Marthe Thorshaug's The Legend of Ygg was a popular element at the Norse Soul exhibit. Photo: Silje Ruud Birkelid600 people attended the opening of “Norse Soul – The legacy of Edvard Munch, social democracy, old myths, anarchy and death longings”
6/17/2010 //
On June 12, the Norwegian Embassy’s cultural project for 2010, ”Norway comes to Washington” was launched with the opening of “Norse Soul – The legacy of Edvard Munch, social democracy, old myths, anarchy and death longings” at the American University Museum at Katzen Arts Center.
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Photo: Silje Ruud Birkelid
The exhibition, which shows Norwegian contemporary art from the 1930’s until today, represents four artists: Arne Ekeland (1908 – 94), Marianne Heske (b. 1967), Bjarne Melgaard (b. 1967) and Marthe Thorshaug (b. 1977).
Each artist shows a reference to Edvard Munch and his legacy in a different media; through painting, drawing and film.
Curator Dag Aak Sveinar held a curatorial talk before the opening at 6 PM, which was attended by approximately 600 people. “Norse Soul” will be open to the public until Ocotber 17.
The exhibit Norse Soul's catalogue in PDF.