Hanna Galtat is a visual artist and textile designer based in Finland and France. Her practice encompasses sculpture, installation, printmaking and textile design. On what is central to her in her designs, Galtat states, "Timelessness, sustainability and respect for the distinctive qualities of the materials.” Her site-specific glass work Point of View (1997) is installed in an Alvar Aalto building in Helsinki, and she has also designed textiles for the Finnish company Lapuan Kankurit.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.