Finland’s Aalto University’s show at the Milan Furniture Fair
03.04.2013
Norther - Design from Aalto University Student work from the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Finland will be on display at the Milan Furniture Fair from 9 to 14 April 2013. The name of the exhibition, Norther, refers to a sudden and stabbing north wind - it brings with it fresh design and fashion ideas from young northern designers of the future.
The exhibition contains a representative selection of student work in furniture design, ceramics and glass art, industrial design, textile art, fashion and clothing design. A total of 26 students with different levels of training showcase their work in Milan, some of which have already gained attention at international design events.
-The works selected for the exhibition are the best of our degree programmes. They reflect the philosophy of our teaching, which combines an original artistically strong vision with insightful technical implementation, says Professor Jouko Järvisalo from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
-We are going to Milan with an eye catching, versatile collection which we believe will stand out favourably from the crowd. Our education in design is of a very high standard internationally and domestically. Our graduates are amongst the best designers in the world with strong practical design skills, says the Head of the Department of Design Pirjo Hirvonen.
The exhibition is being curated by Professor Jouko Järvisalo and Lecturer Martin Relander.
Aalto University's Norther exhibition runs from 9 till 14 April at Via Privata Oslavia 7 in the Ventura Lambrate area. The nearest metro stop is Ventura Lambrate.
Further information:
Krista Kinnunen
Aalto University
krista.kinnunen [at] aalto [dot] fi
+358 50 341 2256
List of students:
Mirella Abe
Hanna Anonen
Natalia Baczynska Kimberley
Aiwei Foo
Laura Juslin
Saija Hiltunen
Vesa Kattelus
Pekka Kuivamäki
Nina Kosonen
Miyu Kuno
Mikko Lehtola
Noora Liesimaa
Matias Liimatainen
Kristos Mavrostomos
Matti Mikkilä
Yu Nan
Khanittha Nualtaranee
Ai Ono
Vilma Pellinen
Goeun Shin
Tiina Taskinen
Laura Timosaari
Maria Tuovinen
Anna Vander Lei
Man Yau