Academy of Fine Arts Helsinki

Helsinki, you’ll find, is one of the learning capitals of the country of Finland, hosting more than a few of the most important houses of learning throughout the country. One of these schools is the Academy of Fine Arts, one of the premier learning centers for aspiring young Finnish artists. The Academy, known in Finnish as Kuvataideakatemia, was founded in 1848, thanks to the private foundation, The Art Society of Finland. At its founding, the academy was actually called The Finnish Drawing School. In 1939, the name was changed to represent the wide variety of skills taught at the school (which includes much more than simply drawing courses).