Impressions from Habits of Othering @ Helsinki City Museum 27.9

On a rainy Friday in September, the colourful lobby of the Helsinki City Museum buzzed with curiosity as attendees gathered for an event organised by Heidi Seppälä and Julia Ojanen. The focus of the evening was whiteness and racialisation, featuring an interesting program that included a thought-provoking panel discussion, round table exercises to foster collective […]

About Whiteness – Solo Performance

Heidi’s latest solo performance, About Whiteness, was originally conceived as a performative speech for the Toiseuden Tottumukset (Habits of Othering) event at the Helsinki City Museum in September 2024. This thought-provoking piece blends personal storytelling with critical reflection, offering an intimate look at the pervasive influence of whiteness and privilege in everyday life. About Whiteness […]