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Midsummer in Finland is a magical time of the year when the sun barely sets and the horizon glows in soft golden hues. ☀️Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy midnight sun’s atmosphere indoors throughout the year? Designer Henri Timperi @henritimperi has made it possible with Midnight Sun™ — a hand‑blown glass ceiling light which creates the effect of the midnight sun’s reflection on a rippling lake.By combining expertise from multiple disciplines, Henri created a modular steel optic mould, which allows him to manipulate the surface of the glass. He also made a custom light source to enhance the reflections.In autumn 2025, Henri participated in the Aalto Creatives pre‑incubator programme @aaltocreativesprogram, where advisors and mentors helped him explore new ways to turn his work into a business.Henri's multidisciplinary background is reflected in his work. He first studied mechanical engineering @aalto.eng and business @aaltobiz, then trained as a cabinet maker, before returning to Aalto to study design @aaltoarts. ✨__🏖️ Psst! Aalto ARTS is starting its summer holiday. In the meantime, explore our webmag (link in bio), which showcases a selection of some of our most ambitious projects. Happy Midsummer! Enjoy the magic of the Finnish summer! See you in August 👋 by @aaltoarts

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Aalto University is in constant dialogue with EU’s multiple layers of decision-making: top political leaders, administrative staff, institutions and field-specific professionals. The aim is to build connections, gather information, and influence the direction of European research, education and innovation policy.One great platform for networking and dialogue is the European Commission's biennial event, the @neweuropeanbauhaus Festival, which takes place at the heart of the EU in Brussels. It brings together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors to discuss and showcase sustainable projects from across Europe.This year, Aalto University took part in the NEB Festival with the exhibition The Pathfinders: Overcoming circular economy bottlenecks. It presented multidisciplinary research strategies related to recycled construction materials, the textile value chain as well as the recovery of valuable battery metals. Although the circular economy has been a topic for discussion for more than a decade, the theme is about to become increasingly topical, due to the forthcoming EU circular economy act.We were very pleased to host Jessika Roswall @jessikaroswall, European Commissioner for environment, water resilience, and a competitive circular economy in our exhibition! Thanks Aalto's Senior Specialist @enniaijala for hosting! @aaltouniversity 📸 Images:2,3 & 5: Commissioner Jessika Roswall’s visit and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen’s opening speech, photos: European Commission 2026 / Simon Pugh1&4: The Pathfinders exhibition, photo: Enni Äijälä by @aaltoarts

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Another must-see exhibition at @fiskarsvillagebiennale! 🤩Material Flow, an exhibition that explores the journey of matter in the hands of the next generation of designers, showcases the work of 29 Interior Architecture students from Aalto University.From furniture and lightning to experimental objects, the exhibition showcases how emerging designers are pushing the boundaries of contemporary design through innovative material research, craftsmanship and hands-on experimentation.The works on display represent a continous “flow” where the boundary between the natural world and the built environment dissolves. Material Flow is curated by Tomek Rygalik & Katrin Greiling.📍 The Old Granary, Fiskarsintie 333, Fiskars📅 7 June – 30 August 2026Read more about the works via link in bio.📸 Photos:1. Flou by Henna Haarala, Jade Huculak and Oskari Karo2. Trocarts by Julia Postrzech3. Maa (Earth) by Klara Sjelvgren, photo: Jesper Dolgov4. Tapetti by Aura Lindèn5. Aava by Sanni Edelmann6. Solace by Jade Huculak7. Happiness by Yongsub Shin and Nora Kaltenborn8. Yhtenä by Eveliina Saarentaus9. Sydänpuu by Selina Elg@fiskarsvillage @studiorygalik @katringreiling @hennahaarala @jadehuculak @oskarikaro @juliapostrzech @klarasjelvgren @jes.dolgov @auraellen @sanniedelmanni @shotsh1n @nora_kaltenborn @evesaarentaus @aaltouniversity by @aaltoarts

