Aino Aalto
- Introduction
- Aino Maria Marsio-Aalto (born Aino Maria Mandelin; 25 January 1894 – 13 January 1949) was a Finnish architect and a pioneer of Scandinavian design. She is known as a co-founder of the design company Artek and as a collaborator on its most well-known designs. As Artek's first artistic director, her creative output spanned textiles, lamps, glassware, and buildings.
- Wikidata
- Q273511
- Introduction
- Architect and designer, and chief of interior design for Artek. Aalto's "Bölgeblick" design serves as inspiration for a line of dinnerware produced by the Finnish decor company Iittala. Spouse and frequent collaborator of Alvar Aalto.
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Gender
- Female
- Roles
- Artist, Architect, Designer
- Names
- Aino Marsio Aalto, Aino Aalto, Aino Maria Marsio-Aalto
- Ulan
- 500024110
Exhibitions
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513: Design for Modern Life
Through summer 2021
MoMA
Collection gallery
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How Should We Live? Propositions for the Modern Interior
Oct 1, 2016–Apr 23, 2017
MoMA
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Designing Modern Women 1890–1990
Oct 5, 2013–Oct 19, 2014
MoMA
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Artist’s Choice: Herzog & de Meuron, Perception Restrained
Jun 21–Sep 25, 2006
MoMA
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Humble Masterpieces
Apr 8–Sep 27, 2004
MoMA
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Aino Aalto has
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