Stop the press! Helsinki is the World Design Capital of the year 2012!!! …OK, I see… You knew that already. Wait a second, don’t stop reading, I will come up with even better news. What about this one: Elvis is dead! It’s true, but don’t be sad because the good news is that Michael Jackson is still alive! Yep, at least here in Helsinki. …Or at least Michael-Jan lives here in Helsinki. He is a wonderful guy that has dressed like a Michael Jackson for almost three years now. Every single day.
Michael was one of the music lovers I shooted for Kiasma – Museum of Contemporary Art. This small photo series included both Finnish music artists and fans who wanted to thank their own idols. The pictures are published widely in Finnish magazines to promote Kiasma’s new exhibition Thank you for the Music.
I’m really happy about the photo series and so were the people from Kiasma. But I’m even happier to tell you that I have now also started a documentary photo project with Michael. And I bet that it’s going to be another BIG ONE. There are also several other interesting Art & Commercial projects going on right now so I’m delighted to say that this is probably going to be the best year so far in Korea’s history. I will update new photos & stuff online asap.
After Saturday this week I will be out of office and out of Finland for two weeks for a photo assignment. I will be back in Helsinki after April 16th.
See you around, Peki
aka Aki-Pekka Sinikoski
aka the King of Korea
aka the photographer himself
aka Itte Valokuvaaja