Art
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MUNCH’S PRINTS An exhibit of prints by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch opens today at Scandinavia House. “Symbolism in Print: Highlights from the Museum of Modern Art” features 25 of the artist’s best-known compositions, including “The Kiss” and “Madonna.” At right is “Angst” (1896) and below right is “Vampyr II” (1895-1902). The American-Scandinavian Foundation, which organized the show, also organized the exhibit of Scandinavian art that introduced Munch to American audiences in 1912. “Munch Today,” a symposium, takes place next month in conjunction with the exhibit (Thursday, February 16, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-847-9725, $30 general, $25 members, $20 students, registration required). The Museum of Modern Art opens “Edvard Munch: The Modern Life of the Soul” on February 19. Exhibit: Today through May 13, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave., between 37th and 38th streets, $3 general, $2 seniors and students.
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