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A Norwegian-American Museum Turns 150. Its Anniversary Exhibition Is Open to Every Tradition.
A Great-Grandmother Crossed in the 1910s. Her Great-Granddaughter Built the Wardrobe.
Simon Stålenhag Paints Swedish Fields With Machines in Them. Hollywood Keeps Moving Them to America.
Nordic and Baltic Christmas Markets in the US and Canada, 2026
A Finnish Drama About Nokia Explains How a Country Rebuilt Itself. Good Luck Watching It Here.
Fifty-Four Works, Twenty-Four Artists, and a Living Argument About Nordic Folk Art
Sauna's Biggest Gathering Just Happened in Oslo. Here's Why It Matters for North America.
Baltic Stories
There Are 12,800 Setos. Their Band Says 25 Million People Are Behind It.
Nordic and Baltic Christmas Markets in the US and Canada, 2026
A Small Language Can Also Be Stubborn and Dangerous
Everyone Knows the Hall. It Is One Twentieth of the Building.
Estonia Recruited 13,828 Foreigners Last Year. It Helped 58 Estonians Come Home.
A Biennale Asking “How Much Does It Cost?” Is Being Held Inside Estonia's Most Expensive Unanswered Question
$2,000, Ages 18 to 35, Deadline 1 December: The Estonian Young Artist Grant Is Open Again
Expert Panel
The Death of Virality: Why Going Viral No Longer Matters in 2026
The Superfan Economy Is Rewriting the Rules of Fame
The Design System Paradox: When Consistency Becomes Your Strategic Constraint
Why Being the "Imperfect" Creative Might Be Your Biggest Business Advantage
The Three-Person Studio: What European Startups Are Teaching Creative Teams About Working Smaller
EU Court’s Landmark Ruling: Same‑Sex Marriages Must Be Recognized Across the EU
Discoverability Showdown: SEO vs. ChatGPT vs. Social Media vs. Your Personal Website
Featured
Nordic and Baltic Christmas Markets in the US and Canada, 2026
Fifty-Four Works, Twenty-Four Artists, and a Living Argument About Nordic Folk Art
A Biennale Asking “How Much Does It Cost?” Is Being Held Inside Estonia's Most Expensive Unanswered Question
$2,000, Ages 18 to 35, Deadline 1 December: The Estonian Young Artist Grant Is Open Again
One Lawyer in Atlanta Is the Consular Presence of Two Kingdoms
Artist Spotlight
Valev Laube Unveils Long-Awaited Masterpiece "Liminal" — A New Year’s Musical Gift
Published on
December 31, 2024
Valev Laube’s debut album Liminal is now available, marking the start of 2025 with a deeply personal and transformative musical journey. Featuring 18 tracks blending contemporary folk with Estonian heritage, Liminal reflects 15 years of artistic growth. Now streaming on SoundCloud, the album has been praised for its emotional depth and innovative storytelling.
Up Close and Personal with composer Johanna Telander
Published on
November 30, 2024
We had a chance to sit down and chat with the illustrious Finnish-American performing artist, composer, and poet Johanna Telander.
Estonian Dancer Diina Tamm Joins Bronx Zoo’s Thanksgiving Parade Debut During Idina Menzel’s Performance
Published on
November 28, 2024
Diina Tamm, an Estonian performer based in New York, dazzles on the Bronx Zoo’s debut Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float alongside Broadway icon Idina Menzel.
Remembering Heino Rannap: The Pioneer of Music Education in Estonia
Published on
November 26, 2024
Heino Rannap was a trailblazer in music education in Estonia, making significant contributions that shaped the field for generations to come
Tommy Cash Releases Retro-Inspired EP High Fashion
Published on
November 26, 2024
Estonian avant-garde artist Tommy Cash returns with a nostalgic journey and a star-studded lineup of collaborators.
Producer 372Kaspar Drops Star-Studded Debut Album Hasart
Published on
November 26, 2024
Featuring 16 Estonian artists, Hasart showcases a deep passion for music and a dream realized.
Rapper Säm Releases Deeply Personal Second Album, Südamelt ära
Published on
November 26, 2024
Estonian artist Säm pours his heart into 15 tracks, blending raw emotion and refined production.
‘1660 Vine’: A Musical Ode to Aspiring Creators Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Published on
November 25, 2024
Exploring the journey of influencers, this film offers a compelling narrative for the next generation of digital artists.
Rising Star Anna Agafia Joins Nordic Artists Management: A New Era for the Talented Violinist
Published on
November 24, 2024
Danish-Ukrainian violinist Anna Agafia has officially joined Nordic Artists Management
Eeppi Ursin's Christmas album is out worldwide
Published on
November 21, 2024
Award-winning artist Eeppi Ursin's Epic Christmas is now streaming worldwide! This double album blends Finnish and American holiday traditions with original songs and classics like O Holy Night and Nisse Polkka. Perfect for the season, stream it now!
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