Memorial to A.I. Virtanen

Sculptor and professor Terho Sakki's abstract works are a common sight in Finland and abroad. In Helsinki his works include the statue of a running Lasse Viren. The memorial to A.I. Virtanen was commissioned by Valio directly from the artist. Artturi Ilmari Virtanen (January 15, 1895-November 11, 1973) founded biochemical research in Finland. He was the professor of biochemistry at both the Helsin ...