Finland

Helsinki: The History of its Art
The earliest human lives around what would become Helsinki unfolded in a landscape that barely resembles the modern capital—both in form…
Biography: Hugo Simberg
Hugo Simberg is celebrated as one of Finland’s most enigmatic and evocative artists. Known for his hauntingly beautiful Symbolist works, Simberg…
Uncovering the Influence of the Kalevala on Finnish Art
What do national epics and visual art have in common? In Finland, the answer is simple: The Kalevala, the 19th-century epic…
Biography: Antti Favén
Antti Favén, a Finnish painter renowned for his portraits and landscapes, was born on November 6, 1882, in the city of…
Biography: Victor Gabriel Gilbert
Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847-1933) was a French painter, celebrated for his contributions to genre painting, a style that depicts scenes of…
Biography: Albert Edelfelt
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (1854–1905) was a Finnish painter and illustrator who played a significant role in introducing Finnish art to…
Timeless Journey: The History of Finnish Art
Finnish art is a reflection of the country’s deep connection to its natural surroundings, its mythology, and its enduring cultural identity.…
Biography: Ilya Efimovich Repin
Ilya Efimovich Repin (1844–1930) was a towering figure in Russian art, whose work left a profound impact on the portrayal of…
Biography: Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer noted for his neo-futuristic style, which infused modernism with sweeping, sculptural…
List of Finnish Artists
Here is The Art Bog’s list of Finnish artists! Ilmari Aalto (1891–1934), painter. Fredrik Ahlstedt (1839–1901), painter. Immanuel Alm (1767–1809), painter.…
Biography: Amélie Lundahl
Amélie Lundahl (1850-1914) was a prominent Finnish artist known for her delicate and emotive paintings, particularly her portraits and genre scenes.…
Inspiration: “Jollen” by Anders Zorn
Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects were…