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Thermohaline 1

Iiro Ahokas

2015

Käsin muottiin puhallettu lasi. Leikattu, hiottu, kiillotettu. Kirkas lasi ja valkoinen filigraanilasi.

L 17 K 35,8 S 17

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Thermohaline 2

Iiro Ahokas

2015

Käsin muottiin puhallettu lasi. Leikattu, hiottu, kiillotettu. Kirkas lasi ja valkoinen filigraanilasi.

L 17,5 K 35,5 S 17,5

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Thermohaline 3

Iiro Ahokas

2015

Käsin muottiin puhallettu lasi. Leikattu, hiottu, kiillotettu. Kirkas lasi ja filigraanilasi.

L 16 K 34,5 S 16

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Ahokas Iiro

1976

Helsinki

Koulutus

2020
Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration; competence area in creative business,
Markkinointi-instituutti (Institute of Marketing).

2001
Master of Arts,
University of Art and Design Helsinki UIAH,
School of Design; Ceramics and Glass degree programme.

1998
Bachelor of Arts,
University of Art and Design Helsinki UIAH,
School of Design; Ceramics and Glass degree programme.

1995
Marticulation examination,
Helsinki Visual Arts High School.

Työkokemus

Since 1996 With E.G. Audi Ag (De) / Crate & Barrel (Us) / Unilever (Fi) / Marimekko (Fi) / Iittala (Fi) / Nokia Merchandise (Fi) / 4murs (Fr) / Tamurakoma (Jp) / Richloom Fabrics Group (Us) / Nishikawa Sangyo (Jp) / Sarner Cristal (Ch) / Bemz (Se) / Design House Stockholm (Se) / Mugi Couture (De) / Hackman Designor (Fi) / Daiwabo (Jp) / Aalto University (Fi) / Lune D’eau Co. (Jp) / Frenn Company (Fi) / Suminoe Textile Co. (Jp) / Arabia (Fi) / Toli (Jp) / Kesko (Fi) / Carpetvista (Se) / Finnish Design Shop (Fi) / Sok Corporation (Fi) / Raisio (Fi) / Talk International (Jp) / Leaf (Fi) / The Berlin University Of The Arts (De) / Andiamo (Fi) / Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co. (Jp) / Sokos Hotels (Fi) / Artbar71 (De) / Anno Collection (Fi) / European Academy Of Arts (De) / Kookenkä (Fi) / Lokal (Fi) / Sincol Interior (Jp) / Opinio Helsinki (Fi) / Phenomena Group (Fi) / Une Nana Cool (Jp) / Speedy Tomato (Fi) / Momono (Fi) / Interior Architecture Studio Arcibella (Fi) / Hochschule Niederrhein (De) / Momentum Helsinki (Fi) / Kageyama (Jp) / Sula Design (Fi) / Mint Of Finland (Fi) / Twenthe Group (Be) / Lasismi (Fi) / Suomen Kerta (Fi) / Ämmä Design Merchant (Fi) / Sunrock (Jp) / The Klvl (Fi) / Helsinki Visual Arts High School (Fi) / Wernestor (Fi) / Teemu Muurimäki (Fi) / Burda (De) / Snafu (Fi) / 4 O’clock Co. (Jp) / Jl-lasi (Fi) / Vriesco International Fabrics (Nl) / Muistogalleria (Fi) / Image Publishing (Fi) / Helsingin Sanomat (Fi) / Ristomatti Ratia (Fi) / Hy Decorum (Jp) / Jokinen & Associates (Fi) / Piiroinen (Fi) / A House Of Happiness (Nl) / Design Migration Association (Fi) / Sunrose (Jp) / World Of Tre (Fi) / Valtsu (Fi) / Kirsti Taiviola (Fi) / Interix (Jp) / Tekstiilipalvelu (Fi) / Mervalia (Fi) / Tapani Kivekäs (Fi) / Au Soleil De Minuit (Fr) / Idea Group Helsinki (Fi) / Johanna Ojanen (Fi) / Enomoto (Jp) / Cencal (Pt) / Helmi Remes (Fi) / The Finnish State Art Commission (Fi) / Design Forum Finland (Fi) / Fciny (Fi) / Sikke’s (Fi) / Vimmacompany (Fi) / Mum's (Fi) / Passion Home Linen (Be) / Vilpola (Fi) / Sangetsu (Jp)

