Luminous Northern Lights and Landscape Inspiration: The exhibition at Basel's Beyeler Foundation explores how artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were inspired by the dramatic landscapes and natural phenomena of the Arctic
Munch's Eerie Depictions of Nature: Edvard Munch’s painting "Children in the Forest" (1901) invites viewers into an atmospheric, mysterious world where nature takes on a psychological.
Russian and Scandinavian Artists' Landscape Connection: Russian artist Ivan Shishkin’s work emphasizes vast, expansive forests, symbolizing nature's grandeur, while Finnish artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s paintings.
Transatlantic Influences on Canadian Artists: The article highlights the transatlantic influence of Scandinavian artists on Canadian painters like Lawren Harris and Tom Thomson.
Carr’s Ecological and Emotional Engagement: Canadian artist Emily Carr’s dynamic, swirling landscapes express her emotional and ecological engagement with British Columbia’s forests, using innovative techniques such as oil paint diluted with gasoline to create fluid, energetic images.
Sohlberg and Thomson’s Cinematic Influence: Both Harald Sohlberg and Tom Thomson used cinematic compositions in their works, focusing on isolation and the melancholic beauty of northern landscapes.
Munch’s Surprising Landscape Works: While Edvard Munch is typically associated with psychological portraits, his landscape paintings in the exhibition—such as "White Night" (1900-01) and "The Yellow Log" (1912)