Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Norway and Munch at 150

In 2013, Norway is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its most famous artist, Edvard Munch, with painting and photography exhibitions, commissioned works of music, tours of sites where Munch lived and more.

A short guided tour of the first house Munch bought, in Asgardstarand on the Oslo fjord, can be taken June 1 to August 31. The performance "Of Lifeblood" combining tableaux, original music and dance, will happen in and around Munch's Hvitsen home, June 2 to 23.

"Munch 150," the most comprehensive exhibition of his works ever displayed, takes place June 2 to October 13 in the National Gallery and in the Munch Museum.

For more information, contact Munch 150. A magazine about Munch 150, in Norwegian and English, can be downloaded for free.

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