Gothic Modern: From Edvard Munch to Käthe Kollwitz

This richly illustrated catalog accompanies the international exhibition Gothic Modern: From Darkness to Light, and explores how modern artists from the late 19th to early 20th centuries drew inspiration from European medieval and Northern Renaissance art to express themes of death, sexuality, and spirituality.​

The catalog delves into the intersection of Gothic aesthetics and modernist expression, featuring over 200 works by artists such as Edvard Munch, Vincent van Gogh, Hugo Simberg,  Käthe Kollwitz, Helene Schjerfbeck, and others. Essays by leading scholars provide insights into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped this artistic movement.

Whether you’re a scholar, collector, or enthusiast of modern art, Gothic Modern offers a compelling exploration of the powerful legacy of the Gothic in shaping the art of a turbulent new age.