Weekend Wrap
IN PICTURES: The weekend wrap
Yet another busy week for the finer things in life! Experimental cinema gets international attention, the gaming industry is as solid as ever, and Finnish jazz makes a break for it. Discover the past seven days in lifestyle and entertainment from a Finnish perspective.
Hatch isn’t playing around when it comes to 5G gaming. The Finnish IT company has announced a partnership in Germany with Vodafone. (Photo: Hatch) Read our Daily brief
The Long Drink – a well-kept national secret since the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki – has finally started doing the rounds internationally, especially in the US. (Photo: The Long Drink Company) Read Cool Hunting’s’ article
The Finnish gaming industry has had its ups and downs but continues to churn out crowd-pleasing entertainment for global audiences. (Photo: Salomon Marttila) Read Pocket Gamer’s article
Sami van Ingen’s melodrama Flame gets silver screen time at Concorto Film Festival. (Photo: Vimeo/Screenshot) Read AV-Arkki’s’ article
The new album from Timo Lassy (pictured) and Teppo Mäkynen is a courageous sketchpad and moodboard, according to Jazz Journal. (Photo: Konstantin Kondrukhov / Flow Festival) Check out the review
Traditional Karelian string instrument jouhikko (bowed lyre) is the new guitar. Just ask musician Pekko Käppi. (Photo: Ninni Luhtasaari) Read Music Finland’s article
Grab your leotards! The first ever Drone Olympics will be held in Helsinki in September. (Photo: City of Helsinki) Read more on the event’s website
Finnish designer Robin Falck’s Nolla cabin is a celebration of sustainability and simplicity. (Photo: Neste) Read The Spaces’ article
The eco-friendly designs of Aarrekid’s children’s clothes have made a compelling impression on parents and led to the creation of an adults’ selection as well. (Photo: Aarrekid) Check out our feature
If you ever find yourself in the middle of the Nevada desert, chances are you’ll find a sauna – at least during this year’s Burning Man festival thanks to JKMM Architects and Sauna on Fire. (Photo: JKMM Architects) Read Dezeen’s article
A recent Cannes-veteran, J-P Valkeapää has landed major distribution deals for his film Dogs Don’t Wear Pants. (Photo: Helsinki-Filmi) Read Variety’s article
Infinited Fiber Company’s recycled cotton is well suited for the future of the planet, as well as the denim industry. (Photo: Infinited Fiber Company) Read Sourcing Journal’s article