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'''Teemu Keisteri''' ({{IPA|fi|ˈteːmu ˈkei̯steri}}; born 22 August 1985) is a Finnish visual artist and DJ who is known for his stage persona '''Windows95man'''.<ref name="Artist">{{cite web |url=https://www.av-arkki.fi/artists/teemu-keisteri/ |title = Artist: Teemu Keisteri |website=Av-arkki.|access-date=17 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="sanomat">{{cite web |last= Ylitalo |first=Marko |url=https://www.hs.fi/nyt/art-2000002898866.html |title = Tämä mies piirsi puistossa työttömänä ukkelin, tuli siitä maankuuluksi ja valloittaa nyt Japania Windows 95 -miehenä |trans-title= This man drew a little old man while unemployed in a park, became a celebrity and is now conquering Japan as the Windows95Man |website=Helsingin Sanomat |language=fi |date=30 April 2016 |access-date=17 January 2024}}</ref> As a visual artist, he gained recognition in Finland for his paintings and [[Printmaking|prints]] of the fictional character {{Lang|fi|Ukkeli}} ({{lit|Old man}}), whom he created in 2008.<ref name="Artist"/> As a DJ, his artistic style and appearance draw inspiration from the mid [[1990s]], during which the [[Windows 95]] operating system was released. He is [[Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|representing Finland]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2024]] with the song "[[No Rules!]]", alongside singer [[Henri Piispanen]]. |
'''Teemu Keisteri''' ({{IPA|fi|ˈteːmu ˈkei̯steri}}; born 22 August 1985) is a Finnish visual artist and DJ who is known for his stage persona '''Windows95man'''.<ref name="Artist">{{cite web |url=https://www.av-arkki.fi/artists/teemu-keisteri/ |title = Artist: Teemu Keisteri |website=Av-arkki.|access-date=17 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="sanomat">{{cite web |last= Ylitalo |first=Marko |url=https://www.hs.fi/nyt/art-2000002898866.html |title = Tämä mies piirsi puistossa työttömänä ukkelin, tuli siitä maankuuluksi ja valloittaa nyt Japania Windows 95 -miehenä |trans-title= This man drew a little old man while unemployed in a park, became a celebrity and is now conquering Japan as the Windows95Man |website=Helsingin Sanomat |language=fi |date=30 April 2016 |access-date=17 January 2024}}</ref> As a visual artist, he gained recognition in Finland for his paintings and [[Printmaking|prints]] of the fictional character {{Lang|fi|Ukkeli}} ({{lit|Old man}}), whom he created in 2008.<ref name="Artist"/> As a DJ, his artistic style and appearance draw inspiration from the mid [[1990s]], during which the [[Windows 95]] operating system was released. He is [[Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|representing Finland]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2024]] with the song "[[No Rules!]]", alongside singer [[Henri Piispanen]]. His distinctive 90s geeky image has inspired many fans to recreate his look, particularly at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo in 2024, where the legend Darren Bird famously dressed as him to great acclaim from the fans in attendance. Darren Bird was quoted as saying: "I only live by one rule, and that rule is no rules!" |
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| Born | 22 August 1985[1] Espoo, Finland |
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Teemu Keisteri (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈteːmu ˈkei̯steri]; born 22 August 1985) is a Finnish visual artist and DJ who is known for his stage persona Windows95man.[2][3] As a visual artist, he gained recognition in Finland for his paintings and prints of the fictional character Ukkeli (lit. 'Old man'), whom he created in 2008.[2] As a DJ, his artistic style and appearance draw inspiration from the mid 1990s, during which the Windows 95 operating system was released. He is representing Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "No Rules!", alongside singer Henri Piispanen. His distinctive 90s geeky image has inspired many fans to recreate his look, particularly at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo in 2024, where the legend Darren Bird famously dressed as him to great acclaim from the fans in attendance. Darren Bird was quoted as saying: "I only live by one rule, and that rule is no rules!"
Biography
Keisteri has studied photography at the Institute of Design in Lahti. He has said that he learned during his studies that he is more of a visual artist than a photographer.[4] He is also known as a video artist, dance performer and DJ. Keisteri has his own art gallery called Kalleria in Kallio, Helsinki.[3]
Keisteri participated as Windows95man with Henri Piispanen (vocals) in the 2024 edition of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, with the song "No Rules!".[5][6] Despite finishing last in the jury voting, he came first overall with 313 points thanks to the televote in Finland. He was thus selected to represent his country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[7]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Yaksa Yaksa |
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| Epic Tax Party |
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Singles
| Single | Year | Peak chart positions | Album or EP |
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| FIN [10] | |||
| "No Rules!"[a] | 2024 | 6 | Non-album single |
Notes
- ^ The song features uncredited vocals by Henri Piispanen.
References
- ^ Massa, Silja; Onninen, Oskari (6 August 2014). "Teokset eivät enää riitä – kuvataiteilijan on pakko brändätä itsensä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Artist: Teemu Keisteri". Av-arkki. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ a b Ylitalo, Marko (30 April 2016). "Tämä mies piirsi puistossa työttömänä ukkelin, tuli siitä maankuuluksi ja valloittaa nyt Japania Windows 95 -miehenä" [This man drew a little old man while unemployed in a park, became a celebrity and is now conquering Japan as the Windows95Man]. Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Varpula, Salla (23 September 2016). "Partioukkeli". Partio-lehti.
- ^ Adams, William Lee (16 January 2024). "Windows95man releases "No Rules" — his UMK 2024 song in Finland". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Onko Windows95manin artistinimi laiton? Näin kommentoi Yle". www.iltalehti.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Stojanović, Nikola (10 February 2024). "Windows95man Will Represent Finland At Eurovision 2024!". ESCBubble.
- ^ "Yaksa Yaksa - EP by Windows95Man". Spotify. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Epic Tax Party - EP by Verohallinto, Windows95Man". Spotify. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Suomen virallinen lista – Artistit: Windows95man" [Finland's official list - Artists: Windows95man]. Musiikkituottajat (in Finnish). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
External links
- YouTube: Windows95man official
- Keisteri, Teemu: History of Ukkeli, Khaos Publishing 2016. ISBN 9789526847818. (in Finnish)
- Beto Guzmán Abundes: Teemu Keisteri’s Art World, Nordic Style Magazine 30.5.2016. Archived.