Time of miracles Leppävirta, 2021   Octagon made of Finnish Spruce, decorated with carvings, paintings and a ceramic mural that are inspired by the Kalevala origin myths and the theories of the big bang and the evolution.   Made by artist Antía Sánchez and sculptor Hannes Aleksi Supported by Kalevalaseura Spanish-Finnish artist cople Antía Sanchez's and Hannes Aleksi's installation "Time of miracles" draws inspiration from the myths of how the world was created in the Kalevala epos. The work challenges the viewer to stop and marvel at the fragility of life. The work is the National Museum's contribution to the Helsinki Design Week program and can be viewed free of charge in the museum's courtyard park from 19 August to 19 September 2021 daily from 7 am to 9 pm.   "The miracle of life does not cease to preoccupy humanity. It is good for a person to stop to wonder every now and then. Bewonderment can lead to respect and respect in turn to the protection of life, which is today perhaps more relevant than ever." - The museum's Kalevala frescoes by Akseli Gallen and the Otherland exhibition's Kalevala-room offer more background about the Kalevala epos and its origins. Photos by Maria Kärkkäinen