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Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was a revolutionary figure at the turn of the century who for years was overshadowed by his contemporaries. Renewed interest in Munch’s work in recent years, however, has resurrected his essential role in the path toward twentieth-century modernism, a theme that serves as part of the inspiration for the exhibition, “Edvard Munch: Love and Angst,” on view at London’s British Museum until 21 July 2019.
Comprising the most comprehensive showcase of the artist’s prints in England in nearly half a century, this exhibition offers a new means of assessing Munch’s importance, not only to the field of printmaking but also to the larger emerging narrative of modern art. In addition to prints of his iconic work, The Scream, on display are a tantalizing array of works that are sure to compel audiences to dive deeper into his expansive body of work.
For a fantastic introduction to this nuances Norwegian master, Musebook recommends The Collected Works of Edvard Munch, a captivating digital compendium of some of the artist’s most treasured works.
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