Harvard Art Museums announced an important bequest of 62 prints and two paintings by Edvard Munch from Philip A. and Lynn G. Straus. Set for a spring 2025 exhibition titled 'Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking,' this donation underscores the long-lasting relationship between the couple and the museums since the 1980s. It expands Harvard's already significant collection of Munch's works, now totaling 142 pieces, making it one of the largest in the U.S. The Strauses' contributions not only include artworks but also substantial support for the museums' conservation initiatives.
The spring 2025 exhibition, 'Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking,' will showcase an extraordinary gift of 62 prints and two paintings from the Straus collection.
This bequest is a culmination of a long-standing relationship between the Strauses and Harvard Art Museums, enriched by multiple previous donations.
Munch's works, now numbering 142 total at Harvard, signify one of the largest collections of the artist's pieces in the U.S.
The couple's generosity not only enriched art collections but also supported the museums through significant financial gifts, enhancing their conservation capabilities.
Collection
[
|
...
]