Masters of Finnish Glass Art in Collection Kakkonen

Masters of Finnish Glass Art presents highlights from the world’s most significant private collection of Finnish design, assembled by businessman and art collector Kyösti Kakkonen. The collection encompasses more than 10,000 works by Finland’s leading glass and ceramic artists from the late 19th century to today – most of them unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. This volume focuses on the postwar decades, showcasing award-winning masterpieces that brought international acclaim to Finnish design. Published alongside the companion title Masters of Finnish Ceramic Art, this new two-volume English edition introduces pieces not featured in the previously published six-volume Finnish-language series.

Artists: Aino Aalto – Alvar Aalto – Kaj Franck – Gunnel Nyman – Markku Salo – Timo Sarpaneva – Nanny Still – Oiva Toikka – Helena Tynell – Vesa Varrela – Tapio Wirkkala

Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 520
Editor-in-chief: Aleksi Kuokka
Editorial board: Aleksi Kuokka pj., Rauno Endén, Kaisa Koivisto, Juhani Kukkonen, Hannele Nyman, Tapio Yli-Viikari
Authors: Timo Keinänen, Kaisa Koivisto, Laura Kolbe, Jennifer Opie, Tauno Tarna
Translations: Silja Kudel
Concept & Graphic Design: Aleksi Kuokka & Aki Suvanto
Publisher: Parvs, Helsinki
Printing: Livonia Print, Riga, 2025
ISBN: 9789527441947

An exceptional exhibition related to the book – Collection Kakkonen – is currently on display at EMMA. The exhibition offers a unique overview of Finnish ceramic and glass art, highlighting design classics, rare treasures, and groundbreaking works that challenge the boundaries between art and design.