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Looking for a summer day trip in Finland? Head over to Fiskars Village and discover the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale 2026! 🌸The main exhibitions of @fiskarsvillagebiennale , Sense of Water and Dew, are on view at the Old Granary and the Coppersmithy. The entrance floor of the Old Granary hosts Sense of Water, a curated exhibition by Riikka Latva-Somppi. 🌊The exhibition brings together design, art, science and personal experience through cross-disciplinary research and creative projects. It explores themes such as water stewardship and the relationship between plastics and aquatic systems, inviting visitors to reflect on their own relationship with water.💧Sense of Water features Aalto University researchers, teachers, and professors: Priska Falin, Riikka Latva-Somppi, Anna van der Lei, Julia Lohmann, Gary Markle, Maarit Mäkelä, and Kirsti Taiviola, as well as current and recent graduates: Atso Airola, Vala Boucht, Zoe Bruhat, Mira Niittymäki, Vilma Sainio, and Joanna Pomorska. 👏📍 The Old Granary, Fiskarsintie 333, Fiskars📅 7 June – 30 August 2026👉 Open daily from 11:00-18:00📸 Justus Hirvi @justushirvi 1. Pia Sirén: Luonnos2. Pia Sirén: Luonnos and Álvaro Catalán de Ocón: Plastic Rivers3. Riikka Latva-Somppi: Troublesome Water4. Julia Lohmann and Anna van der Lei: Echoes of Undercurrents5. Gary Markle: Floating in a Sea of Change and Álvaro Catalán de Ocón: Plastic Rivers6. Maarit Mäkelä & working group: Spring at Geassemahjohka7. Sense of Water exhibition@fiskarsvillagebiennale @fiskars_village @riikkalatvasomppi @priskafalin @anna_vanderlei @departmentofseaweed @garymarkle @kirstitaiviola @soairola @valabct @sexegambetta @vilmasainio by @aaltoarts

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Would you believe that this dress was made from a ship that sank over 300 years ago? ⛵️When the Hahtiperä wreck was discovered off the coast of Oulu in 2019, conservation work left behind a large amount of fragile wood which was in danger of being discarded.Instead, Aalto University researchers transformed the surplus material into something unexpected: the wood was turned into fiber, the fiber into yarn, and the yarn into a dress that continues the story of the 17th-century wreck. The project is a great example of what can happen when different fields come together, combining the expertise and passion of archaeologists, chemists, materials scientists, and a designer.The ’Shipwreck Dress’ also raises an important question: if +300-year-old wood can be transformed into something this beautiful, why are we still sending huge amounts of perfectly usable material to landfills every year? 📍The dress will be on display at the Oulu Museum of Art @ouluntaidemuseo in the exhibition ’Tomorrow’s Wardrobe’, together with many other works from Aalto ARTS students, alumni and faculty.Read more via link in bio 🔗Huge shoutout to the multidisciplinary team behind the amazing project: Michael Hummel, Inge Schlapp-Hackl, Susanna Ahola, Pirjo Kääriäinen, Lê Huy Quang, Suciati Krisnadewi, Bai Haoyu, Alexandra Hanhisalo, Nicole Nygren-Sundell, Collins Steven, Sami Rantasalo, Ylönen Timo, Seppo Jääskeläinen, Tapani Vuorinen, Lauri Rautkari, Christian Orassaari, Harri Koski, Minna Koivikko, Anna-Mari Leppisaari, Severi Uusitalo 👏🎥 Video by Anna Berg / Aalto University by @aaltoarts

