Akseli Gallen-Kallela

The exhibition at the National Museum of Finland explores the long career of Akseli Gallen-Kallela and the versatile works <p>The exhibition at the National Museum of Finland explores the long career of Akseli Gallen-Kallela and the versatile works of the internationally renowned artist.&nbsp;</p><p>The exhibition features some of the most well-known works by Gallen-Kallela: Themes from the Kalevala, works depicting Finnish nature and people as well as paintings from the artist’s many trips.</p><p>Visitors can learn more about the artist passionate about exploring new techniques, who also created prints, designed medals, textiles, and furniture, and who also worked as an architect.</p><p>In addition to the frescos, which were his final major works, early drawings by the young Gallén, suffering from wanderlust, are also exhibited at the National Museum.</p><p>The exhibition highlights a prolific artist, tracing the career of the internationally renowned artist in a time when Finland and Europe were at a turning point.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>National Museum of Finland</p><p>2.12.2022-2.4.2023</p><p>Tue-Sun 11.00-18.00</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Admission fee 11/16€, under 18 yrs free entry</p>

Location

National Museum of Finland

Mannerheimintie 34

Helsinki

00100

Locate

60.174862, 24.932007