Born June, 19, 1952, Imatra
Master of Arts 1988 (art history), University of Helsinki
Museum director 2009–, Helsinki University Museum
Head of research 1999–2009, Espoo City Museum
Earlier a cultural environment researcher for various institutions
A wife, a daughter, a Finnish Lapphund and a house
Photo: Timo Huvilinna
Written by Sten Björkman (Riitta-Ilona Hurmerinta, ed.)
Translated by Matthew Billington
My best memories of the University of Helsinki are connected with the exuberant student life at the student organisations Eidos and Kronos. I was even the chairman of the latter.
My career as a board member began as sports officer. 157 members promised to participate in the first basketball practice. In the end, my friend Väinö Juhani and I were the only ones who showed up. From then on, I understood it was best to concentrate on pub seminars, country outings and free performing arts.
Born June, 19, 1952, Imatra
Master of Arts 1988 (art history), University of Helsinki
Museum director 2009–, Helsinki University Museum
Head of research 1999–2009, Espoo City Museum
Earlier a cultural environment researcher for various institutions
A wife, a daughter, a Finnish Lapphund and a house
Photo: Timo Huvilinna
Written by Sten Björkman (Riitta-Ilona Hurmerinta, ed.)
Translated by Matthew Billington
