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Edvard Munch Art Award

The Edvard Munch Art Award (EMAA) is an acknowledgement of Edvard Munch's historical significance and enduring relevance to contemporary culture. The award shall contribute to promote the development of outstanding international talents within visual arts.

The award will be given to an emerging visual artist, no older than 40 years of age, who has demonstrated exceptional talent within the last five years.

The award consists of a prize of NOK 500 000 ($65,000 USD), a solo exhibition of the recipient's work at the new MUNCH in Oslo, Norway and a residency in conjunction with Edvard Munch’s studio in Oslo.

Award winners & exhibitions

  • Installasjonsbilde fra utstillingen CAMILLE HENROT – MUNN TIL MUNN. Tre røde kunstverk uten rammer montert på en betongaktig vegg.

    Camille HenrotMouth to Mouth

    16.09.2022 – 19.02.2023
    Floor 9
  • Lawrence Abu Hamdan is the recipient of Edvard Munch Art Award 2019

    Lawrence Abu Hamdan is the recipient of Edvard Munch Art Award 2019. EMAA is an international prize…
  • Kerstin Brätsch is the recipient of Edvard Munch Art Award 2017

    An international prize to promote the development of outstanding international talents in the field…
  • The recipient of the Edvard Munch Art Award 2015 is the French artist Camille Henrot

    The Edvard Munch Art Award is awarded for the first time in 2015. The newly established prize is…

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