Apurahat

2019
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Uusimaa Regional Fund, Working Grant

2018
Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Grant

2018
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, National Council For Architecture And Design, Project Grant

2018
Asko Foundation, Grant

2017
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, One Year Artistic Working Grant

2016
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, The National Council For Architecture, Design And Environmental Art, Project Grant

2016
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, National Council For Interdisciplinary Art, Diversity And International Activities, Artist-in-residence Grant

2015
The Finnish Cultural Institute In New York, Artist-in-residency

2015
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, One Year Artistic Working Grant

2015
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Grant

2013
Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Grant

2013
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Uusimaa Regional Fund, Grant

2012
The City Of Helsinki Cultural Office, The Cultural And Library Committee, Grant

2012
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2011
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Grant

2011
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2010
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, One Year Artistic Working Grant

2009
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2006
Asko Foundation, Antti Nurmesniemi Scholarship

2006
The Arts Council Of Finland,the National Council For Design, Grant

2003
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Grant

2003
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2003
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

1998
Instituto Europeo Di Design Ied Italy, Grant

1997
Investment, Trade And Tourism Of Portugal Icep., Grant

1997
University Of Art And Design Helsinki Uiah, Grant

1995
City Of Helsinki, Fine Arts Scholarhip

Palkinnot

2018
"Tampere Tram Textile Designer Competition”, Jury’s Special Mention

2015
"Carpetvista Design Competition", 1st & 3rd Awards

2014
Selected In "The European Glass Experience" Winners

2012
The "K.E.N.K.Ä" Young Shoe Designer Of The Year, Award Winner

2009
"Carpetvista Design Competition", Finalist

2007
Shortlisted At The "World's Leading Designers", Taschen Publishing

2007
Shortlisted At "The Year's Most Ingenious Products", I.D. The International Design Magazine

2005
"The European Academy Of Arts" Scholarship Award Designer

2005
"Design Meet The User" Design Competition, 3rd Award

2004
"The International Exhibition Of Glass Kanazawa", Selected

1997
Arabia Factory Finland, Art Department Designer Scholarship

Näyttelyt

2017-18
"Scandinavian Glass – Starting All Over", Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (21.4.-23.9.2018), Ebeltoft, Denmark / The Finnish Glass Museum (24.11.2017-1.4.2018), Riihimäki, Finland / The Glass Factory (30.9.-29.10.2017), Boda, Sweden.

2014-15
"Ege - The European Glass Experience: Undiscovered Potential – Promising Young Names In European Glass Art", Museo Del Vetro (The Murano Glass Museum) (18.4.-7.6.2015), Venice, Italy / Museu Do Vidro Da Marinha Grande (Glass Museum Of Marinha Grande) (13.12.2014-22.2.2015), Marinha Grande, Portugal / La Fundación Centro Nacional Del Vidrio (National Glass Centre) (29.7.-16.11.2014), La Granja De San Idelfonso, Segovia, Spain / The Finnish Glass Museum (28.3.-8.6.2014), Riihimäki, Finland.

Selected Group Exhibitions In Finland

2019
"Ornamo Art And Design Sale 2019", The Cable Factory, Puristamo, (9.-17.3.2019), Helsinki. Finland.

2017
"Kiehtova Kierre – Filigraanilasi Suomessa" / "Filigree Glass From Finland", The Finnish Glass Museum, (22.9.-31.12.2017), Riihimäki, Finland.

2016
"Peep Show - Other Realities / Toinen Todellisuus", (28.5.-14.8.2016), Vanhan Hytin Halli, Nuutajärvi Glass Village, Nuutajärvi, Finland.

"Ornamo’s Art Exhibition", Cable Factory, Puristamo (12.-20.3.2016), Helsinki, Finland.

2015
"Tori", Lokal, (6.-22.8.2015), Helsinki, Finland.

"Ornamo’s Art Exhibition", Cable Factory, Puristamo (14.-22.3.2015), Helsinki, Finland.

