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The participants for the Study Trip to the Netherlands organised by Frame Contemporary Art Finland and The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux have been selected. The  participants for the trip were selected through an open call announced in February.  

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux stands with Ukraine and expresses our support and solidarity to all those suffering during this devastating time. We strongly condemn the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine that affects the lives of millions of civilians.

January is finally here and we welcome our new staff members!  First up is an intern for the Finnish National Agency for Education, Sonja Koivisto, who started her traineeship at the beginning of the month. She will be working as a Communications and Project Assistant...

Last autumn was my first at the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. I was delighted to be greeted by a brilliant staff, the vibrant city of Brussels, and many exciting projects. Three months flew by in no time and by December we were again facing new...

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux is looking for a part-time (19 hours/week) Communications Officer to join our team for permanent employment starting 10 January 2022. As the Institute’s Communication Officer, you will: ● Be responsible for creating...

Possibilities of Potential Selves is a fashion installation by the Finnish Young Designer of the Year 2020 Ervin Latimer, on show in Belgium as part of the Antwerp Queer Arts Festival from August 7th until August 14th. Linked to the exhibition, Ervin teamed up with Morgane Gielen, a talented Belgian photographer who also runs the inspiring body positivity focused platform No Babes.

Laura Boxberg (Master of Arts) has been appointed the new Director of The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. She will be starting in October.

Our annual report for 2020 is out, giving your an overview of everything that happened in the previous cultural year.

Looking forward to a new year, in which uncertainty makes way for creative exchanges and discussions, new initiatives and events, and hopeful ways of working together.

Idag firar vi i Finland svenska dagen, som är en dag då vi uppmärksammar den svenska språkminoriteten och språkkulturen i Finland. Institutets projektansvariga Malin Bergström skriver om finlandssvenskhet och hur det berör institutets program.

Last summer our Call to the Wild / L’appel de la nature exhibition was captured in truly sensuous images by a talented photographer Frederik Vercruysse. The exhibition highlights a selection of works by Finnish artists Laura Laine, Kustaa Saksi, and Kim Simonsson.

This year has been one of strong turbulence, and it has forced us to face the deepest vulnerabilities and recognise the severest flaws of our societies.

The second selection round of Together Alone is now completed! We were thrilled to receive (once again!) no less than 142 applications from homebound artists and collectives around the world.

The Benelux Institute’s trainees Emil Kusnetsoff and Sara Martinsen are talking about work and life balance during the current global situation.

The second selection round of Together Alone is now completed! We were thrilled to receive (once again!) no less than 142 applications from homebound artists and collectives around the world.

Hanna picked 5 Finnish artists doing creative things with flowers, whether it’s photography, installation or making bouquets.

Emil has selected his 5 favourite Finnish films of 2010s that are definitely worth watching. From an 80s style adventure to a BDSM-themed love story and a black-and-white boxing movie, spend your lockdown getting to know fascinating Finnish cinema.

Sara has selected 5 Finnish photographers who are definitely worth checking out. Working in different styles, sectors and even cities, they all have a splendid aye for beauty and details.

In memory of Secretary of Cultural Affairs Françoise de Saligny, a great friend of Finland and Finnish culture.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing and highlighting organisations, artists, venues, etc. to support the people around us. We encourage you to click, discover, enjoy, support and stick together in these unreal times. First up: 5 Finnish illustrators at the top of their game, selected by Hanna.