A Cultural Oasis In Helsinki

Jun 09 2023 35 mins

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Art, architecture and nature – three elements that interact in harmony throughout the museum. Art collectors Marie-Louise and Gunnar Didrichsen founded the museum in 1965 as an extension to their private home. Situated by the sea on Kuusisaari island in western Helsinki and surrounded by a sculpture park, it has become one of the most beloved art museums in Finland. This podcast dives into the story of the museum, it’s impressive collection, architecture and changing exhibitions.

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5 Henry Moore and the Archer

Jun 09 2023 23 mins

Henry Moore, the master of monumental abstract sculpture, is regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. In this episode you will hear a special story behind one of Moore’s most unique pieces, The Archer, and how it ended up on permanent display at the Didrichsen Art Museum. The museum holds the largest Henry Moore collection in continental Europe. Severa

4 Composing a sculpture - Eila Hiltunen and the Sibelius Monument

Sep 09 2022 33 mins

Hear the story of the remarkable career of sculptor Eila Hiltunen and the creation of her magnum opus, the Sibelius Monument. What today is widely considered one of the most popular attractions in Helsinki, by locals as well as tourists, was once opposed to by the public. This episode features behind the scenes anecdotes from Eila Hiltunen’s son Markku Pietinen and stories a

3 To the moon and back - a conversation with Björn Weckström

Sep 10 2021 38 mins

Multitalented artist, sculptor and jewellery designer Björn Weckström’s artistic career spans over 7 decades. This episode “To the moon and back” opens up Weckström’s fascinating creative world. He talks about the source of inspiration for his sculptures deriving from ancient mythology connecting it to today’s world in an intriguing way. You’ll also get to find out h

2 Tove Jansson, more than the creator of Moomin

May 25 2021 49 mins

To the world Tove Jansson is mostly known as the creator of the famous Moomin characters, but she saw herself first and foremost as a painter. Our newly launched podcast episode "Tove Jansson, more than the creator of Moomin" reveals fascinating, emotional and heartwarming stories from both her diverse professional and personal life. Her niece, Sophia Jansson will take you on

1 I lived in a museum

Dec 09 2020 32 mins

In the first episode – I lived in a museum – Jenny Didrichsen, the granddaughter of museum founders Marie-Louise and Gunnar Didrichsen tells the story of the founding of the museum, the building of its impressive collection, and how a series of unanticipated events led to its creation. In Jenny's own words: The museum is the first home that I remember having lived in and it hol

1 Asuin museossa

Dec 09 2020 36 mins

Ensimmäisessä jaksossa – Kun olin pieni, asuin museossa – Jenny Didrichsen, museon perustajien Marie-Louise ja Gunnar Didrichsenin lapsenlapsi kertoo museon perustamisesta, sen upean taidekokoelman rakentamisesta sekä talon rakentamiseen johtaneista yllättävistä tapahtumista. Jennyn omin sanoin: Museo on ensimmäinen koti jossa muistan asuneeni ja sillä on erityinen paik

1 Jag bodde i ett museum

Dec 09 2020 33 mins

I första avsnittet – Jag bode i ett museum – berättar Jenny Didrichsen, brarnbarnet till museigrundarna Marie-Louise och Gunnar Didrichsen historien bakom grundandet av museet, samt hur den imponerande samlingen byggdes upp och hur en serie oväntade händelser ledde till museets tillkomst. Med Jennys egna ord: Museet är det första hem jag minns att jag bott i, och det har