Disappeared Islands

The homecoming of Ulysses can be interpreted as an expedition of conquest - a story about the human will to control the unknown forces and to chart the environment. On the other hand, the Odyssey can also be understood as a fantasy trip to the realm of the sea. The history of the coastal areas in Helsinki incorporates both aspects of the myth. Although a great part of the islands and the natural shores have been covered by asphalt, the sea remains an uncontrollable element in the city.