Maria Lassnig and Edvard Munch

Description

For the first time, Maria Lassnig (1919 Kappel am Krappfeld - 2014 Vienna) and Edvard Munch (1863 Løten - 1944 Ekely near Oslo) are presented together in a major exhibition. At first glance, more than half a century separates the Austrian artist and the Norwegian painter - whose Kunsthaus owns the largest collection of paintings outside Norway. Yet, the parallels between their works and biographies are surprisingly numerous. The thematic confrontation provides a new clarity to their creations. Both used color not only as a means of creation but also as a powerful element of inner expression: for emotions, bodily sensations, and the relationship to the world. For Lassnig as for Munch, painting was more than just an artistic technique - it was a form of questioning oneself. Their works show inner and outer states that have an immediate emotional impact. The subtitle of the exhibition - "River of paint = river of life" - comes from a painting by Maria Lassnig. It summarizes what unites them: the inseparable link between life and art. The exhibition includes about 160 paintings and works on paper and is made possible with the generous support of MUNCH in Oslo and the Maria Lassnig Foundation. An exhibition by Kunsthaus Zurich and Kunsthalle Hamburg. Note: This text has been translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• First joint exhibition of Maria Lassnig and Edvard Munch
• About 160 works presented
• Exploration of emotions through color

General Information

The exhibition highlights the parallels between the works of Maria Lassnig and Edvard Munch, two artists who used color as a means of expression. Presented at Kunsthaus Zurich, it offers a new perspective on their creations and their relationship to life.

Location

Heimplatz 1/5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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