The Gang of Kathmandu – Photo exhibition in Helsinki

A very interesting photo exhibition is currently running in the Finnish capital:

The author, Helsinki based photographer Filippo Zambon, tells us about this project:

In the fall 2010 I worked on a photo-documentary about the daily life of the street children of Kathmandu, Nepal. Those children allowed me to follow them during their peregrinations around the city. I followed them during the day when they work collecting cardboards in the dirty and busy streets of Kathmandu. I photographed their struggles, their addictions and the poverty that they are facing everyday. But mostly, this is a story of solidarity and brotherhood. The work is my homage to those children and their freedom.

Gang of Kathmandu

The exhibition will be open every day from 11.00 to 18.00 until the 30th of January

The Gang of Kathmandu
Kuvataideakatemian Galleria
Kasarmikatu 44
Helsinki, Finland

A Finnish souvenir – Aalvar Aalto decorative bowls

Iittala, one of the most prestigious Finnish design companies, has taken the famous design of Aalvar Aalto for trays and vases and applied it to mini bowls, very suitable to place all kind of objects like candles, chocolates or snacks into it.

Aalto bowl

Alvar Aalto (1898-1996) is probably the best well-known Finnish architecture and designer. His particular designs of vases were first presented in 1937, and they have become one of the world´s most famous glassware, due to the simplicity of its forms and sensual plasticity as well as the multiple uses that the customers can find for it.

If you visit Finland and want to bring with you a sample of tasty national design, or if you need to buy a refined present for a relative or a friend, a decorative bowl is an excellent choice to pursue as souvenir. Easy to transport and suitable in all kind of environments, it is just the perfect choice to carry a little piece of Finland with you!

For more information, you can visit:

http://www.iittala.com/web/Iittalaweb.nsf/en/products_decorating_alvar_aalto_collection

Duff McKagan – 3 concerts in Finland

Legendary musician Duff McKagan, ex Guns & Roses and Velvet Revolver, will visit Finland with his new project Loaded next June to play 3 gigs in Helsinki, Tampere and Oulu:

Dates:
3.6. Helsinki, Virgin Oil
4.6. Oulu, Teatria
5.6. Tampere, Sauna Open Air

More info at:

http://duff-loaded.com