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Unseen Moomin Art Comes to London
16 Sep
Summary
- Exhibition features over 100 works by Moomin creator Tove Jansson.
- Includes original art from her first Moomins book, published in 1945.
- Highlights previously unseen drawings and personal correspondence.
A significant exhibition dedicated to Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson is set to open in London this November, twenty-five years after her passing. Titled "Tove Jansson and her Families," the event at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration promises to be the UK's premier exhibition focusing on Jansson's illustrations. It will present over 100 exhibits, including sketches, photographs, films, and personal correspondence, providing a comprehensive look at her life and work.
The exhibition will prominently feature original artwork from Jansson's debut Moomin book, "The Moomins and the Great Flood," published in 1945. This book introduced the world to the lovable Moomin characters and their adventures. Visitors will also discover previously unseen drawings, such as an early draft for the cover of "Moominpappa at Sea." These new discoveries highlight Jansson's prolific nature and the depth of her artistic output.
Jansson's Moomin books, translated into over 60 languages, are celebrated for their themes of nature, friendship, and tolerance. Beyond the Moomins, her work extended to illustrating classic literature, including Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit." Jansson was also a notable political cartoonist during World War II, with her work appearing in London's Evening News, marking a significant achievement for female cartoonists at the time.
