Posts Tagged: art
Art for the whole family at Kiasma
Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.
Art for the whole family at Kiasma
Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.
Sohlberg home museum – real size dollhouse
Helsinki is a dream city for museum lovers. There are around 60 museums in Helsinki, and my strong intention is to visit all of them. Yesterday I visited for the very first time Päivikki and Sakari Sohlberg’s home museum, a
Sohlberg home museum – real size dollhouse
Helsinki is a dream city for museum lovers. There are around 60 museums in Helsinki, and my strong intention is to visit all of them. Yesterday I visited for the very first time Päivikki and Sakari Sohlberg’s home museum, a
Street art in Myyr York
Art can make our life better. A real life example of that is the area of Myyrmäki, alias Myyr York, where colourful murals have turned the old grey and intimidating railway station into a comfortable area where you catch your train
Street art in Myyr York
Art can make our life better. A real life example of that is the area of Myyrmäki, alias Myyr York, where colourful murals have turned the old grey and intimidating railway station into a comfortable area where you catch your train
150th anniversary year: Pekka Halonen
The 2015 is the 150th anniversary of three important Finnish artists: Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Pekka Halonen and Jean Sibelius. In February I published an article about Akseli Gallen-Kallela and now it is Pekka Halonen’s turn. Pekka Halonen (1865-1933) is one of the
150th anniversary year: Pekka Halonen
The 2015 is the 150th anniversary of three important Finnish artists: Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Pekka Halonen and Jean Sibelius. In February I published an article about Akseli Gallen-Kallela and now it is Pekka Halonen’s turn. Pekka Halonen (1865-1933) is one of the
Recipe for a perfect Sunday
Today I had a perfect Sunday. One of those Sundays when you don’t need to hurry anywhere, you are in a good company, coffee is good and you can just wonder around the city, pop into galleries and let your
Recipe for a perfect Sunday
Today I had a perfect Sunday. One of those Sundays when you don’t need to hurry anywhere, you are in a good company, coffee is good and you can just wonder around the city, pop into galleries and let your
150th anniversary year: Akseli Gallen-Kallela
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of three important Finnish artists: composer Jean Sibelius and painters Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Pekka Halonen. These three figures, all born in 1865, were good friends and played an important role in
150th anniversary year: Akseli Gallen-Kallela
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of three important Finnish artists: composer Jean Sibelius and painters Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Pekka Halonen. These three figures, all born in 1865, were good friends and played an important role in
Nature wrapped in ecological wooden building = Haltia
If you would like to get to know the Finnish nature, I would recommend you to visit Haltia, the Finnish Nature Centre in Espoo. It is only a half an hour ride from Helsinki by car. Though it would be
Nature wrapped in ecological wooden building = Haltia
If you would like to get to know the Finnish nature, I would recommend you to visit Haltia, the Finnish Nature Centre in Espoo. It is only a half an hour ride from Helsinki by car. Though it would be
Hotel Manta of Helsinki – bronze lady in bed
Havis Amanda, the beloved statue and symbol of Helsinki is playing hide and seek. It is hidden into a hotel room for a couple of months until 12th of October 2014. This temporary one room hotel called Hotel Manta of Helsinki
Hotel Manta of Helsinki – bronze lady in bed
Havis Amanda, the beloved statue and symbol of Helsinki is playing hide and seek. It is hidden into a hotel room for a couple of months until 12th of October 2014. This temporary one room hotel called Hotel Manta of Helsinki
Chain that unites the European nations
I worked for the preliminary elections to the European Parliament at the Helsinki city hall for the passed seven days. The very first day I decided to take one photo each day and chose Kimmo Kaivanto’s sculpture called Chain as my
Chain that unites the European nations
I worked for the preliminary elections to the European Parliament at the Helsinki city hall for the passed seven days. The very first day I decided to take one photo each day and chose Kimmo Kaivanto’s sculpture called Chain as my
Silo 468 – enlightened old oil silo
When I was a child and lived in Katajanokka, big white oil silos where standing on Kruunuvuorenranta, at the other side of the seashore. Back then they were still in use, but today there is just one left, the Silo
Silo 468 – enlightened old oil silo
When I was a child and lived in Katajanokka, big white oil silos where standing on Kruunuvuorenranta, at the other side of the seashore. Back then they were still in use, but today there is just one left, the Silo
Back to the Futuro!
My two year-old declared one day that he wants go to Futuro. I was amazed as we visited this flying saucer like building from 1968 last summer, when he hadn’t even turned two yet. But after a short discussion on
Back to the Futuro!
My two year-old declared one day that he wants go to Futuro. I was amazed as we visited this flying saucer like building from 1968 last summer, when he hadn’t even turned two yet. But after a short discussion on
Kiasma offers food for soul and body
Kiasma, museum of contemporary art is a piece of art it self. I have loved the architecture of Steven Hall ever since the museum was opened in 1998. Our intensive relationship continues thanks to great exhibitions and tasty food served
Kiasma offers food for soul and body
Kiasma, museum of contemporary art is a piece of art it self. I have loved the architecture of Steven Hall ever since the museum was opened in 1998. Our intensive relationship continues thanks to great exhibitions and tasty food served
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