Member previewAli Smith on Edvard Munch — The Door of the Story
Before the official opening of new exhibitions, we invite our members to a preview!
In The Door of the Story, Ali Smith brings her distinctive way of seeing to Edvard Munch’s work, uncovering unexpected connections and details – narratives that might otherwise remain unseen.
Unprecedentedly, this is both an exhibition and a book. As visitors move through the exhibition’s seven rooms, they follow a fictional journey that unfolds across the book, the structure of which is rooted in findings from Munch's own library. Along the way, they are accompanied by excerpts from the book, read by Smith. The result is a compelling and playful dialogue between fiction and visual art, introducing a unique approach to storytelling in a museum setting.
The Door of the Story features 83 works from MUNCH’s collection, including paintings, prints, drawings and watercolours by Edvard Munch, alongside postcards and photographs. Several of the works on paper have never previously been exhibited.
MUNCH deli & café is open and offers one free tea or coffee to our members all day, as well as a 10% discount on food and drink.
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