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”
Last updated: 6/14/2010 //
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.
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.