Lisätiedot

E.G. The Museum Of Modern Art New York Moma / La Casa Dell'architettura Roma / The Murano Glass Museum / Design Museum Gent / Notojima Glass Art Museum Japan / Pitti Immagine Uomo / Dmy International Design Festival Berlin / Glasmuseet Ebeltoft / Bornholm Art Museum / Stockholm Furniture Fair / Sociedade Nacional De Belas Artes / Imm Cologne / The Finnish Glass Museum / La Fundación Centro Nacional Del Vidrio / Åland Art Museum / Kanazawa Korinbo Daiwa / Festival Du Cinéma Nordique / Arabia Museum / The Craft Museum Of Finland / Ministère De La Culture Et De La Communication Paris / Habitare / Museum Of Modern Arts Tampere / Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute China / Bukowskis / Skanno / Design Forum Finland / Academy Of Art & Design Of Tsinghua University / Gallery Norsu / Museu Do Vidro Da Marinha Grande / Kajaani Museum Of Art / Izmir University Of Economics / Täky Gallery / Osce Ministerial Meeting / The Glass Factory Boda / Eurovision Song Contest Helsinki / The Northern Ostrobothnia Museum / Designpartners / Gallery Elverket / Design Museum Helsinki / Udk Berlin / Messe Frankfurt Heimtextil

Featured

In Around 400 Publications And Media Internationally, Including: Dezeen / Interni / I.D. The International Design Magazine / Finnish Design Yearbook / Grand Designs / Taschen Design Now! / Brandnews / The Finnish Architectural Review / Urbanglass / Los Angeles Times / Ddn Cucine / Prointerior / Sportswear International / Gt / The Citizen / Connaissance Des Arts / Der Tagesspiegel / Ecoway / Marie Claire Maison / Hyundai Motors / Elle Interiör / Co.design / Mtv3 / Lavied’or / Mfl / Heren / Scandinavian Man / Ideal Home / Recidence Hem & Trend / Casafacile / Möbel Kultur / Polster-fashion / Homes & Interiors / Telepiù / Helsingin Sanomat / Sure / Living Sense / Homes & Gardens / Exclusive / Yle Tv2 / Livingetc / Your Home Uk / Casaviva / Taito / Lxry Magazine / The Press & Journal / Arvoasunto / Elle Decor / Côté Est / Image / Casa Living / Kauppalehti / Schöner Wohnen / Luxury / Dw Euromaxx / Amway / Deco / Glass Is More! / Sköna Hem / Elle Decoration / Nordicum / Moda / Noble Asset / Gala / Express Styles / Spazio Casa / Design Update

Education

2020
Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration; competence area in creative business,
Markkinointi-instituutti (Institute of Marketing).

2001
Master of Arts,
University of Art and Design Helsinki UIAH,
School of Design; Ceramics and Glass degree programme.

1998
Bachelor of Arts,
University of Art and Design Helsinki UIAH,
School of Design; Ceramics and Glass degree programme.

