04/22/2026
After finding this gorgeous print in the wild, I had to know more about its origins. Howard Smith (1928- 2021) was a Philadelphia-born African American artist who made his way to Finland in the 1960s and created a thriving multimedia career. His works can be found in the , Museum of African American Art in LA and . I added a post on the blog that includes a link to his archive for anyone interested in learning more!
Blue Iris by Howard Smith for Finnish interiors brand Vallila, 1978 50” x 28”available at