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Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala was a Finnish designer and sculptor, a major figure of post-war design. His work ranges from plastic ketchup bottles and metalware to glass, ceramics and plywood in a range of styles. He designed the Finnish markka banknotes introduced in 1955. His range was immense, designing glassware, stoneware, jewelry, and furniture for mass production, as well as individual sculptures in several media. Read more from Wikipedia →

Works by this artist in other museums: the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York.