Aimo Tukiainen | |
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| Born | 6 October 1917 Orivesi, Finland |
| Died | 3 June 1996 (aged 78) Helsinki, Finland |
Aimo Johan Kustaa Tukiainen (October 6, 1917 – June 3, 1996) was a sculptor from Finland. His best-known work is the Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim in Helsinki.
Tukiainen's wide and versatile production mainly consists of a large amount of monumental works, portraits, medals and small sculptures.[1]
Tukiainen played a central role in the Finnish art world of 20th century. In addition to his artist's career he chaired both the Artists' Association of Finland and the Association of Finnish Sculptors.[2]
In 1962, Tukiainen bought a property caller Purnu in Orivesi near his place of birth and made it his summer atelier. In 1967, he invited his six fellow artist to organize a summer exhibition to celebrate their 50th birthday. The summer exhibitions were organized then roughly every second year. The original group had also their 60th and 75th birthday exhibitions there.[3]
- ^ "English". Purnu. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Aimo Tukiainen: Consumer Family". Helsinki art Museum. Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Historia". Purnu (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 November 2016.