The City of Helsinki is an active and versatile promoter of arts and culture. Besides managing a large cultural sector of its own, the city subsidises events produced by other actors. The City's Office of Urban Facts has previously (1995, 1999, 2004) published comprehensive statistics on arts and culture in Helsinki, which included some international comparisons. In contrast to the three earlier publications, however, the Review of Arts and Culture in Helsinki emphasises topicality. Moreover, its focus is primarily on the public cultural services provided or funded by the City of Helsinki.
