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September 27, 2023 4:15 pm
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When Aero (here called “Finnish Air Lines”) turned 25 years in 1948 the company contacted the advertising company SEK. Why? Because they needed a poster to celebrate the anniversary, naturally enough. The poster master Jorma Suhonen was one of the founding members of SEK and this important assignment was given to him. Looking at the […]
June 20, 2023 4:59 pm
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Koli on Lake Pielinen is one of Finland’s absolute gems that never goes out of travel fashion. For over a hundred years, tourists have flocked to this national romantic landscape. It’s not surprising. It was here that greats like writer Juhani Aho, artist Eero Järnefelt and composer Jean Sibelius found their inspiration. In the 1950s, […]
August 24, 2022 12:10 pm
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Always remember to save Energy! That’s the slogan in Finnish in this beautiful vintage poster. Today, the poster is more relevant than ever. With this beautiful poster on your wall you’ll never again forget to turn off the lights. The poster is also a perfect gift. Spread the message and save energy – vintage style! […]
May 11, 2021 3:07 pm
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Most of the regions, cities and travel companies in Finland created posters and images of their own, just like the industrial city of Rauma has done here. The idea was naturally to lure travels from near and afar to Finland. We continuously seek more information about all images in our product range, so please write […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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3rd place, Finnish travel poster of the year, 2021! In the words of the artist: I got the idea for my poster from Hanko’s beautiful villas and the beach. I have actually never visited Hanko, but I feel like I got to know the city when I was searching for inspiration for my poster. In […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Finalist in the MyFinlandPoster contest 2021! In the words of the artist: To find inspiration for the poster I was travelling virtually on the streets of Hanko. It didn’t take too much time until I was at the seashore. I loved the combination of soft sand, sun warmed rocks and chilly waves and could almost […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Honorary award in the MyFinlandPoster contest 2021! In the words of the artist: In Hanko I found a balanced combination of artificial and natural. In the poster, I portrayed not the most popular but yet beautiful season in Hanko. Thin and gentle blocks of ice make way for the visitor to reach the inviting town […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Finalist in the MyFinlandPoster contest 2021! In the words of the artist: I have always liked Finland. Kalevala, independent comic shops and Lapland. I chose a vivid image of a modern young man in my poster. It is precisely the orientation towards modernity that is lacking in most urban spaces around the world. The font […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Finalist in the MyFinlandPoster contest 2021! In the words of the artist: I have visited Hanko as a child. I remember the sandy beaches and the sunny ambience. With the help of Google I made a virtual sightseeing trip in the scenery of Hanko. The peculiar shape and the looks of the water tower really […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Finalist in the MyFinlandPoster contest 2021! In the words of the artist: The inspiration for my Hanko poster came from the beach, the well-known elements in the city and the atmosphere of the old posters. I’ve never been to Hanko, but after a few twists and turns, I found my idea in the water tower […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Finalist in the MyFinlandPoster contest 2021! In the words of the artist: Last summer we went for a daytrip to Hanko. It was the first time as an adult. I liked the city with the old, beautiful treehouses, but it was the nature that really caught my eye. There was so much sand and pines! […]
May 6, 2021 7:00 pm
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Honorary award, Finnish travel poster of the year, 2021! In the words of the artist: The idea for my poster was provided by Hanko’s geographical position. I wanted to convey the city’s openness to the sea and to the sky the colors of which are intentionally merged to show the open space around the city. […]
May 6, 2021 6:20 pm
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Finnish travel poster of the year, 2021! The artist presents her artwork: This poster took its inspiration from the seaside and summertime. That’s actually what Hanko mostly means for me, based on my experiences. As the southernmost and sunniest city of Finland, Hanko inspired me to use a happy colour palette. The bright clean style […]
May 6, 2021 6:20 pm
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Runner-up: Finnish travel poster of the year, 2021 The artist presents her artwork: Many travel magazines that I’ve been collecting for several years have been very helpful for me. They always take me to Finland and give me inspiration. When I found a photo of a nostalgic beach in Hanko, I imagined how happy I […]
June 9, 2020 12:09 pm
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You know we love travel posters with our whole hearts, but did you know that the poster hunter also keeps other treasures, such as propaganda posters, in his archives? Since the prohibition period, efforts have been made to work for sobriety with the help of posters. The dangers of liquor have traditionally been warned by […]
June 9, 2020 11:53 am
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You know we love travel posters with our whole hearts, but did you know that the poster hunter also keeps other treasures, such as propaganda posters, in his archives? Since the prohibition period, efforts have been made to work for sobriety with the help of posters. The dangers of liquor have traditionally been warned by […]
April 7, 2020 12:19 pm
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Finnish Travel Poster of the year 2020: FINALIST The artist presents his artwork: My poster The Bath is digitally made. I wanted to create a travel poster that reflects the traditions but at the same time highlights Helsinki’s architecture and the diverse sauna culture. The main focus of the poster is the world’s most beautiful […]
March 12, 2020 12:09 am
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The artist presents her artwork: I left Finland 10 years ago to discover the world, and I am still on that trip. Helsinki will forever be my safe harbor and I love the feeling when the plane is approaching the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Surely travel posters can’t simply remain a cry from the past? Absolutely not. […]
March 10, 2020 5:17 pm
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The artist presents her artwork: Helsinki is full of surprises for tourists and offers inspiration for locals. I gathered some symbols that are hard to miss in the city.. The granite sculptures at the Central Railway Station greet everyone who come to Helsinki by train, parks with blooming Rhododendrons and cherry trees are popular backdrops […]
March 10, 2020 4:58 pm
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Finalist in the My Finland Poster 2020 contest! In the words of the artist: My summer Helsinki is made up of several pieces. The poster shows the contrasts between nature and urban culture, which in Helsinki support each other instead of excluding each other. In my work I also wanted to give the viewer room […]