NowHere Finland 2012
Recycled news and tools for urban farming
Craft Museum of Finland
NowHere Finland 2012 exhibition focuses on the topical theme of environmentally friendly design. The objective of environmentally friendly design is to design products with as little environmental impact as possible. The entire life cycle of the product is designed, from the extraction of raw materials to product disposal.
Visitors are treated to a fascinating range of recycled news, ecological coffins, coin-operated lamps, linen wash basins and tools specifically designed for urban farming. The exhibition also highlights some immaterial creations - like the campaign that wants to get people thinking whether we really need any more new design products.
The nationwide exhibition was juried by designer Harri Koskinen, Professor Pirjo Kääriäinen, graphic designer Timo Berry and Regional Artist for Design, Paula Susitaival. There are works from 47 artists, companies and groups. NowHere Finland 2012 will also be published as an online exhibition. The exhibition is a part of the Helsinki World Design Capital 2012 programme.
Alongside the main exhibition, Central Finnish craft and design will also be on display in the changing exhibitions of the Foyer Gallery and in the Museum Shop’s pop-up store
NowHere Finland 2012 - Contemporary Finnish Design
Craft Museum of Finland 27.1.-13.5.2012
Savonlinna Provincial Museum 15.6.-26.8.2012
Lahti Sibelius Hall 4.-22.9.2012