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Lately at MUNCH 📸 Big thanks to everyone who shares their museum content with us. We love seeing the museum through your lense. 🧖‍♀️ @sndraoslo capturing MUNCH through a foggy sauna 👩‍🍼 @typical.doctor’s family time in #Monumental 🎨 @noraft with Model by the Wicker Chair (1919-1921) in #Infinite 🖼️ @regineft exploring #Infinite 🎧 @bergep in #CorpusInfinitum 🪩 @dondurmagurmesi attending the @ute.rec concert 🌃 @andreashognerud’s late evening in Bjørvika Note that MUNCH is open every day of the year, except from International Workers Day on May 1st. 🔗 Check out our opening times and plan your visit by following the link in our bio. #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH

Unleash your loudest scream of the year today, because it’s officially #ScreamDay! 😱 👉 Swipe left to explore our new The Scream publication The Scream by Edvard Munch is a widely recognised cultural phenomenon. The motif is one of the most copied, caricatured and commercialised images in the modern world. It has inspired films, advertisements and political statements, as well as works by renowned artists Andy Warhol and Marina Abramovic. Today, millions are using the scream emojis ⁠to digitally communicate feelings of anxiety, fright and shock.⁠ Arghhh! 🙀 📚 In our latest book “Edvard Munch: The Scream” we explore the iconic motif’s influence on global culture and media. You can find it for sale at the MUNCH museum shop, on our website, and at various physical and online bookstores. Available in Norwegian, English, German and French. 🔗 Grab your own copy of “Edvard Munch: The Scream” by following the link in our bio. 👀 Want to see The Scream in person? Three versions of the famous motif – a painting, a drawing and a print – are always on display at MUNCH. Design by Aslak Gurholt (@aslakgurholt) Product photography by Ivar Kvaal (@ivarkvaal) #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH #TheScream

Today is #WorldEarthDay! 🌱☀️ Did you know that more than half of Edvard Munch’s artworks depict nature? Despite Munch’s reputation for creating emotionally charged paintings that reflect his inner turmoil, struggles with relationships and battles with illness, he had a deep appreciation for painting the natural world that surrounded him 🍃🌾 ⛰️ “Trembling Earth” – our new exhibition – honours these themes, inviting visitors on a journey through Munch’s depictions of nature. All the significant paintings above, including many more, will be on display at MUNCH in the exhibition period. Here, his motifs are explored via eight thematic and colourful rooms: ’In the Forest’, ‘Cultivated Landscape’, ‘On the Shore’, ‘Chosen Places’, ‘The Scream of Nature’, ‘Storm and Snow’, ‘In a Cosmic Cycle’ and ‘Beneath the Sun’🌲🪨☀️ ⏳ “Trembling Earth” opens this Saturday, April 27th, and is available until 25.08.2024. 🔗 Read more about the new exhibition by following the link in our bio. 🖼️ Strand / Beach, 1904. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🖼️ Sommernatt ved stranden / Summer Night by the Beach, 1902-1903. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas (Private collection) 🖼️ Stormlandskap / Stormy Landscape, 1902-1903. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas (Private collection) 🖼️ Barn i skogen / Children in the Forest, 1901-1902. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🖼️ Vår i almeskogen / Elm Forest in Spring, 1923. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas (Private collection) 🖼️ Trollskog / The Magic Forest, 1919-1925. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🖼️ Vinterlandskap fra Kragerø / Winter Landscape from Kragerø, 1910. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH #TremblingEarth

Throughout his life, Edvard Munch frequently felt misunderstood and victimized, whether justified or not. In response to these challenges, he often turned to vengeful caricatures as a form of expression 🧑‍🎨 Munch directed much of his anger toward his past circle of friends from the Kristiania Bohemians, particularly targeting writers Gunnar Heiberg and Sigurd Bødtker, and painter Christian Krohg. Their support of Tulla Larsen, Munch’s fiancée, during their breakup, particularly fueled his animosity – leading to a dramatic shooting incident in Åsgårdstrand in 1902. 💔 Urging Larsen to sever all ties with Munch, she fled to Paris. Together with other Kristiana Bohemians, they formed a prominent clique within Scandinavian circles. This exclusion from the art capital made Munch feel isolated. Additionally, he was under the impression that Heiberg, notorious womanizer, was having an affair with Larsen during their time together. Overflowing with hatred and jealousy, Munch portrayed Heiberg as a spotted, overweight toad in numerous sketches 🖌️ “Then Gunnar Heiberg – sailing along With his fat little paunch – winking with his piggy eyes – a cross between A pig and a toad – always crawling with worms – always sniffing out marital abstention” - Edvard Munch in his notes Munch was deeply unstable at this point, on the verge of a breakdown. His grotesque outbursts led Krohg to issue a threat of legal action against the artist. This threat might have been carried out had Munch not apologised and been admitted to Dr. Jacobsen’s clinic in 1908. 🖼️ Karikaturer: Sigurd Bødtker, Christian Krohg og Nils Collet Vogt / Caricature: Sigurd Bødtker, Christian Krohg, and Nls Collet Vogt, 1907-1908 🖼️ Karikatur: Kristiania-bohemen / Caricature: Kristiania Bohemians, 1907-1908 🖼️ Burlesk kjærlighetspar II / Burlesque Lovers II, 1913-1915? 🖼️ Karikatur: Heiberg og Bødtker / Caricature: Heiberg and Bødtker, 1906-1907 🖼️ Karikatur: Gunnar Heiberg, Sigurd Bødtker og Christian Krohg badende / Caricature: Gunnar Heiberg, Sigurd Bødtker and Christian Krohg, 1907-1908 #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH

