Edvard MUNCH. Il grido interiore

After more than twenty years since the last major exhibition in Rome, the art of Edvard Munch, one of the greatest masters of modern painting and a key figure in Expressionism, returns to the spotlight in a remarkable monographic exhibition hosted in the prestigious halls of Palazzo Bonaparte. Located in the heart of the city, this historic palace, once the residence of Maria Letizia Ramolino, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte, is just a short distance from the Museo Napoleonico. The museum houses a rich collection of artifacts, portraits, and documents related to the Bonaparte family and Napoleon’s influence in Rome.

Curated by Patricia G. Berman, one of the world’s leading scholars of the artist, this is the most extensive retrospective ever organized in Italy, offering visitors a unique opportunity to delve into Munch’s life and artistic journey. The exhibition explores the Norwegian painter’s groundbreaking visual language, his extraordinary ability to translate human emotions into powerful images, and his profound influence on both Symbolism and Expressionism—two movements that left an indelible mark on art history.

On display are 100 unmissable masterpieces from the Munch Museum in Oslo, including iconic paintings such as Melancholy, Dance on the Beach, The Girls on the Bridge, The Death of Marat, Starry Night, as well as a rare lithographic version of The Scream, one of the most famous artworks in the world.

The exhibition Munch. The Inner Scream is produced and organized by Arthemisia in collaboration with the Munch Museum in Oslo, under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome, the Lazio Region, and the Municipality of Rome – Department of Culture. The main partner of the exhibition is the Fondazione Terzo Pilastro Internazionale.