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Art house
Communal living with like-minded folk can be a source of inspiration. And there’s no better example than Helsinki’s Lallukka, an artists’ residence nurturing global talent.
Room for all
Having a library isn't about hoarding stuffy, leather-bound books. It could just be a modest bedside pile. It's more about keeping a paper trail of where you've been and what you were thinking.
My house is your house
On an area of parkland in central Warsaw stands a small settlement of wooden Finnish homes. A legacy of postwar hardship, these days they stand as a striking symbol of peace and friendship.
Shop, read, listen
Shopping for Finnish trolls in London and finicky pooches in Berlin, plus this month’s best books, products, music, film and more.
Family fortunes
The Moomins’ message of tolerance has made the loveable trolls a global brand. Monocle talks to the makers of the latest film to discover why these uniquely Finnish characters travel so well.
