The last day of June was so hot that Hotel Helka started to feel like a glass studio. That same evening, I had the great honor of receiving the Artists O Artist of the Year 2026 recognition together with Tuuli Autio. It was a wonderful surprise and one that gives you energy to keep going for a long time....
The work "It's Getting Hot in Here" is on display at the Etnia House of Arts exhibition in Venice in May 2026.
A couple of weeks ago, Johanna, who works on subtitles for YLE, gave me a call to ask about a few terms. It brought back memories of filming the World Ladies episode three years ago in Suomenlinna, on a hot late summer day. The episode is now set to air on Yle Teema in Finland!
Me and Jouni Leino parked ourselves in a prime spot at the Miltton media day and presented the brand new Lähde table. The company was undeniably delicious: Kalevala Koru and Marimekko were launching their new joint collection right next to us.
January in Copenhagen didn't hold back. The sea wind cut through coat and attitude alike, chilling even a hard‑boiled Finn to the bone. When the frost made fabrics crackle with static and cling to skin, it didn't slow down the city's fashion crowd. The streets buzzed with one stunning look after another: pillbox hats, furs, and daring combinations...
I have two events coming up in Copenhagen, and I've packed my suitcase full of glass — which means a slow airport security check ahead! At the end of January, Copenhagen will host two unique experiences: the POET exhibition at Copenhagen Fashion Week and the presence-focused Heavy Glass Ritual.
When was the last time you drank from a sculpture? I want to take unique glassware to new places. Now, my pieces have found their way to the legendary Kämp Bar, where even the national composer Jean Sibelius once raised his glass.
How often do you get official permission to climb the wall of a police station? Rarely. So when the opportunity presented itself, there was no hesitation.. into the lift and up toward the Oulu sky, grins as wide as the horizon.
In the 90s, computers met trojan horse viruses that flashed briefly on the screen. Something disappeared, and it was never recovered. It was a moment of loss and fading. A reminder of vulnerability.
Earlier this year, the Finnish State Art Commission, operating under the National Gallery, in collaboration with Senate Properties, launched a nationwide open art competition for the new Oulu Courthouse and Prison. The goal was to find a site-specific and permanent artwork for the exterior wall of the courtroom, something that would create a...