Aino + Alvar Aalto

Name: Aino + Alvar Aalto
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SKU: 9781838666071
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A Life Together

By Heikki Aalto-Alanen

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Aino + Alvar Aalto by Heikki Aalto-Alanen provides an intimate look into the partnership and creative synergy between renowned Finnish architects Aino and Alvar Aalto. The book delves into their personal and professional lives, highlighting their collaborative efforts and innovative contributions to modernist architecture. It offers insights into their design philosophy and the impact they had on architectural aesthetics and functional space design.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in twentieth-century design and architecture embodied through the pioneering work of a celebrated Finnish couple. It offers an intriguing exploration into the personal and professional partnership that contributed significantly to modernist design, making it an appealing read for those fascinated by the intersection of art, culture, and innovation.

Aino + Alvar Aalto

A visual biography of Aino and Alvar Aalto, who designed some of the most iconic objects of the twentieth century

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A visual biography of Aino and Alvar Aalto, who designed some of the most iconic objects of the twentieth century

Aino + Alvar Aalto together founded Artek and created some of the most celebrated objects and buildings of the twentieth century. Through letters, documents, drawings, and family photographs, Alvar and Aino's grandson tells the stories of their life together, in Finland and abroad, drawing on many of the never-before-published letters they sent to each other and to family, friends, and colleagues, until Aino's death in 1949.

The first monograph to specifically examine and celebrate the life and work of Aino and Alvar as a shared endeavour, this personal and intimate look at the unconventional lives of one of the most influential design couples of the twentieth century has been warmly and accessibly written by Aino and Alvar's grandson, who has drawn on the family's largely unpublished archive, including personal letters, snapshots, and sketches.

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Aino + Alvar Aalto is frequently praised for its intimate portrayal of the Aaltos' partnership, blending romance and collaboration in both personal and professional realms. Reviews highlight the book's rich imagery and personal insights, attributing its depth to the author's familial connection. It is celebrated for contributing significantly to our understanding of their impact on modern architecture and design.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838666071

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Illustration: 400 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 2100g

Pages: 352

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Heikki Aalto-Alanen Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Heikki Aalto-Alanen is the grandson of architects Aino and Alvar Aalto. He has previously served as vice chairman of the Alvar Aalto Foundation, been a member of Artek s Board of Directors, member of the Alvar Aalto Academy Board, and held other positions maintaining Aino and Alvar Aalto s artistic work and heritage. He is a lawyer by profession and has worked in the financial world.