Here comes the sun... ☀️ We are currently prepping our new exhibition “Trembling Earth” – opening 27.04.2024! 📦 An iteration of Edvard Munch’s The Sun has made an extensive journey from Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, and is currently undergoing installation at MUNCH. Transporting the painting to the exhibition room was no small feat. With mere centimetres to spare, it barely squeezed through our doors. “Trembling Earth” will feature three versions of The Sun – with this painting being the largest – spanning approximately 3 by 5 meters. It is exhibited in the vibrant yellow room named ‘Beneath the Sun’ – which brings together 11 early versions of the visionary paintings Munch made for the University of Oslo’s Aula in 1911. 🖼️ “Trembling Earth” is co-organised by MUNCH, Museum Barberini (@museumbarberini) and The Clark Art Institute (@clarkart). The international exhibition garnered rave reviews in both Germany and USA. The New York Times hailed it as one of the best exhibitions of last year. Now, “Trembling Earth” is approaching the conclusion of its journey, culminating in a vibrant finale in the artist’s hometown ✨ 🔗 Prebook your tickets today via our bio. #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH #TremblingEarth

✨ MUNCH never sleeps ✨ Did you know that in addition to our diverse exhibition programme, we host numerous concerts and performances annually? Let us introduce you to the most exciting new talent and present artists you already love in ways you have never seen before. From shimmering electronic to cutting-edge jazz and innovative pop, MUNCH is dedicated to celebrating adventurous music. We offer an independently curated programme with local and international artists. 📣 For updates on our 2024 programme, follow us on Facebook. You can also visit our website to view our upcoming events and purchase tickets. 🎟️ Remember, MUNCH members enjoy a 20% discount on all live events. Check out our line-up by following the link in our bio. #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH

Happy World Art Day! Today we celebrate the creativity of artists worldwide 🌍🖌️ 🧳 Edvard Munch was a well-travelled man for his time. Over the course of his life, he ventured across various regions of Europe, seeking inspiration and new experiences to enrich his artistic endeavours. Whether propelled by an artist scholarship or driven by a desire to break away from Norway, Munch consistently captured the essence of his destinations into his motifs. Munch's travels across Germany are reflected in his collection of artworks. Between 1902 and 1908, he primarily made Germany his home base, often residing in Berlin. As his circle of art enthusiasts and patrons expanded, he found himself frequently traveling around the country. 🍂 In the autumn of 1905, he resided in Elgersburg, renowned for its picturesque landscapes. In the spring of 1907, he shifted to the coastal retreat of Warnemünde, where he remained for a year and a half. 👉 Swipe left to explore Munch’s depictions of European destinations. 🇩🇰 Taarbæk havn / Sailboats in the Harbour, 1905. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🇩🇪 Barneflokk i alleen / Children on the Street, 1906. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🇩🇪 Likvogn på Potsdamer Platz / The Hearse on Potsdamer Platz, 1902. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🇩🇪 Fra Thüringerwald / From Thüringerwald, 1905. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🇩🇪 Kortspillere i Elgersburg / Card Players in Elgersburg, 1905. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🇮🇹 Ponte di Rialto, Venezia / Ponte di Rialto, Venice, 1926. Pastell / Pastel 🇲🇨 Ved ruletten i Monte Carlo / At the Roulette Table in Monte Carlo, 1892. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas 🇫🇷 Natt i Saint-Cloud / Night in Saint-Cloud, 1892. Olje på lerret / Oil on canvas #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH #WorldArtDay

“I saw the sun rise up above the cliffs – I painted the sun.” - Edvard Munch ☀️ The Sun stands as one of Edvard Munch’s most renowned motifs. He painted multiple iterations for the University of Oslo’s new ceremonial hall – the Aula. Built in connection with the University’s hundred year celebrations in 1911, this project was Munch’s first ever major commission for a public institution. Munch produced 11 paintings, with The Sun positioned as the primary motif. 📸 In this image, Munch is seen working on the version exhibited in the Aula. The artwork remains in place to this day, while alternate versions are held by MUNCH. In our «Monumental» exhibition, two renditions of The Sun permanently adorn the space. One of these match the dimensions of the Aula’s depiction – spanning around 35 square meters! This month, our upcoming «Trembling Earth» exhibition features three more versions of the famous motif. Implying that, from 27.04.2024–25.08.2024, five versions of The Sun will be displayed at MUNCH simultaneously. You do not want to miss out on this...✨ 🔗 To learn more about “Trembling Earth” – follow the link in our bio. #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH #TheSun

