinket, Minna Parikka’s shoes and Tiia Vanhatapio’s dresses.
Photo Osma Harvilahti
Saxophonist Timo Lassy is one of the do-it-alls of today’s Finnish jazz. He has seen the rise of the genre from music academies to club dancefloors.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Photos Osma Harvilahti
By Suvi Saloniemi
“I claim that Helsinki is one of the best places to play in the world. Helsinkians are at the same time the best audience and the best hosts. But why? We aren’t as suave, bold and numerous as many Central European audiences.”
Photos Osma Harvilahti
Kiki Pau has been labeled an over-trendy indie group from Helsinki’s Punavuori, but the band is in fact as organic as a rock group can be in today’s world.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Photos Osma Harvilahti
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20X0 – A Journey into the Future
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Heureka – The Finnish Science Centre
Seven Connections – Finnish Architecture Abroad
11. January 2012
Museum of Finnish Architecture
Yellow City – Illustrated Stories from Helsinki
16. January 2012
All around the city
20. January 2012
Kiasma – Museum of Contemporary Art
DesignWorld – Designing the New World
27. January 2012
Design Museum
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