The artist behind Björk’s iconic Medulla cover look is bringing her technicoloured installations to the furthest reaches of the planet. We catch up with Shoplifter as she arranges her latest acid-trip-esque experience
Novelist and Let The Right One In author John Ajvide Lindqvist is Sweden's horror superstar. Now, the acclaimed writer casts his creepy gaze upon technology in a short story published here in print for the very first time. We invite internet-fluent artist Arvida Byström to bring this tale to life...
Step into the light in fifty shades of white. A clean slate goes unexpectedly maximal by way of opposing textures and shapes – ruffles and bra tops, paillettes and lace, accented with dashes of black. The angel’s shade has never been so devilishly daring
At the intersection of historic and iconic, you find Jani Toivola. The first black MP to join Finnish parliament, he is also a pioneering artist who has endured isolation and discrimination, been a crucial advocate for marriage equality and grappled with his identity after meeting a brother he...
In a church-turned-gallery in Copenhagen, Ditte Ejlerskov presents a cult of her own making. While the Danish artist once looked to external factors to inspire her work – including tabloid images of Rihanna – she now looks within, exploring her own being through pieces that enchant and mystify
Born in Kuopio and raised on the internet, Alma is Finland’s foremost rising pop star. With unmissable neon hair and an origin story that includes an appearance on Finland’s Idol, nothing about Alma is expected, not even her sound – unapologetically pop. We meet the artist through a computer screen...
As the frontwoman of Aqua, Lene Nystrøm is Europop royalty. On the 25th anniversary of the Danish-Norwegian band’s breakout hit ‘Barbie Girl’, the artist opens up about Aqua’s unusual band dynamics as well as its unprecedented rise to icon status
Regardless of their age, gender or otherworldly qualities, Mads Samuel Bjerre Henriksen’s avatars are all reflections of the artist himself. We invite the Danish digital designer to dress two of his virtual characters in looks fresh off the runway
Florals for spring? Ground-breaking… But this season, don't expect wilting daisies. SS22 petals are packing some serious punch. Gone are the darling buds of May, delicate vines and quaint chintz motifs. Instead, think oversized and unapologetic. This trend is not for wallflowers
With Christmas approaching, we’re quizzing the Scandi style set on their bustling celebrations – from go-to outfits to must-have decorations. Emelie Lindmark, Chloé Schuterman and others tell us how they will be celebrating
Forget the "look into my eyes" magician stereotypes. Hypnosis is increasingly being used as an effective tool to combat everything from OCD and extreme anxiety to phobias and addiction. Here's what you need to know