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Jested Tower Space Age TV Transmitter, Czech Republic

Posted on January 29, 2020 by kuriosas

Many moons back now (but have just rediscovered pictures) I drove with friends from Berlin to see this Space Age wonder, the Jested Tower in Liberec in the Czech Republic.  Designed by Czech architect Karel Hubáček it was built as … Continue reading →

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Finnish vintage ceramics design – Birger Kaipiainen

Posted on March 20, 2019 by kuriosas

When in Helsinki in Finland a while back I came across the fantastic EMMA museum of modern art in nearby Espoo and loved stumbling upon an exhibition by Finnish ceramicist Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988)

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Helsinki & Kauniste design shop

Posted on October 26, 2016 by kuriosas

  A few snapshots from Helsinki here, which I sailed into from Tallinn.  I was given a ‘traditional’ Estonian send off which meant I was rolled onto the ferry at 7am, after no sleep and surrounded by a curious scent of … Continue reading →

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