1995
Marticulation examination,
Helsinki Visual Arts High School.

Work Experience

Since 1996 With E.G. Audi Ag (De) / Crate & Barrel (Us) / Unilever (Fi) / Marimekko (Fi) / Iittala (Fi) / Nokia Merchandise (Fi) / 4murs (Fr) / Tamurakoma (Jp) / Richloom Fabrics Group (Us) / Nishikawa Sangyo (Jp) / Sarner Cristal (Ch) / Bemz (Se) / Design House Stockholm (Se) / Mugi Couture (De) / Hackman Designor (Fi) / Daiwabo (Jp) / Aalto University (Fi) / Lune D’eau Co. (Jp) / Frenn Company (Fi) / Suminoe Textile Co. (Jp) / Arabia (Fi) / Toli (Jp) / Kesko (Fi) / Carpetvista (Se) / Finnish Design Shop (Fi) / Sok Corporation (Fi) / Raisio (Fi) / Talk International (Jp) / Leaf (Fi) / The Berlin University Of The Arts (De) / Andiamo (Fi) / Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co. (Jp) / Sokos Hotels (Fi) / Artbar71 (De) / Anno Collection (Fi) / European Academy Of Arts (De) / Kookenkä (Fi) / Lokal (Fi) / Sincol Interior (Jp) / Opinio Helsinki (Fi) / Phenomena Group (Fi) / Une Nana Cool (Jp) / Speedy Tomato (Fi) / Momono (Fi) / Interior Architecture Studio Arcibella (Fi) / Hochschule Niederrhein (De) / Momentum Helsinki (Fi) / Kageyama (Jp) / Sula Design (Fi) / Mint Of Finland (Fi) / Twenthe Group (Be) / Lasismi (Fi) / Suomen Kerta (Fi) / Ämmä Design Merchant (Fi) / Sunrock (Jp) / The Klvl (Fi) / Helsinki Visual Arts High School (Fi) / Wernestor (Fi) / Teemu Muurimäki (Fi) / Burda (De) / Snafu (Fi) / 4 O’clock Co. (Jp) / Jl-lasi (Fi) / Vriesco International Fabrics (Nl) / Muistogalleria (Fi) / Image Publishing (Fi) / Helsingin Sanomat (Fi) / Ristomatti Ratia (Fi) / Hy Decorum (Jp) / Jokinen & Associates (Fi) / Piiroinen (Fi) / A House Of Happiness (Nl) / Design Migration Association (Fi) / Sunrose (Jp) / World Of Tre (Fi) / Valtsu (Fi) / Kirsti Taiviola (Fi) / Interix (Jp) / Tekstiilipalvelu (Fi) / Mervalia (Fi) / Tapani Kivekäs (Fi) / Au Soleil De Minuit (Fr) / Idea Group Helsinki (Fi) / Johanna Ojanen (Fi) / Enomoto (Jp) / Cencal (Pt) / Helmi Remes (Fi) / The Finnish State Art Commission (Fi) / Design Forum Finland (Fi) / Fciny (Fi) / Sikke’s (Fi) / Vimmacompany (Fi) / Mum's (Fi) / Passion Home Linen (Be) / Vilpola (Fi) / Sangetsu (Jp)

Grants

2019
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Uusimaa Regional Fund, Working Grant

2018
Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Grant

2018
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, National Council For Architecture And Design, Project Grant

2018
Asko Foundation, Grant

2017
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, One Year Artistic Working Grant

2016
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, The National Council For Architecture, Design And Environmental Art, Project Grant

2016
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, National Council For Interdisciplinary Art, Diversity And International Activities, Artist-in-residence Grant

2015
The Finnish Cultural Institute In New York, Artist-in-residency

2015
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, One Year Artistic Working Grant

2015
Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Grant

2013
Alfred Kordelin Foundation, Grant

2013
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Uusimaa Regional Fund, Grant

2012
The City Of Helsinki Cultural Office, The Cultural And Library Committee, Grant

2012
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2011
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Grant

2011
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2010
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, One Year Artistic Working Grant

2009
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2006
Asko Foundation, Antti Nurmesniemi Scholarship

2006
The Arts Council Of Finland,the National Council For Design, Grant

2003
The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Grant

2003
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

2003
The Arts Council Of Finland, The National Council For Design, Grant

1998
Instituto Europeo Di Design Ied Italy, Grant

1997
Investment, Trade And Tourism Of Portugal Icep., Grant

1997
University Of Art And Design Helsinki Uiah, Grant

1995
City Of Helsinki, Fine Arts Scholarhip

Prizes

2018
"Tampere Tram Textile Designer Competition”, Jury’s Special Mention

2015
"Carpetvista Design Competition", 1st & 3rd Awards

2014
Selected In "The European Glass Experience" Winners

2012
The "K.E.N.K.Ä" Young Shoe Designer Of The Year, Award Winner

2009
"Carpetvista Design Competition", Finalist

2007
Shortlisted At The "World's Leading Designers", Taschen Publishing

2007
Shortlisted At "The Year's Most Ingenious Products", I.D. The International Design Magazine

2005
"The European Academy Of Arts" Scholarship Award Designer

2005
"Design Meet The User" Design Competition, 3rd Award

2004
"The International Exhibition Of Glass Kanazawa", Selected

1997
Arabia Factory Finland, Art Department Designer Scholarship

Exhibitions

2017-18
"Scandinavian Glass – Starting all over", Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (21.4.-23.9.2018), Ebeltoft, Denmark / The Finnish Glass Museum (24.11.2017-1.4.2018), Riihimäki, Finland / The Glass Factory (30.9.-29.10.2017), Boda, Sweden.

