Göran Hongell

Göran Hongell (1902-1973).  Born in Helsinki, Finland.  Artist and glass designer Göran Hongell was one of the pioneers of Finnish glass tradition.  In the 1930's he presented a first vision of his most famous creation, the mouth-blown glass series Aarne.  In 1954, he won the gold medal at the Triennale in Milan with Aarne.  The artist's memory is cherished still with great respect.