Radical creativity at Aalto
Finnish Design Push – design accelerates the development of technology companies
Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, strengthens the role of design in Finnish industry.
Professor Jenni Reuter: “Architecture can make the world a little better”
Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good – including in architecture.
Hämeenlinna Art Museum’s exhibition brings artworks to life through film
Hämeenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light
Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi Â鶹´«Ă˝.
Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page.
Young Designer of the Year 2025 is Enni Lähderinne
Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies.
Aalto Fashion Showroom 2025 in Paris
Aalto University’s BA and MA graduates in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their collections in the Aalto Fashion Showroom, held during Paris Fashion Week.
Artpreneurship seminar: Creativity is a strategic asset for companies
In the age of artificial intelligence, the importance of art and creativity is becoming increasingly significant. It may also be the key to revitalizing business.
Experimental contemporary art exhibition in Imatra
Välillä väärässä (Sometimes wrong) is an exhibition collaboration between Aalto's Department of Art and Media and the City of Imatra.
Eloseminaari themes were creativity, meaningfulness, and visions for the future
The annual get-together event brought together the Aalto ARTS community and provided inspiration for the start of the academic year.
ELO films praised at the Haugesund Film Festival
My Name is Hope won the Next Nordic Generation Award. The Lightning Rod as well as Aalto University's ELO Film School got an honorary mention.
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region
In the 2025 call for proposals, the Urban Impact project will allocate funding for two thematic areas: Urban development research and Employment research. Research call is open until 12 September 2025.
Maija Savolainen's photographs renew the sailing imagery
Savolainen's wants to highlight feminist sailing culture as well as concerns about the environmental state of the Baltic Sea.
Modern Helsinki Map presents jewels of contemporary architecture
Modern Helsinki Map presents over 50 significant examples of modernist and contemporary architecture in the Helsinki region.
Updated titles for Aalto's Key Research Areas
The titles of our seven key research areas, along with the graphic that unifies them, have been revised for clarity and conciseness.
CCA Research Funding available for cross-school and cross-disciplinary research collaborations
The internal research funding of cross-cutting approaches aims to support innovative, cross-disciplinary research initiatives at Aalto University. We are looking for blue-sky thinking and significant impact on the future society. Deadline for proposals is 14 October 2025.
Aalto University participates in Finland's first Glass Biennale
The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala.
Aalto University's flagship event for fashion and textile expertise Näytös/Näyttely25 now bigger than ever
At the end of May, the international fashion and textile world will turn its attention to Aalto University, where students graduating from the Bachelor's Major in Fashion and the Master's Major in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their thesis work.
Learn new skills for appreciative encounters in the Aaltogether Ateliers
Welcome to open meetups in March-May to develop togetherness through means of embodied practices and social arts
The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS’ year 2024
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities.
