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2025Vic Bakin is documenting Ukrainian youth in Kyiv’s de-occupied territories
2025
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2020Guillaume Chauvin takes an unexpected approach to wartime photography in Ukraine
2020
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2022“Our fight goes on. On battlefields and online” – Kyiv-based design writer Lena Kozar shares her story from inside the war
2022
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2016The cheery and expressive illustrations of Finnish illustrator Antti Kalevi
2016
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2014Kieran Kesner's stunning portraits of people and protests in Ukraine
2014
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2017Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan
2017
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2008Finnish Illustrators
2008
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2014Photography: Marco Kesseler documents fear and waiting in Ukraine
2014
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2019Viacheslav Poliakov shoots the “folk-baroque-industrial mess” of Ukraine and Poland
2019
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1Gaming Die
1
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1875White-Ground Kuba Rug
1875
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1600Rug with an Interlocking Lozenge-Medallion Design
1600
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1875Carpet with Triple Lozenge-Medallion Design
1875
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1700Carpet with a Geometricized Saz-Leaf Design
1700
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1700Carpet with a Geometricized Medallion Design
1700
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1875Carpet with a Geometricized Medallion Design
1875
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1875Čartār
1875
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1800Hanging
1800
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1500Textile Fragment
1500
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1475Carved Door Panel
1475
![Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]](/api/thumb/400/eDpodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5tZXRtdXNldW0ub3JnL0NSREltYWdlcy9pcy93ZWItbGFyZ2UvTEMtOTFfMV8xMDg2LmpwZw.webp)
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1850Boots
1850
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1800Carpet
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1801Bridle, Mane piece and Breast collar
1801
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1600Carpet fragment
1600
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1825Ornament
1825
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1800Cover
1800
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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968Coin
968
![Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]](/api/thumb/400/eDpodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5tZXRtdXNldW0ub3JnL0NSREltYWdlcy9pcy93ZWItbGFyZ2UvTEMtOTFfMV8xMDg0LmpwZw.webp)
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1775Kaftan
1775
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1800Kaftan
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Cover
1800
![Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]](/api/thumb/400/eDpodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5tZXRtdXNldW0ub3JnL0NSREltYWdlcy9pcy93ZWItbGFyZ2UvTEMtOTFfMV8xMDg1LmpwZw.webp)
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1309Fragment of a Wall Painting
1309
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1800Head Ornament
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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968Coin
968
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1600Carpet
1600
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500Ritual Basin
500
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1100Mirror
1100
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1701Khyber Knife
1701
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1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
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1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
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1001Knife Blade
1001
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1400Ewer with Lid
1400
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1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
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1950Sheep bell
1950
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1855Dutār
1855
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1801Shield
1801
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1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
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1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
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1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
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1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
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1433Coin
1433
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1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
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1550Carpet
1550
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1400Bowl
1400
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1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
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1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
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1600Dragon Carpet
1600
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1800Carpet Fragment
1800
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1875Kufesque-Border Lattice Shirvan Rug
1875
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1808"Marasali" Shirvan Prayer Rug
1808
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800So-called "Chila"
1800
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1800Carpet
1800
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1801Zurna
1801
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1880Tar
1880
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1800Tār
1800
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1880Tar
1880
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1837A Ship in a Stormy Sea
1837
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Välskärinkatu 9, Sandelsinkatu 10, Helsinki
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Välskärinkatu 3, Helsinki
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Välskärinkatu 5, Helsinki
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Välskärinkatu 1b, Helsinki
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Välskärinkatu 7, Helsinki
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Sandelsinkatu 4, Helsinki
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957Coin
957
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914Coin
914
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987Coin
987
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775Coin
775
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800Coin
800
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984Coin
984
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984Coin
984
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996Coin
996
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884Coin
884
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968Coin
968
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948Coin
948
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982Coin
982
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973Coin
973
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984Coin
984
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984Coin
984
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983Coin
983
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1100Box with Lid
1100
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950Coin
950
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952Coin
952
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964Coin
964
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984Coin
984
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983Coin
983
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983Coin
983
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948Coin
948
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965Coin
965
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814Coin
814
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654Coin
654
