Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux
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The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux draws the red line for Gaza
The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux joins a collective call for justice in Gaza. On 15 June in Brussels, cultural organisations demand a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and EU action. Culture cannot stay silent—join us and wear red.
Johanna Råman appointed new Director of the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux
Johanna Råman has been appointed as the new Director of the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. Råman begins her four-year term on 1 October 2025, succeeding Laura Boxberg, who has served as Director of the Institute and led its operations since 2021.
Policy and accountability: Finnish cultural and academic institutes gather in Brussels
We are excited to host the annual Spring Days in Brussels, where all 17 Finnish cultural and academic institutes are gathering to explore policy, accountability, and collaboration from 4–6 June 2025. We will be joined by experts, and policymakers.
Michelangelo Miccolis joins professionals programme organised by Hangö Teaterträff, Kiasma Theatre and Performing Arts Centre – Eskus
We are thrilled to support Belgium-based Michelangelo Miccolis’s participation to the professionals programme at URB Festival taking place this June in Helsinki, Finland.
Leading international curators from the Benelux, Sandrine Colard and Gabi Ngcobo, visit Helsinki Biennial Preview
International curators Sandrine Colard and Gabi Ngcobo to visit the Helsinki Biennial Preview as part of Frame’s visitor programme at the Helsinki Biennial, organised in partnership with HAM Helsinki Art Museum.
From Antwerp to Amsterdam to Brussels, the art of coming together at art week(end)s
In our latest staff blog post, our Communications Manager discovers how Benelux Art Week(end)s are transforming the regional art scene through collaboration, accessibility, and community-focused programming.