Nordic Noir - Works on paper from Edvard Munch to Mamma Andersson

The catalogue Nordic noir: works on paper from Edvard Munch to Mamma Andersson is published in conjunction with the British Museum exhibition and presents a new collection of modern Nordic prints and drawings. With works from Edvard Munch to contemporary artists, the publication explores themes such as nature, environment, identity and heritage.

The Nordic landscape – from dark fjords to dense forests – is contrasted with modern urban environments and a recurring sense of melancholy and existential angst. The collection shows how contemporary Nordic artists challenge the image of the “perfect” Scandinavian society.