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  1. 18 minutes ago

    Discover dissenting objects from the ancient to the modern in our five-star exhibition. Don’t miss out – the show closes 20 January! Book tickets now:

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  2. 19 minutes ago

    You can hear co-curator Ian Hislop talking about other examples of dissent and subversion hiding in plain sight on :

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  3. 21 minutes ago

    These Afghan war rugs follow the style of traditional Persian paintings, but were actually made in the 1980s, during the Soviet-Afghan war. The weavers replaced floral designs with helicopters, tanks, soldiers and machine guns.

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  4. Jan 9

    🔊🎧 We’ve compiled a 'protest playlist' based on the themes in our exhibition – lend your ears to our Curator’s selection of songs on our blog:

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    Jan 9

    Edvard Munch's The Scream comes to the British Museum in April

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    Jan 8

    ‘For as long as I can remember I have suffered from a deep feeling of anxiety which I have tried to express in my art.’ – Edvard Munch The Norwegian artist’s work expresses the extremes of human emotion – escalating from love to loss and tenderness to jealousy

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    Jan 8

    With their bold lines and vivid colours, Munch’s innovative prints established his reputation as an artist, and his work went on to influence generations of printmakers. Our will be the biggest show of his prints in the UK for 45 years

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    Jan 8

    Munch rejected his strict upbringing in Norway and lived an unconventional lifestyle, travelling around Europe becoming part of artistic communities in Paris and Berlin. Explore the people and places he encountered on his travels in our

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    Jan 8

    There’s far more to Edvard Munch than just ‘The Scream’. Radical artist, restless traveller, non-conformist and bohemian, discover Munch’s remarkable life in our blog post:

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    Jan 8

    Edvard Munch: love and angst opens 11 April 2019 – book tickets:

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    Jan 8

    😱’The Scream’ is an iconic image that has been haunting viewers for over 120 years. We’re excited to announce it’s coming to the Museum later this year for our ! The show will reveal more about the artist behind the world-famous artwork

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  12. Jan 8

    😱’The Scream’ is an iconic image that has been haunting viewers for over 120 years. We’re excited to announce it’s coming to the Museum later this year for our ! The show will reveal more about the artist behind the world-famous artwork

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    Jan 8

    British Museum to stage major show of Munch prints

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  14. Jan 8

    Edvard Munch: love and angst opens 11 April 2019 – book tickets:

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  15. Jan 8

    Director Hartwig Fischer: ‘We are grateful for the generous support of AKO Foundation which has enabled us to put on this fascinating show.’

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  16. Jan 8

    There’s far more to Edvard Munch than just ‘The Scream’. Radical artist, restless traveller, non-conformist and bohemian, discover Munch’s remarkable life in our blog post:

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  17. Jan 8

    Munch rejected his strict upbringing in Norway and lived an unconventional lifestyle, travelling around Europe becoming part of artistic communities in Paris and Berlin. Explore the people and places he encountered on his travels in our

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  18. Jan 8

    With their bold lines and vivid colours, Munch’s innovative prints established his reputation as an artist, and his work went on to influence generations of printmakers. Our will be the biggest show of his prints in the UK for 45 years

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  19. Jan 8

    ‘For as long as I can remember I have suffered from a deep feeling of anxiety which I have tried to express in my art.’ – Edvard Munch The Norwegian artist’s work expresses the extremes of human emotion – escalating from love to loss and tenderness to jealousy

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  20. Jan 6

    One of the most significant Viking discoveries ever made in Britain – the Vale of York Hoard – was found in 2007. It was probably buried for safety by a wealthy Viking leader around AD 927

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