Ida Kukkapuro: The Kukkapuro Reading Room at Vitra Showroom on August 27

Ida Kukkapuro is the FCINY’s designer-in-residence over Summer 2026, organized in collaboration with 3pts.

On August 27th, the Vitra Showroom is hosting The Kukkapuro Reading Room, an evening event celebrating the life and work of Yrjö Kukkapuro, designer of the Karuselli Lounge Chair. The event features a curated selection of books and archival materials from Studio Kukkapuro, followed by a conversation with Ida Kukkapuro.

Event details:

Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: Doors 5:30pm, Talk 6pm

Location:

Vitra Showroom
46 Bowery, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10013

The Kukkapuro Reading Room is supported by Office of Tangible Space and the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York.