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For more than 30 years, we have been enriching cultural connections, empowering voices and building bridges between Finland, the UK, and Ireland. We identify signals of change in the fields of art, culture and society.

The Lost Paintings: A Prelude to Return

Jenni Laiti to take part in a Residency at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Graffiti artist EGS explores Kaj Franck’s footsteps in Ireland in a new commission

Maija Tammi’s solo exhibition 'The Empathy Machine' opens at Photo Museum Ireland

Henna Asikainen: Lintukoto

'In Short, Europe' film festival

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Latest media

Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and podcasts from the Finnish Institute, showcasing arts and culture.

A person's hands write names like "Tash" in pink marker on a white panel decorated with a smiling sun drawing, outdoors.

Artists announced for Beyond Survival: International Time Travel

4th November 2025
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Cultural Connections: New UK–Finland partnership to support emerging creative professionals

31st October 2025
Photo of Teo Ala-Ruona and Mina Tomic in rehearsals (photo by Vikram Pradhan)

Teo Ala-Ruona in conversation with Sara Sassanelli

25th September 2025
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Positioning - A Symposium on Curatorial Thinking in the Nordic-Baltic Region & Beyond

24th September 2025

HEL Treats offered a taste of Finnish dance, circus and theatre to international presenters and journalists

17th September 2025
Tayo Adekunle's 'Reclamation of the exposition' artwork

UK-based artist and curators to visit 'Invisible Race' exhibition at the Finnish Museum of Photography

20th August 2025
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Events

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A large, floor-to-ceiling installation with a layered textile base and hanging beaded strands occupies an art gallery, surrounded by various framed paintings and drawings on white walls.

The Lost Paintings: A Prelude to Return group exhibition at the MAC

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The MAC, 10 Exchange St West, Belfast, BT1 2NJ

By Elina Merenmies

Nordic Noir – Works on paper from Edvard Munch to Mamma Andersson exhibition

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The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

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