The Finnish Institute in London is an expert on Finnish culture and society, working in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. We identify signals of change in the fields of art, culture and society and support new perspectives to contemporary issues.
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Tuula Närhinen and Taru Elfving in conversation
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Artist Tuula Närhinen and curator Taru Elfving discuss Tuula's practice and Deep Time Deposits exhibition. Exhibition opening, Beaconsfield Gallery, London. 1 March 2020By The Finnish Institute in London
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The Finnish Institute in London presents artist Jonna Kina in conversation with Ryan Blakeley at Beaconsfield Gallery Vauxhall.Artist Jonna Kina’s exhibition SOMNIVM is now open at Beaconsfield Gallery in London. In her work Kina reflects the conflicting relationship of nature and culture by exploring and using Italian Carrara marble.…
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2. More than the Moomins - Tove Jansson's Work and Life
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Tove Jansson is best known as creator of the Moomins which has been translated into more than 50 languages. This panel discussion recorded at The Lakes International Comic Art Festival explores the phenomenon of the Moomins as well as revealing much more about this extraordinary woman and the huge legacy she has left across the world.The panel is f…
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The Finnish Institute in London is proud to presents a discussion about the legendary illustrator and artist Tom of Finland's influence on fashion, not only in the leather community, but also putting it in a wider frame by looking at sexual liberation and the impact of popular erotic imagery on fashion in general.Discussants Roy Inc and Shaun Cole,…
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