Masters of Aalto is open – see the future of art, business and technology
08.05.2013
Aalto University's Masters of Aalto event (MoA) opens on Wednesday, 8 May in Helsinki's Sörnäinen neighbourhood in Finland. The memorable collection, which is open until 26 May, has more than 70 Master’s theses and works of graduates from all of the fields at Aalto University.
This time the theme of the annual event is Dreams Made Real. The thematic concept of the exhibition is the work of designer and Aalto University alumnus Arni Aromaa.
In their works, the students at Aalto University ponder the rapidly-changing world. They put forward interesting angles and open-minded visions for solutions to global problems. The works reflect hope and enthusiasm on the threshold of new possibilities.
Masters of Aalto is being held in the Kruununmakasiini building at the corner of Hämeentie and Lautatarhankatu in Helsinki. The 121-year-old building, owned by the City of Helsinki, has served as a state granary and warehouse, and is now opening to the public for the first time.
In addition to the exhibition, Aalto University invites the public to take part in seminars and events. Information on other events can be found at the website of moa.aalto.fi.
16 May: The seminar Me and We examines the role of creativity: how the creative process changes with the speed of change in the world. Is there room for creativity, and how should creativity be supported? People pondering the subject include Senior Design Specialist Paula Bello of KONE Corporation and CEO Kigge Hvid of the Danish organisation Index: Design to Improve Life.
14 May: Topics of the international seminar Co-creating sustainable opportunities for all include urbanisation, changing business models, social entrepreneurship and the building of a sustainable future.
21 May: The seminar Designing well-being – developing public services examines topics such as the role of design in the equation involving growing needs and diminishing resources. Good design is based on a realistic view of reality, and on what kinds of impacts new solutions might have. The seminar is in Finnish.
18–19 May: The ARTS Exposed sales event showcases a collection of new works by alumni of the Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture, as well as the school's own classics. On sale are more unique works and small-series production than ever before. Examples of the collection include fashion illustrations by the young Johanna Härkönen as well as the established Minni Havas (Minni F. Ronya). There are unique works and small-series production from Veera Kujala (Raivio & Kulju) and from the young Matias Liimatainen, who is finishing his studies in ceramics and glass design. Also taking part in the event are furniture designers, such as Mikko Paakkanen, POIAT and StudioHH from Lahti. Visual artist Jenni Rope brings her paintings, as well as comic strips and art books of her own publishing house to ARTS Exposed. During the event, there will also be a sales point for the products of designers and a café run by students.
The main partner of the Masters of Aalto event is the City of Helsinki. Other partners: Antalis, DMP, Elisa, Experq, Hjelt Foundation, Martela, RGB, Teurastamo, Teknos, Unigrafia, Viinitie
The Masters of Aalto event 8–26 May, 2013, Kruununmakasiini, Hämeentie 39, Helsinki. The exhibition is open on weekdays 12–20, and on weekends 12–18. Admission is free.
Further information:
Map, logos and image bank (for theses works and exhibition architecture) http://moa.aalto.fi/2013/en/contact/
website: moa.aalto.fi
Producer Katri Winqvist
katri.winqvist [at] aalto [dot] fi (katri.winqvist@aalto.fi
)Tel. +358 50 591 4314