Of course, an undoubted highlight of the new museum is Munch's most famous work, The Scream. The collection is named after an early patron of Munch. On the 11th floor, the Stenersen Collection, presents art from Munch-inspired Norwegian artists including Kai Fjell, Ludvig Karsten, Rolf Nesch and Jakob Weidemann. Such drawings provide an insight into Munch's creative process like never before. The collection of his drawings will be of particular interest to Munch fans, as many have never been on public display before. Munch's experimentations with woodcut art are also well worth a look to appreciate the artist's diverse talents. The museum explores many dark themes such as loneliness and inner turmoil, through hundreds of Munch’s own paintings and drawings. These were originally created for the University of Oslo's ceremonial hall. Highlights include Munch’s mural The Sun, displayed in a tall room alongside several of Munch's other murals. It is a fitting tribute to the biggest name in Norwegian art. Several of the exhibition halls are permanently dedicated to Munch's paintings, drawings and other works. It's separated from the public area and requires a ticket to enter. The ‘tower' in the building contains the 11 exhibition halls, stacked one on top of the other. While some have criticised the foyer as feeling like an airport, bosses at MUNCH say the space is modern and flexible and will allow many uses in the years to come. To the left is a gift shop, while a deli/cafe stands at the far end of the building. Step inside the museum and you'll find yourself in a large open public area. In a few days, I'll be bringing you that interview as a podcast, so watch out for that. I was fortunate enough to chat with the lead architect at the event. Designed by Spanish architects estudio Herreros, the building’s unusual shape and facade has drawn criticism from many Norwegians. This latest addition to Oslo’s long-term waterfront development project is a controversial one. A drawing of Edvard Munchįive times bigger than the previous museum, the new MUNCH (as it's been styled) provides space to showcase far more of the painter's artworks and drawings than ever before. It included 1,150 paintings, 7,500 drawings, 18,000 graphics plus many other personal items. Munch left his vast personal collection of art to the City of Oslo upon his death. His painting The Scream has become one of the world's most recognisable artworks. The famous Norwegian painter Edvard Munch lived from 1863 to 1944.
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