ARSIS 3/07, the magazine of The Arts Council of Finland, takes a look at the Finnish cultural export project from a number of different perspectives. Opinions are presented by different government ministries and different community actors, such as art information centres, Finnish cultural and academic institutes, embassies and missions. The Artist's point of view is presented by musician Tapani Rinne, playwright-director Kristian Smeds, composer Eero Hämeenniemi and artist Marita Liulia. Finnish performing arts, comics and photography take their place in the sun, as well as some interesting regional art projects and exhibitions.
Articles include:

• All countries have a brand, Timo Heino
• Culture, a competitive edge akin to sustainable development, Petra Tarjanne
• Support network for cultural export, Tuuliki Koskinen
• Finnish embassies as cultural exporters, Kati Pajukallio
• Living culture is the best brand, Eero Hämeenniemi

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