Step into “Corpus Infinitum” and be transported to a new dimension of thought provoking imagery and ideas. In this visual universe, nature footage mixes with animation and text, combined with classic Blues and creole rap soundtracks. 🌱🔥 Nature is fused throughout the exhibition, with the four elements of earth, water, fire and air playing a central role. These moving image works by Arjuna Neuman (@arjunarjunarjunarjunarjuna) and Denise Ferreira da Silva (@livingcommons) can be viewed while seated on hot stones 🪨 The exhibition also features the black light sculpture Liquid Violet, inspired by nautical wave charts from the Marshall Islands. “Corpus Infinitum” is a decade long project by the artists. It disorders Western thinking and speculates human hierarchy over nature amidst global crisis such as climate change, war and colonialism. Experience poetry, philosophy, tarot cards and quantum physics in the 9th floor gallery at MUNCH “Corpus Infinitum” is a collaboration with MACBA (@macba_barcelona). Open until 26.05.2024. 🔗 Plan your visit to MUNCH by following the link in our bio. We are open every day. #munchmuseet #MUNCH #MACBA #CorpusInfinitum

On this day in 1940, German troops invaded Norway and captured the city of Oslo. As the aircraft alarms rang throughout the capital, Edvard Munch hid away at his home Ekely. The artist anxiously roamed, lacking a strategic plan to evacuate both his extensive collection of artworks and himself. Munch was determined to safeguard his valuable paintings from falling into the hands of the occupants, no matter what. Therefore, nine days later, on April 18th, Munch cancelled all previous wills and signed a new and final document. ✍️ The shock of the invasion ultimately led Munch to donate his entire art collection to the city of Oslo. Without this final will, there would be no museum today. Oslo received a total of 26,724 works from the Munch estate: around 1,200 paintings, 7,050 drawings, 18,322 graphics, 842 different lithographs and 14 sculptures. As well as all his literary works. Munch passed away just over a year before the war’s end. Upon news of his death, residents learned of his significant gift to the city. The newspaper headlines conveyed immediate gratitude to the late artist: 🗞️ «The city’s new visual treasure» 🗞️ «The gift to the Norwegian people» 🗞️ «A gift of incalculable value» Midst a dark and chaotic war, a glimmer of light emerged, filling the residents of Oslo with newfound optimism for the future ✨ 👀 Which artworks from the museum collection do you recognise in the photographs from Ekely? #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH

Welcome to Sofie’s Room – a playful and interactive exhibition suited for children! 🧒 🧲 Sofie’s Room is a magnetic sensory experience. With its magnetic shapes and metal walls, all visitors are encouraged to interact with the space – collectively transforming the room every day the exhibition is open. No day in Sofie’s Room looks the same. The concept behind the art instillation, made by artists Roza Moshtaghi (@rozamoshtaghi) and Ronak Moshtaghi (@r_o_n_x), is shaped around a mysterious world of ghosts, stories and shadows. The room ties together with the black spouting fountain in the middle, or how the child in the video so nicely put it: a fountain made of chocolate! 🍫 At MUNCH, we let children unleash their inner artists. Come join us in the 10th floor gallery, and create magical stories with the entire family on the exhibition walls. Sofie’s Room is open until 18.08.2024. 🔗 Plan your family visit by following the link in our bio. MUNCH is open every day. #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH #thingstodoinoslo #activitiesforkids

Framing one of the worlds most famous motifs is no easy task 😱 Following our research collaboration with the University of Antwerp and HIROX Europe last month, The Scream (1910?) recently underwent re-framing. The painting was inaccessible to our guests the first week of March, as we were gathering data to hopefully determine when Edvard Munch painted the iconic motif 🖌️ 🔬Click on our profile and watch our other video about The Scream (1910?) to learn more about the research project. Prior to the reinstallation of The Scream (1910?), the painting was framed by our skilled art technicians. This time around, a layer of plastazote foam was inserted into the frame, bringing the motif even closer to the glass. This prevents unnecessary shadows when displayed in the exhibition. This extra layer also means we have to be extra cautious. Placing the painting in close proximity to the glass escalates the potential for damage. Due to its extreme fragility, framing The Scream (1910?) requires meticulous attention from art conservator Inger. Every tiny measurement is crucial 📏 😱 The Scream (1910?) is now back on display in our «Infinite» exhibition, accessible in the 4th floor gallery at MUNCH. Capture your best scream in front of The Scream, and remember to tag us in your content. 🔗 Plan your visit by following the link in our bio. MUNCH is open every day. #munchmuseet #EdvardMunch #MUNCH ⁠#TheScream