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Welcome to Näyttely26 — a spectacular exhibition presenting textile, clothing, and fashion design concepts that don’t necessarily have to be worn. Alongside collections, the exhibition features video works, multidisciplinary collaborations, and textile-focused works such as interior textiles. Visit the exhibition in the heart of Helsinki at Bio Rex Lobby.📅 Open until 7 June 2026📍Bio Rex (2nd floor), Helsinki👉 Free entry!Opening hours for Bio Rex:Mon 11–20 Tue ClosedWed–Fri 11–20Sat–Sun 11–18📡 A satellite exhibition is also on view at the Aalto University campus, VÄRE Lobby, until 12 June.🌟 Näyttely26 graduates: Viena Honkala, Venla Kokkola, Laura Sarmanto, Claire Aunison, Johanna Hehemann, Marina Piva, Mia Bøgedal, Natasa Hódosi, Ola Velure, Riikka LaaksoharjuNäyttely26 is part of the annual Näytös/Näyttely event, showcasing the graduate work of BA and MA students in fashion and textile design at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.Main collaboration partner: Amos Anderson Fund @amosandersonsfond Näytös/Näyttely26 Creative direction: Ilona Hyötyläinen @ilonahyo, Maarit Salolainen @maaritsalolainen, Julia Valle Noronha @juliashapedExhibition design: Emilia Lonka @emilialonkaProducer: Vanessa Agostini @agostinivanessaProduction assistant: Jere Vilo @jerevilo 📸 Photos by Liivia Pallas1. Ola Velure @olavelure - Beautiful Men - Dandyism Through the Lens of Oscar Wilde 2-3. Johanna Hehemann @johannahemn - Growing Ideas4. Viena Honkala - Club Chromophile - Colour First, Think Later5. Natasa Hódosi @natasahodosi - Enjoying Hesitancy6. Venla Kokkola @venlakokkola - I Found a Pepperoncini on the Ground and It Tasted Good7. Claire Pixie Aunison @caunison - Timeless Elegance8. Riikka Laaksoharju - Step Up to an Empty Table@aalto_textiles @aalto_fashion @fashioninhelsinki by @aaltoarts

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Whooa! What an unforgettable night! 🔥 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Näytös/Näyttely26 runway show, exhibition grand opening and award ceremony! And the biggest congratulations to our 30 incredible fashion and textiles graduates, well done! 👏💐Näytös/Näyttely is above all a platform for the next generation of creators to display their cutting edge design, while also celebrating outstanding work with annual awards.Meet the Näytös/Näyttely26 award winners:🏆 EMMA Award: Sasu Takko @sasu.takko - Ihokas🏆 Fiskars Award: Sasu Takko - Ihokas🏆 Amos Anderson Fund Award: Johanna Hehemann @johannahemn - Growing Ideas🏆 Bloom Agency Award: Auri Lukkarinen @aurisaara - Techno is Freedom🏆 Iittala Award: Jarkko Karppinen @kajarkko - Outsiders🏆 Finnish Textile & Fashion Award: Jarkko Karppinen - Outsiders🏆 Architecture and Design Museum Award: Bethel Degefu @bth3l_ - Yager Lij - Carrying Tradition in Motion🏆 Marimekko Award: Nanna Marie Christensen @xnanna_mariex - Clock In, Clock OutHonorable mentions:🌟 Amos Anderson Fund: Aleksandra Hellberg @alekshellberg - Flesh 🌟 Amos Anderson Fund: Eetu Kakriainen @eetukakriainen - Dress as a Spatial Practice🌟 Finnish Textile & Fashion: Sasu Takko @sasu.takko - Ihokas🌟 Marimekko: Hanna Ruha @hanna____katariina - Bodily Antiquities Still craving some more? We got you! The Näyttely26 exhibition at Bio Rex Lobby is on view from 30 May to 7 June 2026. A satellite exhibition is also open at the Aalto University campus, VÄRE, until 12 June. Free entry!Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and to all the students, faculty and staff, collaborators, partners and supporters who made Näytös/Näyttely 26 possible! 😍Read more via link in bio 🔗Main collaboration partner: Amos Anderson Fund📸 Photos by Kristian Presnal1. Jarkko Karppinen - Outsiders 2. Sasu Takko - Ihokas3. Auri Lukkarinen - Techno is Freedom4. Bethel Degefu - Yager Lij - Carrying Tradition in Motion5. Nanna Marie Christensen - Clock In, Clock Out6. Alexandra Hellberg - Flesh7. Eetu Kakriainen - Dress as a Spatial Practice8. Hanna Ruha - Bodily Antiquities9. Johanna Hehemann - Growing Ideas by @aaltoarts

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TONIGHT: Näytös/Näyttely26 runway show! The countdown begins! 🔥Our amazing BA and MA fashion graduates present their collections at NÄYTÖS26 — and you’re invited!📅 Tonight at 19:00 (GMT+3)📍 Streaming LIVE on a giant outdoor screen at Lasipalatsi Square, Helsinki🛜 Online @aalto_fashion and on fashiontextiles.aalto.fi👉 Free entry to LIVE streamsYou won’t want to miss this incredible show!Main collaboration partner: @amosandersonsfond @aalto_fashion@aalto_textiles @fashioninhelsinki by @aaltoarts

