About Irma Kukkasjärvi
Lived 1941 – 2011 (aged 70). Irma Kukkasjärvi was a Finnish textile artist and professor.
Education Having trained in the early 1960s first in handicrafts, and later in weaving, Kukkasjärvi went on to study at the Institute of Industrial Arts (now part of the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture), from where she graduated in 1968.
Kukkasjärvi focused especially on creating large-scale designs for public buildings and other high-profile public and corporate projects. at the Finnish Presidential residence Mäntyniemi, and many others.
Awards and recognition In 1984, Kukkasjärvi was named the textile artist of the year, by the Finnish textile artists' association Texo.
In 1985, she was awarded the medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
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Who was Irma Kukkasjärvi?
Finnish textile artist
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Irma Kukkasjärvi was born on 8 February 1941 in Helsinki.
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Irma Kukkasjärvi died on 8 October 2011 in Helsinki.
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Irma Kukkasjärvi was a textile artist and professor.
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Irma Kukkasjärvi was Finnish.
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