Edvard Munch: love and angst

A deep dive into the printmaking world of Edvard Munch (1863–1944)—where his most intimate ideas took shape, and where his artistic identity truly formed.

Often reduced to The Scream, Munch’s work goes far beyond a single image. Across his prints, he explored raw, unresolved emotion—love, grief, anxiety—drawn from a life marked by loss, illness, and intensity. These weren’t just subjects; they were lived experiences.

Breaking away from the polished portraits and landscapes of his time, Munch developed a visual language that felt radical, personal, and unsettlingly honest. His prints—especially his large-scale lithographs and experimental woodcuts—carry this energy. Using innovative techniques, including jigsaw-like carving methods, he created layered compositions rich in texture, tone, and feeling.

Published 75 years after his death, Edvard Munch: Love and Angst brings renewed attention to this often overlooked side of his practice. Featuring an interview with Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard, the book offers a closer look at the imagery, process, and emotional depth behind the works.

Includes 150 illustrations in color and black-and-white.