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  Munch Museum includes a vast collection of paintings, graphical prints and drawings, that is about 1,200 paintings, 4,500 drawings, 18,000 prints, 6 sculptures, added to the lithographic stones, woodcut block, and a large collection of notes, books, newspapers and other documents that mark his existence. The sister of the artist, Inger, donated to the museum several paintings and drawings, also his precious correspondence. So at the end it resulted a great collection from where the visitors of the museum can find and explore more about the artist’s life and work. The Oslo City Council decided to built a museum dedicated to Munch in 1946, in that way to make sure that the public will benefit from the material that was collected. It was organized an architectural competition for the construction of the structure, and the museum was officialy opened to the  public on 29 May 1963.

 

 

   The space for exhibits was covered about 1,150 square metres, including a lecture hall, which can be used for organization of the temporary exhibitions. In the space dedicated to the exhibition, which cover one whole floor, is displaying only a small part of the collection, because they intend to make the exhibits various all the time, with more and more attractive works. The museum includes a Print Gallery, which boats a special exhibition”Edvard Munch 1895-his first year as a graphic artist”, which includes over 150 pieces of art, that belong to the artist. One more important exhibition is “Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen”, displayed in the West Wing of the Museum. The Museum provides the visitors with audio tours in Norwegian or in English, and also a permanent documentary exhibition. This is the perfect place for art lovers, where they can spend a truly fascinating time, surrounded by a peaceful and charming atmosphere, that keep them busy for few hours. This imposant structure is a gateway to a world of new informations, with unique paintings and drawings that reflect the sincere feeling of the artist. Edvard Munch production of graphic works hold an significant position regarding the quantity and the quality of work,comprising a period of about 50 years. The excursion to this museum will leave an unforgettable impression with memorable moments, the museum being a refuge for those who are interested in Munch’s life and work. The huge collection of art that belong to Edvard Munch is a valuable pearl for the cultural life of the city of Oslo, delighting the tourist’s eyes with the appreciable beauty of his works.

 

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