– Marie-José Van Hee

The main role in the exhibition is played by Belgian architect Marie-José Van Hee (b. 1950) and her work. Van Hee makes skilful use of materials, light, and proportions to create harmonious spaces where the boundary between interior and exterior becomes blurred. The exhibition’s title, For Sun and Wind to Paint on, reflects Van Hee’s meticulous attention to how light interacts with different surfaces and materials.

Van Hee’s output spans a wide range of projects, from private houses to public spaces and cultural buildings. Her works beautifully emphasise respect for architecture, nature and handicraft, as well as an understanding of traditional and folk building methods.

Winner of several awards, Marie-José Van Hee is a revered designer. She was given the Alvar Aalto Medal in 2024, and is the first individual woman architect to receive it.

The exhibition is produced by Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and it is curated by Jutta Tynkkynen, Marie-José Van Hee and Sam De Vocht.