Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter and printmaker, is best known for his deeply emotional and symbolic works that delve into themes of love, death, and existential anguish. His masterpiece, The Scream, became an iconic representation of modern human anxiety and one of the most recognized artworks in history.
“Art comes from joy and pain… but mostly from pain.” - Edvard Munch
12 Dec 1863 - 23 Jan 1944
About the artist
Edvard Munch grew up in a household marked by tragedy, losing his mother and sister to tuberculosis, which profoundly influenced his art. He began his formal art education in Oslo and later traveled to Paris and Berlin, where he was exposed to Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Munch’s personal struggles, coupled with his philosophical interest in the human condition, led to the creation of emotionally charged works that explored themes of despair, love, and the psyche. His pioneering style, characterized by bold colors, dramatic compositions, and symbolic content, laid the groundwork for Expressionism.
