Radical creativity at Aalto
The mystery of the immortal
Artist professor Maija Tammi and graphic artist Ville Tietäväinen have created an art book that combines scientific research, art and storytelling.
The age of digitalization and crises - how to navigate the unknown
Systemic problems call for changes, and this applies to higher education and research as well. The U-Create seminar discussed the limitations of our current university models and discussed alternative value systems, such as care.
Theses: Threading the needle – together!
Taking care of your clothes is an environmental act, says Marium Durrani. Communal clothing repair workshops are popular around the world and have now landed also in Finland to push against unsustainable fast fashion practices.
Creating zero-energy houses, non-toxic glitter and fossil-free glue with wood
Building wisely with wood is an efficient way to combat climate change. It’s possible to build almost anything with wood if we develop our expertise and adjust our attitudes, an expert says.
The cost of ‘fast fashion’ – Up to 92 million tonnes of waste and 79 trillion litres of water consumed per year to make garments
The fashion industry contributes to 10% of global pollution. A system-wide transition needed immediately to reduce environmental costs of the fashion industry, a new Aalto University study concludes in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment journal.
Samir Bhowmik in Helsinki Biennial 2020
Samir Bhowmik reflects on how humans hijack nature with their infrastructure and technology.
Soil Matters exhibition chosen as the winner of Design Museum´s open call
Soil Matters exhibition chosen as the winner of Design Museum´s open call
Aalto University's art and design again ranked as 7th best in the world
Aalto also ranked among the QS Rankings top 100 in the fields of architecture and built environment, and business and management studies.
Aalto University’s fashion and textile know-how acknowledged in Finland and internationally
Aalto takes home two prizes at the Fashion Finland Gala and ranks third at CEO World Magazine fashion school listing
Engaging audience and space
New Media MA student Robbert Groenendijk has been selected to create an installation for Mänttä Art Festival 14.6.–31.8.2020. His upcoming work "Protocol" places the visitors within the data flow between two computers.
A movie as a Dove of Peace
The documentary film, Colombia in My Arms, brings together different perspectives in a unique way in post-peace Colombia.
'I know you think I’m crazy'
Dissertation of the Month: in Mikko Koivisto's opinion, psychiatrically disabled people must have the right to define themselves and their role in the society.
Aalto ARTS Annual Review celebrated the highlights of 2019
Nine awards and prizes were presented 5 February 2020 at the traditional get-together for Aalto ARTS faculty, staff and students.
This strange instrument from Joker soundtrack was invented in Finland
There are only five of them in the world. And one of them can be heard throughout the movie that just won the Oscar for Original score. This rare device is the electro-acoustic halldorophone, and its story can be traced back to Finland and to the workshops of the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Aalto’s up-and-coming designers’ ‘Armchair’ exhibition on display at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair
Aalto University is presenting an exhibition called ‘Armchair’ at Stockholm Furniture Fair
Flux Island at Vuotalo
Flux Island is a collaboration between Aalto Media Lab and Vuotalo gathering an exhibition, workshops, and audiovisual performances.
Vibrant Helsinki School presents a comprehensive show in Lübeck
The exhibition explores relatedness with nature and the sense of space.
Design is the mission of life for Eero Miettinen
Professor in industrial design has always loved drawing cars. Miettinen is delighted that the understanding of design has expanded in society.
Paula Hohti Erichsen follows the trail of 500-year-old fashion
This professor of art and culture history appreciates joy and comfort and experienced the finest moment of her career during a funding interview.
