“The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision” – Dates, Tickets, Exhibitors & Guide
📍 Europe
April 10 – August 30, 2026
The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway
📍 Event Overview
The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision
In spring 2026, the National Gallery of Norway will unveil a breathtaking new exhibition — “The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision”.
It will explore how Munch’s legacy shaped a century of Scandinavian art, from early modernism to today’s emotional minimalism and environmental expression.
It will explore how Munch’s legacy shaped a century of Scandinavian art, from early modernism to today’s emotional minimalism and environmental expression.
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Dates:April 10 – August 30, 2026 -
Location:The National Gallery, Oslo, Norway
The show will feature over 250 works, combining paintings, photographs, and video installations by artists from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Visitors will see Munch’s original masterpieces alongside contemporary interpretations of his famous themes — love, fear, nature, and isolation 🌫️.
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Mission:To celebrate Nordic minimalism as emotional power, not cold distance. -
Organizer:The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Oslo)
🎯 Key Highlights of “The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision”
- Iconic Munch paintings: The Dance of Life, Melancholy, Madonna, The Sun.
- Light installations by Olafur Eliasson exploring perception and space ☀️.
- Interactive room “The Scream Reimagined” — immersive sound and visuals 🎧.
- Photographic series of modern Nordic landscapes by top Scandinavian artists.
- Collaborative works connecting Munch’s symbols with modern ecology and mental health.
🌟 Why attend to Frida Kahlo “The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision”?
- To stand face-to-face with the Nordic soul — raw, honest, and glowing.
- To see masterpieces rarely loaned outside Norway.
- To understand how art and nature intertwine in the northern worldview 🌲.
- To experience Munch not as a legend, but as a living conversation across generations.
🎟️ Ticket Information
• Adults: NOK 180 (~$17)
• Students / Seniors: NOK 120 (~$11)
• Children under 18: Free 👦
• Discounts: Available for groups and museum members
(Exact pricing will be announced in early 2026.)
• Students / Seniors: NOK 120 (~$11)
• Children under 18: Free 👦
• Discounts: Available for groups and museum members
(Exact pricing will be announced in early 2026.)
🚗 Getting There:
- By Train: From Oslo Central Station — 10 minutes by tram or 20-minute walk.
- By Air: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) → Flytoget express train to city center 🚄.
- By Bus / Tram: Lines 12, 13, 30, and 54 stop right by the museum.
- On Foot: A scenic walk along Karl Johans Gate toward the harbor 🌅.
🏨 Accommodation
• Luxury: The Thief (modern art hotel on the fjord) 🖼️
• Mid-range: Hotel Continental, Clarion The Hub
• Budget: Citybox Oslo — clean, stylish, and central
• Luxury: The Thief (modern art hotel on the fjord) 🖼️
• Mid-range: Hotel Continental, Clarion The Hub
• Budget: Citybox Oslo — clean, stylish, and central
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🎨 Gallery: “The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision”
📜 History & Context
- Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was more than the painter of The Scream — he was the soul of Nordic art. His emotional honesty, use of color, and exploration of existential anxiety opened a new artistic language that still resonates in the 21st century.
- This exhibition connects Munch’s spiritual legacy with modern voices — from Olafur Eliasson’s light sculptures to Elmgreen & Dragset’s conceptual installations. Together, they build a dialogue between past and present, showing that Nordic art has always been about truth, silence, and emotional light 💫.
👉 Our editorial team believes this exhibition is one of the most important cultural projects in Europe in 2026 — not just about art, but about how a region defines its soul through color and nature.
🎯 Mission & Significance
• To reveal how Munch’s work continues to inspire Nordic identity and aesthetics.
• To explore the relationship between emotion, landscape, and light.
• To show the continuity of artistic dialogue from Munch to today’s creators.
• To celebrate Nordic minimalism as emotional power, not cold distance.
💡 Tips for Visitors of “The Light of the North: Edvard Munch and the New Nordic Vision”
- Book tickets online — summer in Oslo is high tourist season 🧳.
- Visit in the evening hours — the gallery’s soft light enhances the art’s mood.
- Combine the trip with the nearby MUNCH Museum — double the inspiration.
- Don’t skip the museum café: Nordic desserts and salmon sandwiches are a must 🍰.
- The gift shop offers exclusive prints and design pieces by Scandinavian artisans.
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