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Presents the prestigious Finnish sculptor Hannu Siren's work from the year 1980 to the present day, from Kemi to Espoo and from Helsinki - in total over 50 works.
In this collection of all-new objects of desire, nearly 300 images showcase the talents of some of the world's most creative designers—some instantly recognizable, others up and coming: • Maserati • Aston Martin • Jaeger-LeCoultre • Ralph Lauren Timepieces • Coates Design • House + House Stunning photos range from "machines for living," such as highly engineered houses, cars, and watches, to fine household objects, electronics, and appliances, all accompanied by information about the concept and brand. From electric hypercars to a showstopping glass pool table and a Ferrari-engine-inspired espresso machine, these pristine objects exist in a rarefied realm, offering their owners the ultimate in comfort, performance, and aesthetic pleasure.
Summer is when Finland is at its spellbinding best. Emerging from a seven-month long winter, Finns head outdoors to savor the magical light of the all-too-brief Scandinavian summer. Cityscapes give way to pristine lakes, endless forests, and idyllic seaside vistas. The Finnish summer house offers a unique opportunity for their owners to relax, get back intouch with nature, and enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, and hiking. Not surprisingly, the architecture of the Finnish summer house occupies an almost mythic, even mystical, place in the hearts of their inhabitants as well as their architects. Indeed, many Finnish architects regard the design of their own summer residence o...
The Cultural History of the Avant-Garde in the Nordic Countries Since 1975 brings the series of cultural histories of the avant-garde in the Nordic countries up to the present. It discusses revisions and continuations of historical practices since 1975.
Provides an overview of Finland's tertiary education system including an annount of recent trends and developments, an analysis of the strengths and challenges, and recommendations for future policy development.
This text examines an important selection of the most important and experimental contemporary designs for public spaces throughout the world and offers a critical reflection of the theme of 'unvolumetric architecture' proposed by the designers and theoreticians featured in this book.
Abstracts of journal articles, books, essays, exhibition catalogs, dissertations, and exhibition reviews. The scope of ARTbibliographies Modern extends from artists and movements beginning with Impressionism in the late 19th century, up to the most recent works and trends in the late 20th century. Photography is covered from its invention in 1839 to the present. A particular emphasis is placed upon adding new and lesser-known artists and on the coverage of foreign-language literature. Approximately 13,000 new entries are added each year. Published with title LOMA from 1969-1971.