Alvar Aalto has cast a long and lasting shadow over generations of Finnish designers and architects. His legacy is both a source of inspiration and a point of departure. In 1997, Domus magazine once referred to my peers and me as “Aalto’s restless sons,” a phrase that continues to resonate with me today.

The glass pieces in Vanishing Point are experimental in both form and technique. They reflect themes of disappearance, fragility, and the cyclical nature of life. These works are shaped by two distinct cultural influences: the Finnish relationship to nature and silence, and the Venetian tradition of Murano glassmaking.

One of the central works in the exhibition takes inspiration from Shiro Kuramata. It uses a broken Alvar Aalto stool as a mold. When molten metal is welded around it, the wooden form is burned away—leaving behind a transformed object. What remains is something new.

Maison Louis Carré, designed by Aalto, serves as more than just a venue—it is an integral part of the exhibition. The house was conceived as a stage for great art, and it offers a unique sense of openness and gentle presence.