Imagining Norden - branding and Nordic reputation:
Imagining Norden - branding and Nordic reputation
Perceptions of the Nordics abound, from the reputation of the Nordic welfare state to that of interior design. Content on this page seeks to examine the construction and deconstruction of the different 'brands' of the region; why, when, where and how the region, its individual countries, its way of life, what it produces etc are branded. New articles are added regularly.
2019.05.22 | The Quick Read, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Prominent 21st century architecture in Norway
An affluent country, Norway boasts remarkable productivity in architecture and infrastructure in recent decades, often drawing on neo-modernism, as well as a profound appreciation of the country's natural landscapes.
2019.05.21 | Article, Hannah Yoken, Gender, Reputation, Research
Transnational interaction among feminist activists in the Nordic Countries, 1970s-2000
The Nordic countries are globally renowned as states that embrace gender equality. However, the region also has a rich history of feminist activism at the grassroots level. This history includes activism undertaken during ‘second wave’ feminism, from the late 1960s to the 1990s. During this period of time the women’s movements benefitted from…
2019.05.08 | The Quick Read, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Prominent 21st century architecture in Finland
Recent Finnish architecture of note includes civic, cultural and religious works, ranging in style from neo-modernism to the more culturally referenced.
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.
2019.04.25 | The Quick Read, Inken Dose, Culture, The arts
Danish Cultural Institute
Founded in 1940, the Danish Cultural Institute aims to foster intercultural understanding both at home and abroad, and has branches in seven countries with activities and networks in many more. Financed by the Danish Ministry of Culture, private funds and its own revenue, it focuses on diverse themes.
2019.04.24 | The Quick Read, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Prominent 21st century architecture in Sweden
21st century cultural and civic buildings in Sweden offer both place-based and neo-modernist styles.
2019.04.10 | The Quick Read, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Prominent 21st century architecture in Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Many civic works in Greenland and the Faroe Islands draw upon the respective countries' dramatic, rugged landscapes and sometimes harsh climate for inspiration.
2019.04.10 | Article, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Nordic architecture: a continuing modernism, post-war to 2000
Since the Second World War, Nordic architecture has been informed by a dialogue between modernity and tradition and a sustained respect for local environmental and social conditions. This has provided a creative and expressive foundation for architecture throughout the second half of the twentieth century which has proven to be contextually…
2019.04.01 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
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).