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S1E11 11 Discover the Sculpture Park
Ever wondered how the sculptures found their place in the Didrichsen Sculpture Park? More than just an outdoor exhibition, the park is an integral part of the museum – where art, architecture, and…
10 Lessons from the ancient Maya - revelations by Arthur Demarest
“Be worried about extreme success,” says Arthur Demarest,world-renowned Maya expert, professor, and archaeologist. What can we learn from the ancient Maya civilization? By studying ancient…
9 The Maya Mystery - uncovered by the real Indiana Jones
Who were the ancient Maya, what did they achieve, and why did their great civilization eventually collapse? In this episode, world-renowned Maya expert and archaeologist Arthur Demarest shares his…
8 Two Hands, one Legacy - behind the scenes with Lorenzo Quinn
The largest artwork in the Didrichsen Art Museum’s collection is a monumental sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn, commissioned for the museum’s 60th anniversary 2025. In this episode, we go behind the scenes…
7 The Last Wolf - the life and art of Reidar Särestöniemi
The legendary Lappish painter Reidar Särestöniemi continues to captivate the world with his distinctive art, fascinating personality and extraordinary life journey. In this episode, we take an…
6 Map of Memory - a talk with graffiti artist EGS
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a graffiti artist? How it is to live in anonymity as an artist, and how a graffiti artist regards creativity and the permanence of art that lives on…
5 Henry Moore and the Archer
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…
4 Composing a sculpture - Eila Hiltunen and the Sibelius Monument
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…
3 To the moon and back - a conversation with Björn Weckström
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…
S1E2 2 Tove Jansson, more than the creator of Moomin
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…
S1E1 1 I lived in a museum
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…
S1E1 1 Asuin museossa
Ensimmäisessä jaksossa – Kun olin pieni, asuin museossa – Jenny Didrichsen, museon perustajien Marie-Louise ja Gunnar Didrichsenin lapsenlapsi kertoo museon perustamisesta, sen upean taidekokoelman…
S1E1 1 Jag bodde i ett museum
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…
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