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Tove Marika Jansson ( Swedish pronunciation: [ˈtuːve ˈjɑːnsːon] ⓘ; 9 August 1914 – 27 June 2001) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. Brought up by artistic parents, Jansson studied art from 1930 to 1938 in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Paris. She held her first solo art exhibition in 1943.
Nobody is left outside in Tove Jansson’s world. Through her unique touch, she captures a universal duality: darkness mixed with humour. Tove Jansson is an artist who changes the world, for those who are ready for it.
Mar 17, 2024 · Best known for the Moomins from her series of novels, comic strips, and short stories, Tove Jansson was an illustrator, painter, and writer. Born in the northern nature-surrounded city of Helsinki, she led a fascinating life full of creativity.
Tove Jansson is one of the most accomplished and honored Finnish artists of all times. An artist, writer, and designer, she is also the creator of Moomins.
Read Tove Jansson's biography and learn more about her childhood, family, art and career, always led by the motto "Work and Love".
Jun 23, 2024 · The Moomins, creations of the Finnish writer-illustrator Tove Jansson, were a family of mythical creatures whose home was in a wooded place known as Moominvalley. The protagonist of most stories was the young Moomintroll, a happy and friendly, though somewhat naive, troll who was drawn to adventure.
The British author Philip Pullman has called Tove Jansson a writer of genius who should have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. In the 1960s, Tove Jansson turned her attention to writing for adults, beginning with Sculptor’s Daughter (1968).
