Con amore – Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s graphic art (14 February – 31 May 2026)
14.02.2026–31.05.2026
Con amore – Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s graphic art (14 February – 31 May 2026)
The exhibition examines Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s role as a pioneer of Finnish graphic art and a developer of graphic expression. The exhibition highlights Gallen-Kallela’s versatility in the field of graphic art, from his early works created in 1895–1896 to those from the mid-1910s, as well as his modern commercial graphics, such as the iconic Bil-Bol poster.
Gallen-Kallela’s graphic art, which emphasises black-and-white expression, received well-deserved international attention, especially among the Die Brücke group, whereas in Finland his contemporaries rejected the minimalist paper-based artworks.
Working with printmaking brought the artist great joy: “If there was any hope that I could earn something with my woodblock prints, I would rather work on them, for I truly make them con amore”.
The exhibition has been curated by the art historian Elias Djupsjö (MA) in cooperation with the Gallen-Kallela Museum.
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Gallen-Kallela Museum
Designed and built by artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931), the Tarvaspää Studio Castle presents temporary exhibitions of the art and life of Gallen-Kallela and his contemporaries, as well as contemporary art. The museum offers a wide range of activities and events and serves as a centre of information on Akseli Gallen-Kallela.
Welcome to meet Akseli Gallen-Kallela, an artist who is both familiar and unknown!
