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One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Touko Valio Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland, is remembered for his paintings of the human body and his depiction of homoerotic desire. In his later life, his struggle with emphysema made him switch from pencil to pastels.
Painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela developed a love for the Finnish countryside as a child and later depicted the beauty of the Finnish landscape through his works. Chiefly known for his illustrations of the epic Kalevala, he merged many artistic concepts such as outdoor painting and symbolism.
American-born Finnish graphic artist Tuulikki Pietila was associated with the Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki, as an educator for years. She was openly lesbian and worked on many Moomin collaborations with her partner Tove Jansson. She also penned many graphic arts books and was later awarded the Pro Finlandia medal.
Wäinö Aaltonen was a Finnish sculptor and artist. He is best remembered as a nationalist icon who sculpted war memorials and sculptures of athletes and citizens of Finland. Among his most famous works is his bronze statue of Finnish athlete Paavo Nurmi. His works are exhibited at the Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art in Finland.
Magnus Enckell was a Finnish painter who achieved immense popularity as a symbolist artist in Finland. An important member of the Septem group of painters, Enckell traveled widely and incorporated different styles into his paintings. Some of his best known works are Bacchant, Young Nude Male, Awakening Faun, and Boys on the Beach.
