Visibly Invisible – Artek’s Drawing Office 1936–2004 brings to light for the first time the talented group of designers who worked at Artek over a span of more than 60 years. From the very beginning, Artek’s brand was built on the furniture designed by the Aaltos, and in particular by Alvar Aalto. Over the decades, Artek’s […]
This summer, the beautifully designed and elegantly furnished Kantola residence in Sunila, the former official home of the pulp mill’s director, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, hosts an impressive four exhibitions under one roof. One exhibition tells the story of Lauri Kanto, the first director of the Sunila pulp mill and original resident of […]
Sunilan Aalto Homes is an open doors event where the residential area designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, along with its surroundings, is presented through architecture, interior design, product design, and garden environments. Sunila is a unified architectural whole designed by the architect couple Aino and Alvar Aalto, comprising both the factory area and a […]
September 2025 brings with it a celebration of our built heritage. Across Finland and abroad, the architectural sites along the Alvar Aalto Route will host open doors, guided tours, exhibitions, and family activities as part of the European Heritage Days – the largest cultural event series in Europe. The 2025 theme, Architectural Heritage, invites us […]
In 2025, Rovaniemi is celebrating the Alvar Aalto Jubilee with the theme Arctic Everyday Aalto. The Jubilee will culminate in the Alvar Aalto Week, which will take place in Rovaniemi on 29 September – 5 October 2025. In the world’s northernmost Alvar Aalto city, the Arctic is an integral part of everyday life. The Arctic […]
Galleria Elverket, Chappe, Raseborgs Museum and Villa Skeppet invite you to a shared event in the Ekenäs cultural quarter and at Villa Skeppet. En Kul Tur is a Swedish play on words meaning both culture and a fun tour. Enjoy drop-in art workshops, family-friendly activities and guided tours throughout the day. At Chappe, guided tours […]
Premiere of Lauri Toivio’s Waterfront Northbound (2021–2026) Quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano Linda Suolahti (vl), Max Savikangas, (vla), Liina-Mari Raivola (vlc), Tuomas Turriago (pno) Composer Lauri Toivio’s neo-expressionist compositions meld science, art, history and nature into musical narratives. Experience the unique architectural and acoustic environment of Villa Kokkonen by Alvar Aalto. The event […]
This summer, the exhibition apartment and courtyard of Kauttua Terrace House host Xhamaeleon, an art exhibition that brings artworks, vintage Artek furniture and Alvar Aalto’s terraced residential building into the same visit. The exhibition features artists including Lii Ryynänen, Sanna Saarinen, Tuomas Lehtomaa and Caressa Betiste, together with researcher Aurora Ala-Hakula. The exhibition is part […]