Finnish Design
Design Forum Finland
In 1958 Alvar Aalto replied to the question 'what is culture?" as follows:
"A requirement is that the concept of culture should not be misunderstood/misused. lt is not an isolated phenomenon,separate from life; there must be no so-called cultural circles/special decorative elements detached from real life, because culture is the warp which runs through all phenomena. Even the smallest daily chore can be humanized and invested with harmony."
the humanization of technology so that it will embrace 'the interests of the small man'.
'To solve problems honestly, in accordance with the values dictated by real life"[1928]
In 1958 Alvar Aalto replied to the question 'what is culture?" as follows:
"A requirement is that the concept of culture should not be misunderstood/misused. lt is not an isolated phenomenon,separate from life; there must be no so-called cultural circles/special decorative elements detached from real life, because culture is the warp which runs through all phenomena. Even the smallest daily chore can be humanized and invested with harmony."
the humanization of technology so that it will embrace 'the interests of the small man'.
'To solve problems honestly, in accordance with the values dictated by real life"[1928]
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