It was an unplanned visit but I really enjoyed it. I'm not a huge art lover and I don't go to many cultural things, but when I do I surprise myself by liking it - I should remember this and make more of an effort... I like going to places like the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, but I don't tend to go to many arty things.
Anyway, my friend and I decided to go and I have to confess that beyond 'The Scream' I am not really familiar with Munch's work. Wow. It was a really interesting experience to see all these wonderful paintings - although I was disappointed that 'The Scream' was not there!! Munch used to paint lots of copies of the same painting, to sell to various people or show in exhibits, and also would re-work the piece each time, so there is quite alot of repetition in his work. But when you look closely at the detail, you realise that each painting is unique and can convey a different story or message, even though a fleeting glance would tell you that it is the same painting.
It got me thinking about life, about guys that I've dated and had relationships with... Each time I embark on a new journey I think that I won't make the same mistakes again, that I can make a different story, much like having a second chance at painting something, to make it better than the last attempt.
I think Munch was much more successful at that than I am!
Anyway, if you're in London over the next few days, I can highly recommend going to see this exhibit.
Take care
M
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