Alvar Aalto
Finnish architect and designer
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles and glassware, as well as sculptures and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as... Wikipedia
Born: February 3, 1898, Kuortane, Finland
Died: May 11, 1976 (age 78 years), Helsinki, Finland
Spouse: Elissa Aalto (m. 1952–1976) and Aino Aalto (m. 1925–1949)
Children: Hamilkar Aalto and Johanna Alanen
Awards: Prince Eugen Medal (1954) and Royal Gold Medal (1957)
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