Exhibition/event has ended.
Finland Glass Art
Toyama Glass Art Museum
Finished
SHARE
Nordic Finnish furniture, ceramics, glass, and other products that boast refined beauty as well as functionality have been greatly incorporated into Japanese life in the 21st century, bringing comfort, harmony, and enrichment to our lives.
In 1917, when Finland gained independence from Russia, nationalism was on the rise, and modernism was promoted in various aspects to create a new country and regain national identity. In the 1930s, national competitions were held in anticipation of international exhibitions such as the Milan Triennale and the World Exposition, and after World War II, opportunities for national reconstruction increased as young designers competed for a ticket to the international stage. After World War II, the opportunities increased as the nation recovered and young designers competed to win a ticket to the international arena. In the 1950s, glass art reflecting the Finnish climate gained international renown and made its presence known in the world of design.
This exhibition traces the lineage of Finnish glass art through approximately 140 works by eight designers and artists from the 1930s to the present. In Finland, the term "art glass" was used to describe designer glassware that was highly artistically oriented. This exhibition focuses on the work designed under the name of "art glass" by the designers themselves and produced in collaboration with craftsmen. This is an opportunity to glimpse the beliefs, challenges, and private thoughts of the glass artists of each period.
[Events]
1. Commemorative lecture "Life and Design in Finland, the Happiest Country in the World" (tentative)
Date: Saturday, November 12, 11:00 -
Venue: Lobby on the 2nd floor of the Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
Lecturer: Ms. Anna-Maria Wiljanen (Director of Finland Center)
Admission: Free (no registration required, consecutive interpretation provided)
2. Workshop "Let's Make Glass Hinmeri!" (tentative)
Date: Saturday, December 3, (1) 10:30-12:00, (2) 13:30-15:00
Venue: Conference Rooms 1 and 2, 2F, Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
Target: 4th-grade elementary school students and above
Capacity: 10 people per session
Instructors: Ruriko Tsuchida (Director, Glass Museum), Makoto Nishida (Curator, Glass Museum)
Fee: 2,500 yen
Advance registration required.
Details on how to register will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
3. Commentary by the Director of the Museum
Date: 11/20 (Sun), 12/17 (Sat), 1/9 (Mon), 1/21 (Sat), from 14:00 each time
Venue: Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
Admission: Free (no registration required)
Please check the official website for event details and application procedures.
In 1917, when Finland gained independence from Russia, nationalism was on the rise, and modernism was promoted in various aspects to create a new country and regain national identity. In the 1930s, national competitions were held in anticipation of international exhibitions such as the Milan Triennale and the World Exposition, and after World War II, opportunities for national reconstruction increased as young designers competed for a ticket to the international stage. After World War II, the opportunities increased as the nation recovered and young designers competed to win a ticket to the international arena. In the 1950s, glass art reflecting the Finnish climate gained international renown and made its presence known in the world of design.
This exhibition traces the lineage of Finnish glass art through approximately 140 works by eight designers and artists from the 1930s to the present. In Finland, the term "art glass" was used to describe designer glassware that was highly artistically oriented. This exhibition focuses on the work designed under the name of "art glass" by the designers themselves and produced in collaboration with craftsmen. This is an opportunity to glimpse the beliefs, challenges, and private thoughts of the glass artists of each period.
[Events]
1. Commemorative lecture "Life and Design in Finland, the Happiest Country in the World" (tentative)
Date: Saturday, November 12, 11:00 -
Venue: Lobby on the 2nd floor of the Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
Lecturer: Ms. Anna-Maria Wiljanen (Director of Finland Center)
Admission: Free (no registration required, consecutive interpretation provided)
2. Workshop "Let's Make Glass Hinmeri!" (tentative)
Date: Saturday, December 3, (1) 10:30-12:00, (2) 13:30-15:00
Venue: Conference Rooms 1 and 2, 2F, Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
Target: 4th-grade elementary school students and above
Capacity: 10 people per session
Instructors: Ruriko Tsuchida (Director, Glass Museum), Makoto Nishida (Curator, Glass Museum)
Fee: 2,500 yen
Advance registration required.
Details on how to register will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
3. Commentary by the Director of the Museum
Date: 11/20 (Sun), 12/17 (Sat), 1/9 (Mon), 1/21 (Sat), from 14:00 each time
Venue: Toyama City Museum of Glass Art
Admission: Free (no registration required)
Please check the official website for event details and application procedures.
Schedule | Nov 3 (Thu) 2022-Jan 29 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
| ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | Adults ¥1500, University Students ¥1300, High School Students and Under free. | ||||||
| Website | https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/exhibition/exhibition-5026/ | ||||||
| Venue | Toyama Glass Art Museum https://toyama-glass-art-museum.jp/en/ | ||||||
| Location | 5-1 Nishi-cho, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0062 | ||||||
| Access | From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Grand Plaza Mae. The venue is 2 minute walk from there. From JR Toyama Station, take the Streetcar and get off at Nishicho. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||||
| Phone | 076-461-3100 | ||||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
Traveling exhibition schedule
Back to Articles
SHARE
No comments yet