When Queen Sonja opened the Munch exhibition "The Modern Eye" on Tuesday, she did not try to hide that she dreams about the opening of a new Munch museum in Oslo.
The Queen arrived with Oslo Mayor Fabian Stang, and told reporters that she was curious to see how the Munch Museum in Oslo has chosen to present the "Modern Eye."
The exhibition has already been shown at museums in London, Paris and Frankfurt, and has been seen by more than one million people. Queen Sonja also attended the opening of the first exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, as well as the third display in Frankfurt. Princess Mette-Marit opened the exhibition at Tate Modern in London.
"We hope that this exhibition will revitalize people's interest for Munch and the Munch Museum," said the Director of the Munch Museum, Stein Olav Henrichsen.
There has been a long and ongoing debate in Oslo regarding where the new Munch museum will be built, and the Queen expressed that she is curious to see where the discussion ends.
"As we have all noticed, people have many and strong opinions about this matter, and how it can and should be solved" Queen Sonja told reporters. "I just hope they reach a conclusion as soon as possible."
When asked about whether she wants a new Munch Museum in Oslo, the Queen exclaimed: "Yes, isn't that something we all dream of?!"
Still, the Queen made sure to emphasize that the current Munch Museum had done a great job with the exhibition, which presents Munch's later works and his relationship with contemporary time. Queen Sonja said that she appreciated seeing a playful and curious artist, something he kept even in his late years.
(Aftenposten)
Julie Ryland
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