After Munch
29 June – 28 July 2012

ArtEco Gallery is proud to present its inaugural exhibition “After Munch”. The exhibition offers a selection of artworks by Norwegian artists influenced by Munch. Inspired by the Tate Modern's major exhibition of Edvard Munch's work this summer, named “The Modern Eye”. Next year will see the celebration of Munch's 150th birthday, named the 'Munch year' in Norway.

The pride of Norwegian art, Edvard Munch travelled and exhibited extensively through Europe with several exhibitions in Germany and Paris. Munch exhibited just once in London during his lifetime. On being told there was a buyer for one of his works, he excitedly asked who. Hearing that the buyer was Norwegian he was so disappointed that he closed the whole show down and even contacted the Norwegian Embassy to help him bring the work back home. Today the Embassy is supporting the “After Munch” show, continuing the tradition of bringing contemporary Norwegian art to London.