Section one of this program examines the prodigious volume of products created by Tapio Wirkkala, including the 1963 cutlery set called Composition—a testimonial to the artist’s love of nature, knowledge of ergonomics, and refined sense of taste. In section two, the sensational Swatch—a pop culture phenomenon—is featured, showing how its styling has helped the Swiss watch industry fight Japanese competition while keeping pace with the times. (20 minutes)

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