Duration: approx 45 mins
Language: Norwegian
Mett at meeting point in lobby 15 min before start, use of wardrobe beforehand is recommended.
This offer is exclusive to our members.
Join us on a tailor-made journey through the exhibition with our art mediator. During the guided tour you will get a general introduction to the exhibition followed by a deep dive into selected works.
When Edvard Munch was born in 1863, few people in Norway or elsewhere were born or died in a hospital. By the time of his death in 1944, hospital births and deaths were rapidly becoming the standard in many places in the world.
The artist drew inspiration from his own experiences of sickness, health and the medical space, as well as those of his family, friends, patrons, and various medical practitioners. Munch’s art, which he called his ‘lifeblood’, reflects the profound changes in medical treatment and care that occurred during his life, and offers a unique and critical perspective on modern healthcare.
Edvard Munch, On the Operating Table, 1902-1903, Oil on canvas, Munchmuseet. Photo: Juri Kobayashi, Munchmuseet
