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Steam, Ice & Silicon: Why Nordic Sauna Culture Became 2025’s Hottest Global Wellness Trend
Thelma Sigurhansdóttir: Bridging the gap between the human and the cosmos.
From Immigrant Ink to Online Innovation—The Journey of Nordic and Baltic Media in New York
True North 2025 Was the Most Powerful Cultural Moment at the Estonian House in a Decade
Finnish Design Takes Flight: Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center from Terminal to Hotel
Kalevala the Musical: Finland’s Epic Reborn Through Song
Ida Metsberg: A Finnish Songwriter Weaving Stories with Song
Baltic Stories
ESTO 2025: “Üheskoos” – Estonians Unite in Stockholm, Narva & Tallinn
Across the Baltic They Fled Eighty Years of Memory and Legacy
From Immigrant Ink to Online Innovation—The Journey of Nordic and Baltic Media in New York
Valev Laube’s Halo in Freefall: A Celestial Preview
True North 2025 Was the Most Powerful Cultural Moment at the Estonian House in a Decade
Northern Roots, Global Glow: Eha Urbsalu’s Journey to Unveil Viking Beauty Secrets
Estonian Luminary Kristi Roosmaa to Illuminate TRUE NORTH 2025 in New York City
Artist Spotlight
Thelma Sigurhansdóttir: Bridging the gap between the human and the cosmos.
Valev Laube’s Halo in Freefall: A Celestial Preview
Northern Roots, Global Glow: Eha Urbsalu’s Journey to Unveil Viking Beauty Secrets
Estonian Luminary Kristi Roosmaa to Illuminate TRUE NORTH 2025 in New York City
Alo N. Molder’s Designs for the New York and Chicago Estonian Houses Unite a Diaspora
Simona Smirnova: Fusing Jazz with Lithuanian Folk Traditions
Vytenis Jankūnas – Capturing Urban Life Through a Conceptual Lens
Expert Panel
5 Expert Tips for Radiant, Red-Carpet Ready Skin—From a Celebrity Makeup Artist
From Stockholm to Vilnius Europe’s Quiet Powerhouses Redefine the Union for 2050
9 Overlooked Personal-Branding Moves Top Leaders Swear By
From Kitchen Table to Award-Winning Agency: The Rise of Blake Renda and Julie Koester
13 Branding Slip-Ups That Cost You Customers Every Day
Indie Artists Get Media Love with 10 Expert Tips You Can Use Today
Valev Laube: How I Avoid PR Scams and Build Real Media Visibility
Featured
Nordic-Baltic Front: A United Stance on the Ukraine War
Love Across Latitudes: A Queer History from the Nordics and Baltics to New York
From Immigrant Ink to Online Innovation—The Journey of Nordic and Baltic Media in New York
Nordic-Baltic Alternatives to Big Tech: A Practical Guide
Nordic/Baltic Talks: The Northern Voices Launches New Podcast Series
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Unignorable: Valev Laube on How Artists Can Build a Brand That Gets Noticed
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April 3, 2025
‍Creative professionals in New York City and beyond are discovering that talent alone is not enough – success in today’s arts landscape also demands a savvy digital strategy. In an era where Broadway dancers livestream rehearsals, musicians drop AI-augmented tracks online, and visual artists sell works via Instagram, the intersection of artistry and technology has become the new arena for career growth.
Decentralizing Trust: Ashutosh Synghal’s Vision for AI’s Data Future
Published on
April 1, 2025
In a recent Forbes Technology Council article, Ashutosh Synghal—VP of Engineering at Midcentury Labs—made a bold assertion: the future of artificial intelligence depends on data marketplaces. “The rise of data marketplaces signals a fundamental shift in how businesses approach data ownership, exchange and monetization,” Synghal writes.
From Saaremaa to Roosevelt Island: Louis Kahn’s Estonian Roots and NYC Legacy
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March 25, 2025
On a windswept Baltic island in 2022, locals gathered at a medieval castle to honor Louis Kahn – a native of Saaremaa, Estonia, who became one of the twentieth century’s most influential architects. It was at Kuressaare Castle, looming large in Kahn’s early childhood, that his imagination was sparked; fittingly, the final design of his life stands on another island half a world away, at New York’s Roosevelt Island.
Finnish Design Takes Flight: Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center from Terminal to Hotel
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March 25, 2025
Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center soared from a Finnish-American vision to an enduring New York landmark. This piece shows how a modest Nordic community shaped a celebrated piece of design history and left a lasting mark on the city’s architecture.
NANY's TRUE NORTH 2025 Showcase Taking Place on April 22 at the New York Estonian House
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March 19, 2025
Immersive Earth Day Showcase by the Nordic Artists of New York Organization Highlights Nordic & Baltic Creativity in New York City
Lithuanian Actor Arnas Fedaravičius Shines as Valentin in The White Lotus Season 3
Published on
March 18, 2025
Lithuanian actor Arnas Fedaravičius is making waves in Hollywood with his latest role as Valentin in HBO’s hit anthology series The White Lotus Season 3.
Midcentury Labs’ VP of Engineering, Ashutosh Synghal, Pioneers Blockchain-Powered Privacy Solutions
Published on
February 25, 2025
From Lucknow to New York, Ashutosh Synghal is reshaping the future of AI with groundbreaking innovations in decentralized data security and ethical technology.
Midcentury VP of Engineering Ashutosh Synghal Judges Sundai.Club's "Snowstorm Hackathon" at MIT Media Lab
Published on
February 24, 2025
Collaboration of Harvard, MIT, and Boston Tech Community Signals a Sea Change in Data Sovereignty.
Meet Petra Jasmiina: The New Face of Nordic Artistry in New York
Published on
January 15, 2025
Petra Jasmiina Haapamäki, known by her stage name Petra Jasmiina, moved to New York a decade ago to pursue a career in music. Now, she is spearheading the city’s greatest Nordic and Baltic art collaboration yet, aiming to help others follow in her footsteps.
Valev Laube Unveils Long-Awaited Masterpiece "Liminal" — A New Year’s Musical Gift
Published on
December 31, 2024
Valev Laube’s debut album Liminal is now available, marking the start of 2025 with a deeply personal and transformative musical journey. Featuring 18 tracks blending contemporary folk with Estonian heritage, Liminal reflects 15 years of artistic growth. Now streaming on SoundCloud, the album has been praised for its emotional depth and innovative storytelling.
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