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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.

Rocky tundra landscape with a stone cairn on the right, under a dramatic stormy sky with distant rain.

Standing at the Edge

28th January 2026
White glowing text "OPEN CALL" on a blue gradient background.

Open Call: Factory International x EUNIC Creative Producers Programme

23rd January 2026
A diverse group sits on a wooden floor for a discussion, with one person gesturing while speaking to the others.

Interval 2025 Retreat: Artist reflections

8th January 2026
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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Events

Explore our events and programme.

A bearded performer stands on a skateboard on a glowing red circular stage, surrounded by orange light paintings of a horse, swirls, and a sunburst pattern on a dark background. A hobby horse is next to him.

Race Horse Company's Chevalier: Hobbyhorse Circus at Jacksons Lane

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

By Elina Merenmies

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

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