In May 2009 a special 100-meter-long graffiti wall was opened to the public in Suvilahti, here in Helsinki.
The wall is a part of a new experiment with the intention of bringing more well-deserved recognition to graffiti art and culture, as well as keeping the walls of buildings around the Suvilahti area otherwise graffiti-free.
All members of public [...]
Entries from July 29th, 2009
Suvilahti Graffiti Wall, part 1
July 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Art.
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NEO BRUTALISM / UUSI BRUTALISMI
July 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Art., Design., Fashion/Style.
Brutalism is a style of architecture, which evolved in the 1950s as a reaction to the restrained modernist architectural movement. Clean-cut forms and rough, unfinished concrete surfaces are typical for brutalist buildings.
The style has been called ugly and inhumane. However, the buildings representing it, have provided surroundings for numerous new breeds of street sports.
Sports like [...]
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Helsinki Samba Carnival ‘09
July 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Culture&Music., Just for Fun.
The people of Helsinki had the pleasure of experiencing more colour in one day than in the long months of winter put together when the annual Samba Carvival landed in the centre of the city in June 2009.
This event made me proud to be Finnish at this very moment in time. Looking down the steps [...]
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IMT Launch action
July 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Art., Culture&Music., Design., Fashion/Style., Just for Fun.
At the party we heard the best selection of contemporary Finnish hip hop and fresh rhythms thanks to DJ Polar Soul (http://www.myspace.com/polarsoul), Michael Black Electro (http://www.myspace.com/michaelblackelectro) and Niko & Tapsa (http://www.myspace.com/nikojatapsa) featuring MC Särre from Loost Koos (http://www.myspace.com/dasloostkoos). The excellent athmosphere was provided by a wonderful crowd !
Photos by Kai Kuusisto (http://kaikuusisto.com/blog/)
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IMT Launch Party 02/07/09 !!!
July 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Art., Culture&Music., Design., Fashion/Style., Just for Fun.
The Launch Party of I Made This was held on Thursday 02/07/09 at my studio in Helsinki and OH BOY was it FUNfunfun !
GREAT MUSIC, smiling faces, lots of laughter, excitement, WONDERFUL PEOPLE - what more could you ask for … Wish you ALL could’ve joined me ! Here’s some photos from the event -
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I Made This Launch 02/07/09
July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Art., Culture&Music., Design., Fashion/Style., Just for Fun., Opinion.
I Made This is all about bringing positive things to good people and positive people to good things.
I Made This is a new accessories label and a blog promoting -
Innovative Thinking /
Fresh Ideas /
Skillful People /
Beauty of Life
in the Arts, Music, Design, Fashion, Dance, Culture and Everything else Interesting happening in Helsinki, the rest of [...]
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