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New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
In scenic Russia, teenage student trio from Thiruvananthapuram broaden their horizons
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Imagine having a large circle of friends from different parts of the world — buddies who respect you and your culture! How about developing such bonds while being trained in your areas of interest? That is exactly what Aaaqil, Vishal, and Vaiga, three teenagers from Thiruvananthapuram, are experiencing, as they represent India at Artek — a globally renowned children's centre — on Russia's Black Sea coast. Artek conducts annual camps for students from around the world. Children are trained in various domains according to their age and areas of interest on a campus spreads over 252 hectares. Speaking to TNIE by phone, Aaaqil M Aju, the author of a collection of horror short stories, termed his experience in the Crimean peninsula as refreshing. 'I was surprised to see people turn more considerate and friendlier on coming to know that we are from India,' exclaimed the Class 12 student of St Thomas Residential School, Mukkolakkal. Aaaqil penned a song about his experience at Artek, which was put to music and played at the camp's farewell. Having participated in media workshops, the 16-year-old hopes that interactions at the camp will help shape him in his quest to become a filmmaker. Vishal S Nair, 16, was deeply moved by the scenic beauty of the location. 'We are surrounded by mountains on three sides, and by the sea on the fourth.' An avid sports and arts enthusiast, the 11th grader of Sai Krishna Public School, Chenkal believes that this is the best time to be at Artek, as participants got to celebrate Russia Day and Russian Children's Day.
Hypebeast
12-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Marimekko Applies its Iconic Patterns to Artek Furniture
Two of Finland's biggest design companiesArtekandMarimekkohave joined forces on a collection of furniture that jointly celebrates their creative heritage. The 'Artek + Marimekko' collection, set to debut at this year's 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen next week, sees a series of Artek pieces designed by Alvar Aaalto updated with Marimekko patterns. Included in the collection is a Stool 60, Bench 153B, and Table 90D, which Aalto designed between 1933 and 1945. The three prints have been chosen from Marimekko's 'Arkkitehti' series, which was designed by Maija Isola and have gone on to become some of the brand's most recongnisable patterns. Rather than simply applying the prints to the surface of the furniture, the team of craftspeople at Artek have replicated the 'Lokki', 'Seireeni' and 'Kivet' motifs using marquetry techniques. 'Using marquetry on a veneer top surface, the patterns shimmer as they interact with movement and light,' Artek says. 'The collection reflects Artek and Marimekko's pursuit to create long-lasting design, and the production process of this marquetry technique minimises wood waste.' The Artek + Marimekko collection is the latest in a series of collaborations that celebrate the brand's 90th anniversary. It follows on from alimited-edition range featuring Moomin characters, developed by Finnish artist Tove Jansson in 1945, and is joined by a commemorative poster designed by Finnish contemporary artist Inka Bell. While the pieces won't officially launch until September this year, they will be previewed in an installation designed by Linda Bergoth during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, which will be open from June 17 to 21.
