Alvar Aalto
In Alvar Aalto’s architecture, wood has an important role symbolically and as a material. Aalto emphasised the biological characteristics of wood and its relationship with people and nature in various different contexts in his architecture.
This exhibition presents Aalto’s relationship with tradition, innovation and nature through the medium of materials, construction, rhythm, detail and changes in form.
The ease with which wood can be worked, its pleasantness to the touch, its warmth and its potential for taking different finishes were important to Aalto.
In contrast to rationalist steel and concrete building, Aalto’s architecture emphasises soft values that are close to nature; people are taken into account in all his designs.
Alvar Aalto the designer and architect 6th February — 17th February 2008
Arkitekturmuseet and Artek present an exhibition centred on playfulness and durability. ‘Don't Forget to Play!’ is an ongoing process led by children and playful grown-ups. They will play a major role in the progress of the show, as they will colour the Aalto furniture with finger-painting. The painting sessions will take place both before the opening and during the exhibition.
The three-legged Stool 60 is the highlight of the exhibition and throws a spotlight on the vital role the timeless Alvar Aalto L-leg plays in Arteks furniture design. The exhibition celebrates both Alvar Aalto’s 110th birthday and the 75th anniversary of Stool 60. The exhibition is an interactive and continuously evolving installation conceptualised and created by architect Ilkka Suppanen.
February 6th-January 30th.
The exhibition will tour the Nordic countries in 2008 – 2009 starting in Stockholm. The organisers of the exhibition is the Alvar Aalto Foundation / Alvar Aalto Museum.
Architect
The exhibition architect is Architects Davidsson.
Sponsorship
The exhibition has been sponsored by the Nordic Cultural Foundation and the city of Jyväskylä.