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.
2019.04.29 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, Literature
The modernist Finnish writer Pentti Saarikoski became famous for his revolutionary sensibilities and anti-authoritarian Christian faith.
2019.04.29 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
One of Finland’s leading theatre directors, Kalle Holmberg became known for his politically conscious productions.
2019.04.08 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, Literature
The versatile Finnish author Paavo Haavikko is highly regarded for his modernist poetry and his work in many other genres.
2019.04.08 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, Literature
Works such as 'Wonderful Women by the Water' established Finnish Monica Fagerholm as a feminist writer.
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Finnish cinematographer and film director Erik Blomberg is best known for 'The White Reindeer' (1952).
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Finnish theatre director Vivica Bandler’s work reflects her innovative and candid directorial style.
2019.03.20 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, Literature
Writing in Swedish, the Finnish writer-illustrator Tove Jansson is most famous for her creation of the mythical creatures The Moomins.