EXHIBITION: Sept 22- June 2
Nordic Glass
Evelina Dovsten & Kristin Larsson, Bjørn Friborg, Mervi Haapakoski, Renata Jakowleff, Sini Majuri, Auli Rautiainen, Kirsten Vikingstad Storesund, and Ida Wieth
September 22, 2018- June 2, 2019
Harbourfront Center - 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario
Nordic glass was at a high point in the mid-20th century. Famous glass factories like Orrefors, Iittala, Holmegaard and Kosta Boda; and designers such as Tapio Wirkkala and Alvar Aalto were synonymous with good design and refined taste. This heyday created distinctive identities for all four countries—Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland—and collectively added to the Scandinavian Modern aesthetic.
Sadly, few of the glass factories remain due to market pressures and outsourcing. However, these economic realities have not lessened the association of well-designed and crafted glass within Nordic countries. The situation has given rise to a bright new generation of glass artists and designers; ones with independent spirits focused on self-expression, experimentation and entrepreneurship.
This exhibition highlights a group of glass artists shaping the future of Nordic glass for the 21st century.
Part of NORDEN: The Festival of Cool – November 24 through December 2
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Evelina Dovsten & Kristin Larsson, Bjørn Friborg, Mervi Haapakoski, Renata Jakowleff, Sini Majuri, Auli Rautiainen, Kirsten Vikingstad Storesund, and Ida Wieth
September 22, 2018- June 2, 2019
Harbourfront Center - 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario
Nordic glass was at a high point in the mid-20th century. Famous glass factories like Orrefors, Iittala, Holmegaard and Kosta Boda; and designers such as Tapio Wirkkala and Alvar Aalto were synonymous with good design and refined taste. This heyday created distinctive identities for all four countries—Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland—and collectively added to the Scandinavian Modern aesthetic.
Sadly, few of the glass factories remain due to market pressures and outsourcing. However, these economic realities have not lessened the association of well-designed and crafted glass within Nordic countries. The situation has given rise to a bright new generation of glass artists and designers; ones with independent spirits focused on self-expression, experimentation and entrepreneurship.
This exhibition highlights a group of glass artists shaping the future of Nordic glass for the 21st century.
Part of NORDEN: The Festival of Cool – November 24 through December 2
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