On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 00:00, the Emergency Powers Legislation came into force in Finland granting the government powers to use exceptional measures in order to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus. At the same time, a documentary project was launched, inviting documentary photographers from all over Finland as well as Finnish photographers abroad to record their daily lives under these exceptional circumstances.

The project involves over 160 photographers. Each participant records everyday life in their limited and immediate circle. Participants are committed to making at least one photograph each day throughout the project.

https://www.poikkeustila2020.fi/