Biographies
All 'Biographies' are listed here in the order that they were published. We aim to have an assortment of biographies of individuals who are Nordic or have a connection to the Nordics, and who have made an impact on Nordic and/or international society in the modern era. Our long term aim is to focus on those who are little known and to be inclusive.
2019.07.01 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, Literature
Bengt Gunnar Ekelöf (1907-1968)
Gunnar Ekelöf was considered one of Sweden’s leading and most important twentieth-century poets who produced deeply intellectual and challenging works that weave in many different languages and cultural influences. A lifelong outsider, he is known for introducing surrealism and modernism to Swedish poetry, and for his late-career Byzantine…
2019.06.28 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Nicolai Gedda (1925-2017)
Nicolai Gedda (given name Harry Gustaf Nikolai Gädda) was a Swedish tenor born in Stockholm who performed mainly in operas and is one of the most widely recorded opera singers. He was known for his versatility and an amazingly high register.
2019.06.26 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Evert Axel Taube (1890-1976)
Evert Taube, Swedish ballad singer, composer, author and artist, made his greatest impact as a ballad composer and balladeer, enriching his work with painterly skill depicting Swedish nature, particularly Stockholm’s archipelago.
2019.06.26 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Povel Ramel (1922-2007)
Povel Karl Henric Ramel was a Swedish singer, pianist, revue creator, author, composer, and comedian famous for his playful style, intelligent lyrics, imitations and parodies, and legendary musical revues. His work was deeply influential for Swedish comedy and entertainment.
2019.04.29 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, Literature
Pentti Saarikoski (1937–1983)
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
Kalle Holmberg (1939-2016)
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
Paavo Haavikko (1931-2008)
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
Monika Fagerholm (b. 1961)
Works such as 'Wonderful Women by the Water' established Finnish Monica Fagerholm as a feminist writer.
2019.04.01 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Lars von Trier (b. 1956)
Danish director Lars von Trier is world-famous for his renewal of film media. Through his work on the ‘Golden hearts trilogy', the ‘Depression triology' and ‘Dogme 95’, he has challenged film genres and narrative conventions. His work with video and digital pre- and post-production and various transmedia forms always carries his signature as an…
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Erik Blomberg (1913-1996)
Finnish cinematographer and film director Erik Blomberg is best known for 'The White Reindeer' (1952).