The entrance of the museum. Photo: Einar Aslaksen
Massively influential yet mysterious and macabre, artist Edvard Munch left an enduring mark on the art world, thanks in no small part to his seminal work, The Scream. Along with more than 26,000 creations from the Norwegian painter’s oeuvre, several versions of the masterpiece now have a new home at the Munch Museum’s recently completed tower on the Oslo waterfront.
Designed by architecture firm Estudio Herreros, the 13-story edifice is among the largest dedicated to a single talent in the world and reflects the moody cityscape with its perforated aluminum façade. Among the must-see inaugural shows is one that puts acclaimed English artist Tracey Emin’s work in dialogue with noteworthy pieces she handpicked from the permanent collection.
The Munch museum occupies a prominent site on the waterfront close to the Oslo Opera House completed by Norwegian firm Snøhetta in 2008. Photo: Adrià Goula
Undulating aluminum mesh panels cover the building. Photo: Adrià Goula
The building houses the world's largest collection of works by the artist best known for painting The Scream. Photo: Einar Aslaksen
One of the galleries. Photo: Einar Aslaksen
The museum provides over 280,000-square-feet of exhibition spaces across its 13 stories. Photo: Einar Aslaksen
"The new Munch proposes to experience art within a broader set of public spaces and social experiences," said Estudio Herreros. Photo: Einar Aslaksen
The Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. Photo: Einar Aslaksen
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2021 Winter Issue under the headline “Towering Achievement.” Subscribe to the magazine.
