when i think of Edvard Munch, i can only think of the iconic scream. although, not too long ago, i had seen the The Scream at the MoMA, and did not want to spend a gorgeous day in zurich enclosed in the Kunsthaus Zürich, i heard a ‘scream’ telling me i had to see this exhibit. so glad i was not indifferent and accepted the invite, as this exhibit was exquisitely curated and just a luvFIND. edward munch’s life was shaped with illness and death, and these experiences culminated with a fear of love which he considered consuming and destructive. he believed in the love that transforms, though admiting he never loved. love, passion and sorrow surrounds this exhibit. i could not contain from photographing a few works, including ‘the kiss’, a motif he explored up until his death. i almost had my iPhone confiscated. the Kunsthaus Zürich holds the largest collection by Edvard Munch outside norway, and the 150 masterpieces represented in this luvFAB exhibit are a rare treat. on a lovely winter day i heard a scream. hearing that inner voice is for thebestdressup now!
I like Much also, but I’ve never seen these other works. Thanks for sharing!!!
ciao! so glad to share this post with you.
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Love Munch! Would love to see an exhibit!
ciao! perhaps it travels to a museum near you. there is an exhibit at the princeton art museum until this june.
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Edward Munch hadn’t a easy life, but he did well – in my eyes so “The Sream” was his best painting – he did others that I like more – but in Norway this painting is iconic… 🙂
Really like this post… 🙂
ciao! thanks 🙂 the scream is quite strong…i also like ‘the heart’ (1898-99).
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interesting post, indeed… 🙂 I’ve been to Norway twice and I visted the National Gallery in Oslo 2 years ago… I took pix with his famous “scream”… very impressive and emotional… He was talented but depressed and unhappy, like most great artists…
ciao! so glad to connect. yes, much unhappiness and sorrow. most artists are depressed, and yet, through their work they manage to send such strong emotions. this exhibit got much across and i felt that love in its many versions was the fountain-his source for all he did. i so appreciate your comment.
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grazie e con piacere, piccolo cuore… 🙂 have a sunny day like here! 🙂
P.S. 🙂
http://myvirtualplayground.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/cri-et-desespoir-scream-and-despair/
Lucy duck. What a terrific artist. To see his work in person is quite the privilege.
I love the scream.
but these are all fab.
ciao! you are the reason i post…goes to my heart.
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I’ve been to the munch museum in Oslo several times, but I’ve never seen any of his stuff abroad. They’re planning to build a new Munch museum in Oslo now and the debate has been going on for years on where & how…