Say the name “Edvard Munch,” and many people will immediately think of "The Scream," the painting of the skull-like face contorted in agony at a bridge; it’s become shorthand for universal anxiety and despair. (That work is not included in the Met Breuer current exhibition Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed, though four versions of it were made, and the exhibit demonstrates that this theme isn’t confined to just that painting. Worth seeking out: "Sick Mood at Sunset, Despair," (1892) an early incarnation of "The Scream"; it’s being shown outside of Europe for only the second time.)
Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed at Met Breuer
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Evan Levy runs fable & lark, which offers interactive museum tours inspired by great stories. See fableandlark.com for all the details. In addition, she's the author of two children's picture books. She loves stories in any form, and lives in New York with her family.New York City Activities
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