description: Photography is one of Finland's most successful cultural exports. Now, for the first time, the internationally acknowledged artists are gathered in this extensive book, which accompanies an exhibition traveling around the world. The Helsinki School presents works from over 30 different artists who have been studying or teaching at TaiK, the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. The goal is to introduce a new approach to today's Finnish photography. Based on a concept by Timothy Persons and Jorman Puranen, this amply illustrated volume presents an astounding overview of the school. Featured artists Nanna Hanninen, Ilkka Haslo, Ulla Jokisalo, Aino Kannisto, Sandra Kantanen, Pertti Kekarainen, Ola Kolehmainen, Janne Lehtinen, Niko Luoma, Riitta Paivalainen, Jyrki Parantainen, Jorma Puranen, Pentti Sammallahti, Jari Silomaki, Santeri Tuori, and others.
language: English
title: Helsinki School, The
titlecomplete: Helsinki School, The
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Hatje Cantz Publishers