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Did you know that Näytös/Näyttely26 is taking over the heart of Helsinki this year? 😍 And yes — you can be part of it in multiple ways!NÄYTÖS/NÄYTTELY26 RUNWAY SHOW📅 Thu, 28 May at 19:00 (GMT+3)📍 Streaming LIVE on a giant outdoor screen at Lasipalatsi Square, Helsinki🛜 Online @aalto_fashion and on fashiontextiles.aalto.fi👉 Free entry to LIVE streamsNÄYTÖS/NÄYTTELY26 AWARDS🗣️ NN26 Award Ceremony & Fashion in Helsinki Talks event📅 Fri, 29 May from 13.00-16.30 📍 Bio Rex, Helsinki👉 Tickets available from bio’s linkNÄYTÖS/NÄYTTELY26 EXHIBITION📅 30 May – 7 June 2026📍 Bio Rex lobby, Mannerheimintie 20-24, Helsinki📡 A satellite exhibition on Aalto University campus📅 25 May – 12 June 2026📍 VÄRE building, Otaniemetie 14, Espoo👉 Free entry to both exhibitionsMeanwhile, enjoy this sneak peek of Tuomo Martelius’ @t.martelius work — and join us on Thursday for Näytös/Näyttely26 runway show to see the final results!Main collaboration partner: @amosandersonsfond @aalto_fashion @aalto_textiles @fashioninhelsinki 🎥 Video: Hetta Huhtamäki / Aalto Studios by @aaltoarts

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Can’t wait for the Näytös/Näyttely26 exhibition? Take a sneak peek into Marina Piva’s @_maripiva_ works and check out the exhibition in Helsinki center and on Aalto campus! NÄYTTELY26 EXHIBITION📅 30 May – 7 June 2026📍 Bio Rex lobby, Mannerheimintie 20-24, Helsinki📡 A satellite exhibition on Aalto University campus📅 25 May – 12 June 2026📍 VÄRE building, Otaniemetie 14, Espoo👉 Free entry to both exhibitions!Main collaboration partner: Amos Anderson Fund @amosandersonsfond @aalto_fashion @aalto_textiles @fashioninhelsinki More information via link in bio 🔗🎥 Video: Hetta Huhtamäki / Aalto Studios by @aaltoarts

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Näytös/Näyttely26 is approaching, and the students are busy finalizing their works. We got some sneak peeks that we’re excited to share with you! First up is Meri Malminen @merimalminen. Can’t wait to see the final results on Thursday!NÄYTÖS/NÄYTTELY26 RUNWAY SHOW📅 Thu, 28 May at 19:00 (GMT+3)📍 Streaming LIVE on a giant outdoor screen at Lasipalatsi Square, Helsinki🛜 Online @aalto_fashion and on fashiontextiles.aalto.fi👉 Free entry to LIVE streamsMain collaboration partner: Amos Anderson Fund @amosandersonsfond @aalto_fashion @aalto_textiles @fashioninhelsinki 🎥 Video: Hetta Huhtamäki / Aalto Studios by @aaltoarts

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Wonderful news straight from the red carpet of Cannes Film Festival! 🤩The Palme d’Or, the highest prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, has been awarded to the film "Fjord" directed by Romanian Cristian Mungiu.The film’s crew includes ELO faculty, namely our very own Executive in Residence, producer of Aamu Film Company Jussi Rantamäki as co-producer! Also three ELO alums, costume designer Kirsi Gum, sound designer Pietu Korhonen and foley artist Kimmo Vänttinen are part of the awarded crew.Big congratulations to the entire multinational team! 💐👏Read more via link in bio 🔗@fjordthefilm @cristian_mungiu @jrbeachill @aamufilmcompany @kirsikgum @pietukorhonen@_kimmovanttinen @festivaldecannes 📸 Photo: Festival de Cannes by @aaltoarts

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