Tove Jansson and Her Families
Uncovering the personal relationships behind the celebrated artist, Tove Jansson and her Families will look at the people who shaped Finnish author-illustrator Tove Jansson’s life and work (1914–2001).
21.11.2026 – 9.5.2027
Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm
London
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, London EC1R 1AG
Näyttely
UK’s first exhibition to share her original works in almost a decade and the first exhibition to focus on Tove Jansson’s work solely as an illustrator.
Previously unseen drawings will be on display along with over 100 rarely shown sketches, paintings, illustrations and photographs from Tove and those closest to her.
Original art depicting the origins of the beloved Moomins will be on show, including scraps from the first published Moomin book. Visitors will be able to spot hidden Moomins throughout her work.
Visitors will also glimpse into Tove’s wider life, from the influence of her graphic designer mother, to her early work for satirical magazine Garm and contribution to Finland’s post-war public realm effort by creating large-scale public murals to help rebuild the country – one of which will be displayed in the UK for the first time.
Visitors will see how the close communities that surrounded Tove influenced her work, including her most famous and enduring family, the Moomins.