Joachim Mickwitz

Joachim Mickwitz is an Associate Professor at Helsingfors University. Many of his contributions, which were originally for an encyclopaedia, were kindly updated by Pietari Kääpä.

Contributions to nordics.info

Black and white photo of Pentti Saarikoski in 1967.

29 April 2019 - Biography

The modernist Finnish writer Pentti Saarikoski became famous for his revolutionary sensibilities and anti-authoritarian Christian faith.

Kalle Holmberg is seen here directing Friedrich Schiller's 'Rosvot' (The Robbers) at the Helsinki City Theater.

29 April 2019 - Biography

One of Finland’s leading theatre directors, Kalle Holmberg became known for his politically conscious productions.

Black and white portrait of Paavo Haavikko portrayed in 1960.

08 April 2019 - Joachim Mickwitz

The versatile Finnish author Paavo Haavikko is highly regarded for his modernist poetry and his work in many other genres.

Monica Fagerholm signing books at the Gothenburg book fair in 2009.

08 April 2019 - Joachim Mickwitz

Works such as 'Wonderful Women by the Water' established Finnish Monica Fagerholm as a feminist writer.

31 March 2019 - Joachim Mickwitz

Finnish cinematographer and film director Erik Blomberg is best known for 'The White Reindeer' (1952).

31 March 2019 - Joachim Mickwitz

Finnish theatre director Vivica Bandler’s work reflects her innovative and candid directorial style.

Finnish author Tove Jansson, portrayed wearing a flower crown, 1967.

20 March 2019 - Joachim Mickwitz

Writing in Swedish, the Finnish writer-illustrator Tove Jansson is most famous for her creation of the mythical creatures The Moomins.

Revised 13.09.2023

Joachim Mickwitz

Contributions to nordics.info

Pentti Saarikoski (1937–1983)

Kalle Holmberg (1939-2016)

Paavo Haavikko (1931-2008)

Monika Fagerholm (b. 1961)

Erik Blomberg (1913-1996)

Vivica Bandler (1917-2004)

Tove Jansson (1914-2001)