– Munch is one of Norway’s most famous artists, and the museum will attract people from all over the world. It is a perfect arena to promote what we call everyday democracy, meeting places where people can come together across differences and share thoughts, life experiences, and exchange ideas. We believe that getting to know each other is the best measure to prevent polarization and conflict and to create a united ”we”. The new Munch Museum coincides well with our vision of being able to bring people together. It is a joy and an incredible pride for all of us at Vestre to see and experience the finished result, says Thomas Sund, vice CEO at Vestre.

Designer Jonas Stokke explains that one of the most important aspects in the planning stage was for him and Engesvik to understand what the task ahead was.

– We discussed a lot back and forth and were challenged by the museum as a concept, and asked ourselves how a museum for Munch differs from, for example, a Goya or Picasso museum? We felt great reverence for the assignment and to develop a very good product, so we devoted a lot of time to the project.