DIY: ART ON PLYWOOD

Make a collage of small works of art on a plywood board. Cut the board into the desired size, decorate it and hang it on the wall with screws. You can then easily attach photos, cards and drawings on it using adhesive tape or pins. This saves your wall from tape and pin marks! Jenni…

City of staples

Bored at work? Here’s something you could try. Ephemicropolis is an art piece by artist Peter Root and it’s made of 100 000 staples. Impressive!Found via Pinterest.

Helsinki in August

It seems there are always so many exhibitions and things happening in Helsinki, that it becomes hard to remember everything. I decided to start a monthly calendar of design events for me and you to remember. Here is what’s going on in August:Tomás Sar…

Secrets of Russia

This you must see if you haven’t already! Aamu Song and Johan Olin have been travelling in Russia and  collaborated with six traditional Russian manufacturers in order to create a series of new products. The products are displayed as par…

CAMOUFLAGE AT KIASMA

Visual art and design meets in an exhibition called The CAMOUFLAGE opening today 15 June. The exhibition is located in the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma and it explores the interaction between different forms of art. There are 19 artists, designers, duos and collectives from Finland and abroad participating.  Kiasma’s main summer exhibition is part of the World Design…

Illustrator Hanna Lääperi

  I would like you to meet one of my favourite illustrators called Hanna Lääperi. Hanna is a Helsinki-based illustrator who draws anything from female figures to trees. These black and white works are full of hidden surprises and  nicely done details. Go and see some more of her art in Hanna’s facebook site.