New Munch Museum in Oslo Opens October 2021
The Munch Museum in Oslo, crafted by architects Juan Herreros and Jens Richter, is set to debut in October 2021. This impressive structure, standing 58 meters tall with 13 stories, boasts 11 exhibition halls, concert venues, a panoramic terrace, a bar, a restaurant, a bookshop, and lounge areas, making it five times the size of the former museum in Tøyen. It houses over 26,000 pieces by Edvard Munch. The opening program features themes such as "Infinite," "Up close," and "Monumental," alongside exhibitions like "Tracy Emin / Edvard Munch" and "Shadows." In 2022, "Solo Oslo" and "Emaw" will highlight new artists. Despite facing aesthetic critiques, the project prioritized sustainability. Director Stein Olav Henrichsen emphasized the museum's aim to encourage repeat visits.
Key facts
- New Munch Museum in Oslo opens October 2021
- Building is 13 stories, 58 meters tall, five times larger than previous museum
- Designed by Juan Herreros and Jens Richter (estudio Herreros)
- Museum holds over 26,000 works by Edvard Munch
- Inaugural exhibitions include thematic sections and Tracy Emin collaboration
- Director Stein Olav Henrichsen emphasizes multiple visits needed
- Building criticized for aesthetics but praised for sustainability
- No private car parking; only bike parking available
Entities
Artists
- Edvard Munch
- Tracey Emin
- Juan Herreros
- Jens Richter
- Stein Olav Henrichsen
Institutions
- Munch Museum
- estudio Herreros
- Satyricon
- Munch Museum (MUNCH)
- Herreros
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway
- Tøyen
- Fjord City