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Katie Spragg in Finland

Meet one of the UK's most exciting ceramic artists and discover her new exhibition at EMMA in Finland

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Banksy comes to Finland

Teach children about street art with this guide from Serlachius Museums

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Welcome to the British Council in Finland

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.

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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) celebrated its 70th anniversary at Tampere Hall, the only venue in Finland to host RPO's concert.

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The Selector

The Selector is a weekly two-hour show that covers all styles of music, from folk to electro

Our work in the arts

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