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The works of major Finish author and Moomin creator Tove Jansson (1914-2001) have been translated into the languages of 40 countries. Loved by people around the world, the nine-volume Moomin saga tells the story of the Moomin troll family and their utopian world. Jansson was also know for her unconventional lifestyle, which somewhat resembled the Moomin family’s, and spent her summers on an island without electricity, water, or gas, where the woods, sea, and sun informed her creativity. Jansson’s works explore themes of happiness, spiritual wealth, and what it means to live in a society driven by convenience. Considering solitude to be the ultimate luxury, she spent nearly three decades living on the deserted island of Klovharu. This exhibition offers the opportunity to reflect on Jansson’s life, work, and ideals.

[Image: The island cottage built by Jansson]

[Related events]
Symposiums of Jansson’s life and works
Date: 7/12 (Fri) 18:30-20:30
Venue: Takenaka Corporation Headquarters 2F AB Hall (Tokyo, Koto-ku Shinsuna 1-1-1)
Capacity: 100 (first come, first served)
Free
Please submit application on gallery’s website

Symposium 1
18:30-19:00
“Tove Jansson and I” by philosopher and University of the Sacred Heart professor Mayumi Tomihara

“Publishing Tove Jansson’s autobiography” by publisher and writer Tuula Karjalainen
19:00-19:45
Interpretation by translator and University of the Sacred Heart professor Mami Adachi

Symposium 2
“Interpreting Tove Jansson’s message” by Mayumi Tomihara and Tuula Karjalalein, interpretation by Mami Adachi 19:50-20:30

Workshop “Making Traditonal Finish “Himmeli” Ornaments
Date: 8/24 (Sat) 13:30-16:00
Venue: Takenaka Corporation Headquarters 1F
Participants: Junior high school students and older
Capacity: 20
Fee: ¥500
Please submit application on gallery’s website

“Summer House” Children’s Workshop: Making House-shaped Money Boxes
Date: 8/24 (Sat) 13:30-16:00
Venue: Takenaka Corporation Headquarters 1F
Participants: Elementary school students and younger
Capacity: 20
Fee: ¥500
Please submit application on gallery’s website

Finish Household Goods Market
Dates: 7/19 (Fri), 7/20 (Sat), 8/24 (Sat)

Schedule

Jul 12 (Fri) 2013-Sep 30 (Mon) 2013