Tapio Wirkkala at Venini reading book 'Not Dead or Famous Enough

'Not Dead or Famous Enough Yet’ is both a peek behind the wizard’s curtain and a thorough and in-depth look back at the first 10 years of DR

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Tapio Wirkkala at Venini reading book 'Not Dead or Famous EnoughCreator of the Finlandia vodka bottle and designer for companies such as Ittala, Wirkkalas activities with Venini represented a transitional phase in his versatile career and had a profound influence on the Murano glassmaking industry. Most famous of his works for Venini are his particolored bottles: clean, simple forms distinguished by seamless transitions in solid color. This was achieved with the incalmo technique, an ancient glassblowing method