Photo Hugo Simberg: Kuoleman puutarha (1896). Kansallisgalleria / Ateneumin taidemuseo. Kansallisgalleria (c) Jenni Nurminen

Gothic Modern

Kaivokatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
Ateneum Art Museum

This exhibition presents the extensive oeuvre of Eero Järnefelt (1863–1937), who grew up in a cultured, cosmopolitan family

This international exhibition presents modern art from the 19th and 20th centuries that is inspired by European medieval and Northern Renaissance art. The themes of the diverse exhibition include death and rituals, but also sexuality and enlightenment.

A long research project has, for the first time, explored how artists of the modern era became interested in medieval art. 

The exhibition rewrites the history of modern art. Featured artists include Arnold Böcklin, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Theodor Kittelsen, Käthe Kollwitz, Edvard Munch, Hugo Simberg, Helene Schjerfbeck and Marianne Stokes. 

In addition to paintings and prints, the exhibition includes objects, sculptures and furniture.
 

Ateneum Art Museum

4.10.2024-26.1.2025