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Maija Isola (1927–2001) designed her first printed textiles in 1949 for Printex Oy, Marimekko’s predecessor. She worked as head designer of Marimekko’s interior fabrics until 1987. She also had an illustrious career as a visual artist.
Maija Isola was a tremendously versatile and bold artist. She interpreted the events of her era from her own unique perspective and foresaw future trends. Her body of work includes over 500 prints – a brilliant selection of patterns representing different themes and techniques. She drew inspiration from traditional folk art, modern visual art, nature and her [... mehr]
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| [iittala] |
The Italian artist and jewellery designer Giorgio Vigna (b. 1955) is fascinated by the tension of opposites: reality and imagination, shape and material. Vigna`s piece are often sculptural and they carry strong symbolic meanings. The new world of iittala Birds 2007. The versatile Vigna has designed jewellery for theatrical performances, operas, fashion shows and movies. For the Venini glass factory in Venice he created unique artwork and a jewellery collection.
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