The Kalevala: Akseli Gallen-Kallela & National Romanticism

Most of my research at the moment is concerned with exhibitions, and rather than writing another post on exhibitions at this point, I thought I would take a different route, and bring you a brief insight into National Romanticism in the art of Finland towards the end of the 19th century... “The runes of Kalevala … Continue reading The Kalevala: Akseli Gallen-Kallela & National Romanticism →

Norden – Nordic or Scandinavian?

Having a full-time job and being a full-time student is not an easy task, but it does mean that any free time you have becomes even more valuable; whether that be catching up with friends, or writing a blog post, which is still a breather from my dissertation. Working and studying means that the two … Continue reading Norden – Nordic or Scandinavian? →