The Torch (Memorial to Miina Sillanpää)

The Torch (Memorial to Miina Sillanpää)

The Torch (Memorial to Miina Sillanpää)
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland7,684 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
The position of first female cabinet minister in the Finnish Parliament in 1926 was Miina Sillanpää's highest merit during her 38 years long political career. As a socialdemocrat she wanted to improve working womens' conditions having herself started at a cotton factory at the age of 12. The bronze statue from 1968 by Aimo Tukiainen on the waterfront of Tokoi Park has also a head relief on the granite pedestal.
Written 2 September 2021
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,076 contributions
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Jun 2021
Miina Sillanpää (1866-1952) was a member of Parliament during 1907-47 and Finland's first female member of the Government as the Minister of Social Affairs in 1926-27.

This work 'The Torch' for Miina Sillanpää's memorial was unveiled in 1968. The abstract 5.5 meter-high bronze sculpture on a granite pedestal was made by sculptor Aimo Tukiainen.

The seaside location is a popular picnic spot during summertime and may interfere with the study of the work.
Written 24 June 2021
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