Pekka Halonen. An Ode to Finland
21 Mar 2026 — 16 Aug 2026 at Rijksmuseum Twenthe
· Enschede
Special Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Twenthe
This exhibition presents the work of Pekka Halonen, one of Finland's most celebrated painters. Through his paintings, drawings, and studies, the exhibition traces Halonen's artistic journey and his profound relationship with the Finnish landscape, rural life, and national identity. The show offers visitors an intimate look at how this master artist captured the essence of Finland during a transformative period in the nation's history.
This exhibition presents the work of Pekka Halonen, one of Finland's most celebrated painters. Through his paintings, drawings, and studies, the exhibition traces Halonen's artistic journey and his profound relationship with the Finnish landscape, rural life, and national identity. The show offers visitors an intimate look at how this master artist captured the essence of Finland during a transformative period in the nation's history.
About the artist
Pekka Halonen
1865–1933 · romantic nationalism
Pekka Halonen was a Finnish painter of landscapes and people in the national romantic and Realist styles.
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Rijksmuseum Twenthe
· Enschede
The Rijksmuseum Twenthe in Enschede, the Netherlands, was founded in 1927 by textile industry Baron Jan Bernard Van Heek. He donated his own private collection and the museum building to the government, thus making it a national museum. The museum is situated in the quarter of Roombeek, 10 minutes…
