Pekka of Finland - Contemporary Illustration from the Land of Booze and Blondes opening event today at 9 pm, followed by a party at Recyclart starting at 12 midnight. An event not to be missed. 

The festive opening of the exhibition coincides with the closing event of Design September, bringing together its participants and audience. 

Two illustrators talk about their work on 5 October at 8.30 pm at Recyclart. Entrance to the event is free.

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Grafia, the Association of Professional Graphic Designers in Finland, conferred the title of the Graphic Designer of the Year 2011 on Agent Pekka. In October, Recyclart in Brussels will host an exhibition titled Pekka of Finland - Contemporary Illustration from the Land of Booze and Blondes that brings forth ten of the top international illustrators from Agent Pekka’s team: Lotta Nieminen, Inka Järvinen, Sanna Mander, Rami Niemi, Janine Rewell, Pietari Posti, Minni Havas, Sac Magique, Santtu Mustonen and Antti Uotila. 

In addition to the illustrators’ work the exhibiton will feature a “pop up shop” where visitors can purchase other works by the artists.

The exhibition is organised by the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux, design agency Werklig (yay!), Agent Pekka and designer Lauri Johansson. In collaboration with Recyclart and Design September. With support from the Finnish Embassy for Belgium. Recyclart, Rue des Ursulines 25, 1000 Brussels. Open on 30 September between 9 pm and 12 midnight. Open on 4-5-6-7-11-12-13 October between 10 am and 5 pm, free entrance.

The exhibition is part of World Design Capital Helsinki 2012.

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