Modernit klassikot: Elga Sesemann

Modernit klassikot exhibition series presents artists from the 20th century from the collections of the Finnish National Gallery. The first artist in the series is Elga Sesemann. Elga Sesemann's (1922–2007) life story is exceptional and an interesting example of a woman artist's professional career in Finland. Already the artist's first solo exhibition in Helsinki in 1945 drew the attention of critics and art audiences to her expressive style. Sesemann's artistic output is extensive – her career continued actively, often renewing its expression, until the mid-1990s.