The Collection

THE COLLECTION

The Wirkkala–Bryk Estate has been donated to the Tapio Wirkkala – Rut Bryk Foundation. It is a unique comprehensive and invaluable collection of universal importance, covering their entire artistic output throughout all the decades of their intense creative activity.

The collection comprises thousands of objects, prototypes, experimental pieces, products, photographs, unique artistic works and extensive documentation as well as a private collection of objects collected on their extensive travels.

THE RUT BRYK COLLECTION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:

  • numerous ceramic wall pieces from different periods
  • several large ceramic tile panels
  • numerous ceramic bowls and individual decorated tiles
  • drawings and sketches
  • a collection of her textiles

THE TAPIO WIRKKALA COLLECTION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:

  • 8000 catalogued original drawings and sketches
  • hundreds of glass objects
  • laminated wood sculptures
  • furniture
  • examples of industrially produced designs, prototypes and experiments
  • porcelain objects and prototypes designed for Rosenthal
  • silver objects designed for Kultakeskus in Finland and Tane in Mexico
  • plastic Objects
  • plaster and graphite moulds hand-carved by the artist
  • graphic works and logotypes
  • photographs and slides and numerous other items related to the artist’s work