Miina Äkkijyrkkä
Finnish artist, sculptor (born 1949)
Miina Äkkijyrkkä (born Riitta Loiva; 2 July 1949 in Iisalmi, Finland), also known as Liina Lång, is a Finnish artist. She is known for her paintings, drawings and sculptures. She is also a protector of Finncattle, the native Finnish dairy breed. She is known for her disdain for mainstream culture, and her actions have aroused controversy.
Personal life
Äkkijyrkkä has three children. She stated in 2008 and 2009 that she is on the autism spectrum.
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