The Santa Monica Public Library, Friends of the Library and Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners introduce Nordic LAttitudes, an educational exhibit showcasing Nordic furniture and lighting design, taking place through Mar. 18 at the Main Branch of the Santa Monica Public Library.
The event will pay tribute to Nordic designers Poul Henningsen, Verner Panton, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner, Alvar Aalto, Eero Saarinen and Poul Christianson (Le Klint Lighting collection), as well as new and upcoming designer Louise Campbell. Guest lecturers are scheduled to appear throughout the event’s six week span.
The Main Branch is located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.smpl.org/nordiclattitudes for event updates.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 2, 2007. Read the original PDF.