Munch in Paris

Edvard Munch arrived in Paris in 1885 and it was there that he developed his graphic expression, in particular as a student of the French painter Léon Bonnat. The current exhibition combines drawings, graphic art, sculpture and film in a unique presentation of Munch’s art – and his modern outlook.

At a reception at the Norwegian Club in Paris held prior to the preview, Queen Sonja commented on how the exhibition highlights Munch’s place among the world’s leading avant-garde artists of the 20th century.

Edvard Munch, l’oeil moderne (the modern eye)

The exhibition presents a collection of works that has never been shown before in France. Some 80 paintings, as well as drawings and graphic artworks, 50 photographs and a film show how Munch’s interest in a wide variety of forms of expression fuelled his inspiration and his work. Innovations of his time – the development of photography and film, the illustrated press, and even Munch’s work for the theatre – all fed into and influenced his work.

The exhibition will be on display at the Centre Pompidou from 21 September 2011 to 9 January 2012.