northern reflections

Arts, culture

In a turbulent world personal relations are more important than ever, says Denmark’s grand old man of foreign affairs, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen.

By Camilla Alfthan, Hufvudstadsbladet, May 2021

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treasure island

Arts, culture

In the southern archipelago of Greenland, a Danish archeologist discovered the worlds oldest rubies.

By Camilla Alfthan, HBL, photos van Steinwijk,HBL, December 2019

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tibet’s realistic optimist

Arts, culture

Tibet will become the jewell of China when the Chinese start caring about the Tibetans, says professor Robert Thurman.

By Camilla Alfthan, Pov. Int’l 

shooting for the stars

Arts, culture

After playing the lead in the Palme d’Or winning ‘The Square’, Claes Bang’s career has taken a major turn.

By Camilla Alfthan, July, 2018

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danish fiction

Arts, culture

Strength is not just about flaunting your courage – it can also be a more subtle way of survival, says actress, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen.

By Camilla Alfthan, June 2018

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like a painting

Arts, culture, Fashion

While fashion magazines are fading, fashion photography continues to thrive  in museums and art galleries.

By Camilla Alfthan, Weekendavisen, May 2018

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voices of reason

Arts, culture

“Education is the key to a better world,” tells legendary singer, Barbara Hendricks who divides her time between the stage and her humanitarian work.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske, January 2018

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finn facts

Arts, culture, Design

As Finland celebrates a centenary, the lights are on art, architecture and design – and a super size library designed by a new generation of architects.

By Camilla Alfthan, Weeekendavisen, December 2017

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king for two months

Arts, culture

After the declaration of independence Finland elected it’s first – and last – monarch. His great-grandson, prince Philip von Hesse, visited the country which could have been his Kingdom, if history had taken a different turn.

By Camilla Alfthan, Weekendavisen, January 2018

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the painter from moominland

Arts, culture

Tove Jansson is best known for her celebrated Moomin characters. Her lifelong ambition, however, was to be recognized as a painter, tells her niece, Sophia Jansson who exhibited some of her intriguing works.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske June 2017

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