A global series of exhibitions celebrating the legacy of Tove Jansson and the Moomins has been announced for 2026, with major programming centered in Finland. Key highlights include the expansion of the Tove Jansson Gallery at the Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) with the 'Artist Family Jansson' exhibition, a design-focused showcase at the Architecture & Design Museum, and a contemporary dialogue at Chappe featuring artists Erika Adamsson and Katja Syrjä. The programming coincides with the 80th anniversary of the book 'Comet in Moominland'.
These exhibitions matter because they elevate Jansson’s status from a beloved illustrator to a central figure in fine art, architecture, and design history. By exploring her family’s artistic lineage and her relationship with partner Tuulikki Pietilä, the institutions are providing a more nuanced, academic, and biographical context to her work. The scale of the international rollout demonstrates the enduring commercial and cultural power of the Moomin brand within the global museum landscape.