2014-15
"EGE - The European Glass Experience: Undiscovered Potential – Promising Young Names in European Glass Art", Museo del Vetro (The Murano Glass Museum) (18.4.-7.6.2015), Venice, Italy / Museu do Vidro da Marinha Grande (Glass Museum of Marinha Grande) (13.12.2014-22.2.2015), Marinha Grande, Portugal / La Fundación Centro Nacional del Vidrio (National Glass Centre) (29.7.-16.11.2014), La Granja de San Idelfonso, Segovia, Spain / The Finnish Glass Museum (28.3.-8.6.2014), Riihimäki, Finland.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS IN FINLAND

2019
"Ornamo Art and Design Sale 2019", The Cable Factory, Puristamo, (9.-17.3.2019), Helsinki. Finland.

2017
"Kiehtova kierre – filigraanilasi Suomessa" / "Filigree Glass from Finland", The Finnish Glass Museum, (22.9.-31.12.2017), Riihimäki, Finland.

2016
"Peep Show - OTHER REALITIES / TOINEN TODELLISUUS", (28.5.-14.8.2016), Vanhan hytin halli, Nuutajärvi Glass Village, Nuutajärvi, Finland.

"Ornamo’s Art Exhibition", Cable Factory, Puristamo (12.-20.3.2016), Helsinki, Finland.

2015
"Tori", Lokal, (6.-22.8.2015), Helsinki, Finland.

"Ornamo’s Art Exhibition", Cable Factory, Puristamo (14.-22.3.2015), Helsinki, Finland.

More Info

E.G. The Museum Of Modern Art New York Moma / La Casa Dell'architettura Roma / The Murano Glass Museum / Design Museum Gent / Notojima Glass Art Museum Japan / Pitti Immagine Uomo / Dmy International Design Festival Berlin / Glasmuseet Ebeltoft / Bornholm Art Museum / Stockholm Furniture Fair / Sociedade Nacional De Belas Artes / Imm Cologne / The Finnish Glass Museum / La Fundación Centro Nacional Del Vidrio / Åland Art Museum / Kanazawa Korinbo Daiwa / Festival Du Cinéma Nordique / Arabia Museum / The Craft Museum Of Finland / Ministère De La Culture Et De La Communication Paris / Habitare / Museum Of Modern Arts Tampere / Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute China / Bukowskis / Skanno / Design Forum Finland / Academy Of Art & Design Of Tsinghua University / Gallery Norsu / Museu Do Vidro Da Marinha Grande / Kajaani Museum Of Art / Izmir University Of Economics / Täky Gallery / Osce Ministerial Meeting / The Glass Factory Boda / Eurovision Song Contest Helsinki / The Northern Ostrobothnia Museum / Designpartners / Gallery Elverket / Design Museum Helsinki / Udk Berlin / Messe Frankfurt Heimtextil

Featured

In Around 400 Publications And Media Internationally, Including: Dezeen / Interni / I.D. The International Design Magazine / Finnish Design Yearbook / Grand Designs / Taschen Design Now! / Brandnews / The Finnish Architectural Review / Urbanglass / Los Angeles Times / Ddn Cucine / Prointerior / Sportswear International / Gt / The Citizen / Connaissance Des Arts / Der Tagesspiegel / Ecoway / Marie Claire Maison / Hyundai Motors / Elle Interiör / Co.design / Mtv3 / Lavied’or / Mfl / Heren / Scandinavian Man / Ideal Home / Recidence Hem & Trend / Casafacile / Möbel Kultur / Polster-fashion / Homes & Interiors / Telepiù / Helsingin Sanomat / Sure / Living Sense / Homes & Gardens / Exclusive / Yle Tv2 / Livingetc / Your Home Uk / Casaviva / Taito / Lxry Magazine / The Press & Journal / Arvoasunto / Elle Decor / Côté Est / Image / Casa Living / Kauppalehti / Schöner Wohnen / Luxury / Dw Euromaxx / Amway / Deco / Glass Is More! / Sköna Hem / Elle Decoration / Nordicum / Moda / Noble Asset / Gala / Express Styles / Spazio Casa / Design Update

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