Raimo Utriainen: The Wave, 1974. You may not use this photo for commercial purposes. © Photo: Helsinki Art Museum / Hanna Kukorelli Vooki / The Wave Artist Raimo Utriainen , Helsinki `The Wave’ was commissioned by Alko, the government alcohol company, to be placed in front of the Itämeritalo building. It was the first completely constructivist public monument in Helsinki. It is 12 metres high and 5 metres wide. Its materials are stainless steel and anodized aluminium. The work belongs to the City of Helsinki’s art collection, which is managed and curated by HAM. Read more.. At map