Research Catalog

Title

Art of our times : the Bank of Finland collection / Markku Valkonen ; translated from Finnish by Silja Kudel ; authors, Olli Rehn, Marrku Valkonen.

Author

Valkonen, Markku, 1946-

Publication

• Helsinki : Parvs, [2023]
• ©2023

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Details

Additional Authors

• Rehn, Olli
• Kudel, Silja

Description

175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans, portraits; 27 cm

Summary

The Bank of Finland's art collection is one of our nation's great cultural assets. 'Art of Our Times : The Bank of Finland Art Collection' presents highlights from the 1,200-piece collection, which comprises paintings, graphic art and sculptures as well as monumental art integrated into the bank's architecture. The works in the collection not only reflect the artistic aspirations of their day but also hold a mirror to Finland's unfolding history and ethos. While celebrating art, this book additionally provides a glimpse into the bank building's colourful history and architectural significance.

Uniform Title

Aikaansa seuraten. English

Alternative Title

• Aikaansa seuraten.
• Bank of Finland collection

Subject

• Suomen Pankki > Art collections
• Suomen Pankki
• 1800-2099
• Art, Finnish
• Art > Private collections

Note

• Translation of: Aikaansa seuraten : Suomen Pankin taidekokoelma.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (page 173).

Call Number

JQF 23-1356

ISBN

• 9789527441626
• 9527441625

OCLC

1374573809

Author

Valkonen, Markku, 1946- author.

Title

Art of our times : the Bank of Finland collection / Markku Valkonen ; translated from Finnish by Silja Kudel ; authors, Olli Rehn, Marrku Valkonen.

Publisher

Helsinki : Parvs, [2023]

Copyright Date

©2023

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 173).

Chronological Term

1800-2099

Added Author

Rehn, Olli, writer of foreword.

Kudel, Silja, translator.

Research Call Number

JQF 23-1356