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900Coin
900
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1155Ewer
1155
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1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
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400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
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1800Bedding Bag
1800
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Tent Band
1800
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1700Carpet
1700
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900Bowl
900
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800Bowl
800
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1825Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1800Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1800
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1825Face of half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1800Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1800
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1850Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1850
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1775Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1775
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1825Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1325Inscribed Pen Box
1325
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600Textile with Boar's Head Roundels
600
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2018Michal Chelbin's photography is an unusual insight into Ukraine's military boarding schools
2018
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2018Ukrainian collective Join The Cool recreate an Eastern European school graduation album
2018
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2020Blending fiction and reality, Julie Poly’s new series presents the colourful characters of the Ukrainian railway
2020
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2020Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek photographs a holiday resort, seemingly only open to Afghan Hounds
2020
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2014More great new work from talented Finnish illustrator Toni Halonen
2014
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2016Typography, Tom of Finland and the technological sublime in the British Art Show 8
2016
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2012Liv Siddall looks back on Helsinki's time in the design spotlight
2012
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2019How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
2019
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2019Photographer David Denil explores Ukraine's mindset after the 2014 revolution
2019
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2024Finnish design studio TSTO is pushing boundaries in the cultural corner
2024
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2012David Shrigley's favourite Finnish illustrator, and now ours: Amanda Vähämäki
2012
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2015Unnerving photographs of a youth military camp from Ukrainian Maxim Dondyuk
2015
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2022Czech matchbox designs inspire An Chen’s angular still-life illustrations
2022
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2017Alexander Chekmenev’s compelling photographs of elderly citizens in the newly independent Ukraine
2017
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2014Got a really dry brief and need something brilliant? Call Helsinki studio Werklig
2014
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2015We speak to Ruvan Wijesooriya about his documentation of a Kabul school
2015
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2023Zumrad Mirzalieva documents the decline of traditional Uzbek barbershops
2023
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2020Everything OK not OK documents the young people of Tbilisi, Georgia
2020
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2019Photographer Joe Newman documents a boxing gym for young people in a Ukrainian war zone
2019
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2014Introducing: Meet Helsinki-based graphic designer Pol Solsona!
2014
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2020Uzbekistan-based Hassan Kurbanbaev photographs the places where he feels “calm and well”
2020
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2013Graphic Design: Lovely new liquorice packaging all the way from Finland
2013
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2013Illustration: More work from the hilarious and sometimes naughty Finnish illustrator, Rami Niemi
2013
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2019Patrick Wassmann photographs the youthful existence in Mukachevo, Ukraine
2019
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2014Prill Vieceli Cremers create stunning work for a cultural project in Afghanistan
2014
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2014Graphic Design: Whoever chose Tom of Finland to be on Finnish stamps is a genius
2014
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2019Photographer Jack Latham investigates the hidden conspiracies of Bohemian Grove
2019
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2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
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2012Ukrainian artist Lewel makes unashamedly crazy illustration
2012
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2012Environmentally interactive swarm illuminations in Helsinki's Silo 468
2012
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2014Illustration: Retro loveliness from brilliant Finnish illustrator Sanna Mander
2014
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2012Helsinki World Design Capital 2012
2012
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2014New work by Finnish illustrator extraordinaire Linda Linko
2014
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2019Clifford Jago returns with a bizarre, confusing but altogether joyful trip through Ukraine
2019
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2021JJ Lorenzo photographs a generation “marked by the frictions between East and West” in Ukraine
2021
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2012Finnish illustration brilliance goes Dutch as Agent Pekka sets up Amsterdam office
2012
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2014Chris Nunn immerses himself in the turbulent regions of Ukraine
2014
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2013Exhibition: Finnish artist Kustaa Saksi takes weaving to psychedelic new levels
2013
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2016Sublime and sophisticated updates from Czech designer Jan Horčik
2016
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2015Lonely Boyz: Finnish illustrator Rami Niemi creates a specially commissioned graphic story
2015
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2025Kyiv Type Foundry is conserving the architectural heritage of Ukraine by pulling typefaces out from underground
2025
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2024This charity photo project gave Ukrainian children disposable cameras to capture life through their eyes
2024
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2019Elena Subach shoots Ukrainian grannies to bridge the generation gap
2019
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2022Yelena Yemchuk’s photo series Odesa documents a Ukrainian city undergoing momentous change
2022
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2013Illustration: bold, brash patterns and pictures from Finland's Antti Uotila
2013
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2016Colourful but refined graphic design work by Prague-based Anymade Studio
2016
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2020Concrete Citizens documents the residents of Soviet brutalist buildings in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova
2020
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2014Playful and bright design from Czech Republic-based Anymade Studio
2014
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2022It’s Nice That’s print sale for Ukraine includes artworks by Jean Jullien, Anthony Burrill, Kelly Anna and lots more
2022
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2013Tommi Musturi's keeping comics alive for the people of Finland
2013
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2024Kamila Rustambekova photographs migratory workers in Uzbekistan as they seek community and opportunity
2024
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2016Tom of Finland's house, a hotbed of creativity and desire, captured by Martyn Thompson
2016