Munch Exhibit Open at Norfolk's Chrysler Museum of Art.
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The Scream by Edward Munch
Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863–1944) Geschrei (The Scream), 1895. Lithograph. National Gallery of Art, Washington, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.
Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” captures the angst of modern life. View a haunting lithograph version at the Chrysler Museum of Art’s current exhibition, Edvard Munch and the Cycle of Life, along with dozens of other works by Munch depicting his inner struggles with anxiety, trauma, and alcoholism. Munch is one of the most important artists of the 20th century, according to Lloyd DeWitt, the museum’s chief curator and Irene Leache Curator of European Art, and this is the first show of its kind in Virginia. The prints on display “represent the core of Munch’s life,” says DeWitt, adding that the exhibition also inspires dialogue about the tangled issue of mental health in modern society. On view through May 17, 2020. Chrysler.org
Editor's note: Chrysler Museum of Art reopened in late June and all visitors 3 years old or older must wear a face mask. Attendance is limited and hours have changed so please consult their visitor's page before planning your visit.
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Alpha's Despair
Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863–1944) Alpha’s Despair from Alpha and Omega,1908–09. Lithograph in black. National Gallery of Art, Washington, The Epstein Family Collection, 2002