Sami Kero

Sami Kero (b. 1979) is a Finnish photojournalist who works for Helsingin Sanomat, the biggest subscription-based newspaper in Finland. He has covered international conflicts and crisis around the world, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Haiti, Israel and DR Congo, though most of his work takes place in Finland.

Sami Kero
Sami Kero, Sompasaari, Baltic Sea, Helsinki, 2017, from the series Avanto (Ice Hole). Courtesy of the artist

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  • 2023 / core / outdoor

    Sami Kero
    Mobile Sweat: Sompasaari, Baltic Sea, Helsinki

    All Ours Studios
    This work by Finnish photojournalist Sami Kero is part of Mobile Sweat—an operating wood-fired sauna that simultaneously functions as a platform for showcasing contemporary photography, sound, and video art. Kero’s image, depicting the popular communal Nordic experience of the ice plunge, aligns with Mobile Sweat’s objective to underscore the significance of social connection as a fundamental aspect of public art.
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