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Blogger tourist in Milan enjoy Italian cuisine from Lombardy region

RennyBA — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:07:02 +0000

In Milan at the Lombardy region of Italy the cuisine varies considerably throughout following the contours of the land: Geographically speaking, Lombardy’s northern half is Alpine – including the Swiss border – while its southern half makes up part of the Po River Basin which runs through the Lombardy capital of Milan. When we then add: home to one-sixth of Italy’s total population, the region of Lombardy is truly a study in contrasts on many levels.
Culinary influences are bound to be just as diverse as Lombardy’s population base owing to the wildly varied terrain, internal distinctions in cooking styles and long history of influence by nearby and/or conquering nations .With such a heritage, cooking traditions are ingrained and recipes unlikely to have been changed for centuries in the important handing down of kitchen legacies.

My wife and I had some time for exploring the local attractions while attending the CEPIS Council Meeting in Milan two weeks ago. The top of the cream was when the host’s AICA President in Milan, Roberto Berlini, invited us to a local restaurant with the regions specialties on the menu. It was returning the favor after we did the same when we had him as a guest in Oslo two years ago and I gladly take you along on this culinary adventure:

A Lombardy gourmet adventure:
When entering the restaurant, Roberto – knowing the owner and staff – told them what we were hoping for: The local specialities and here you are:

Left – starter: Salame Melanese & Right – Torta di mele with gelatto

Main course: Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese

Trattoria Al Matarel:
Resistance to altering recipes and techniques that have filled the Lombardy tables with good country food for a large span of recorded history can be seen as a sort of “foodie pride” which began its cultivation long before pop culture’s re-embrace of and return to simple cooking, homemade and wholesome.
Our dinner was exactly that kind of experience: It looked, smelled and last but not least tasted Italian – and after talking about Lombardy both with Roberto and the staff, we were certain this cuisine was from the region too! I mean, we’ve tasted both salami and beef before, but never like this – not to mention risotto: the Italian way – in Lombardy – is the best!

This is my last of three posts from our stay in Milan – a cultural, historical as well as culinary adventure. Don’t miss the other two:
-> Blogger tourist in Milan in Lombardian region of Italy
-> Blogger tourist in Italy at Navigli in Milan

Blogger tourist in Milan in Lombardian region of Italy

RennyBA — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:41:44 +0000

Milan is the capital of Lombardia and best known as an economic and financial center. It’s the richest and most populous region of Italy and also the second largest in the country. Founded by the population of the Insubri in the 6th century BC, its original name was Medhelan, which means centre of perfection, then changed into Mediolanum and finally Milano. To me it’s a city full of charm, where the ancient and the modern perfectly coexist as you may say it also has a fair share of cultural and architectural attractions like Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Scala, Sforzesco Castle and many more.
I was in Milan last weekend when attending CEPIS Council Meeting and having my wife along, we had some time for exploring some of these attractions too. As always I love to share and suggest – to set the mood – that we start with Duomo di Milano, the magnificent Gothic Cathedral:

The Piazza del Duomo:
In 1859, when the cathedral was close to completion after a construction period of almost 500 years, the city of Milan decided it was time to create a large square at the foot of the cathedral. It launched a competition for the design which attracted 176 participants. The Italian architect Giuseppe Mengoni was selected as the winner.

He designed a wide open square flanked by grand buildings to offset the dominance of the enormous Duomo. At the same time he also designed a monumental glass-covered arcade (top right pic in the collage) to connect the new square with the just completed Piazza della Scala: the square in front of Milan’s most famous theatre; the Teatro alla Scala.

Castello Sforzesco:
The Sforzesco Castle is one of Milan’s most important monuments. It long served as a symbol of power for local and foreign rulers. At the start of the early 20th century the castle was saved from demolition and now houses a number of civic museums.

In 1358 Galeazzo Il Visconti, the first duke of Milan, ordered the construction of a fortress. Completed in 1368, it had a basic layout with four walls, each 180 meters long (591 ft) and a square tower at each corner. His successors Gian Galeazzo and Filippo Maria expanded the fortress and converted it into a palatial residence. After Filippo Maria Visconti died without leaving an heir in 1447; the Milanese people proclaimed the Ambrosian Republic and razed the castle – seen as a symbol of the Visconti – to the ground.

World Wide Exhibition of 2015:
Due to its strong international and economic nature, Milan will be hosting the Expo 2015, a very important international event taking place every some years in the most important world capitals.
It’s already visible in the city (see tower in the left pic) and I told you the city is where the ancient and the modern perfectly coexist. A typical example is Piazza Mercanti, a picturesque square, just a stone’s throw away from the Duomo. During the Middle Age, this was the commercial and governmental center of Milan. Today it is not as hectic anymore though the intimate pedestrian square does seem to throw you back to the Middle Ages thanks to its historic architecture. I don’t have a photo of the Piazza, but Via Mercanti might give you an idea:

Navigli – Milan’s Venice:
I’ll end this little taste of what Milan has to offer with another Must Visit in Milan. You see, situated in a favorable area in north Italy, in the past Milan has been a city of waters, thanks to its numerous canals called Navigli, the majority of which is now covered. But if you walk along the banks of the few still open, in the area of Porta Ticinese, you will have the feeling of a little Venice. We had a guided tour there, full of impressions and photos – so much so I’ve made a whole post of it – to be seen here: Blogger tourist in Italy at Navigli in Milan.

So this is my second post from our stay in Milan, but stay tuned – there is one more to go as we had a gourmet adventure in a local restaurant with the Lombardian regional specialties!

Blogger tourist in Italy at Navigli in Milan

RennyBA — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:43:59 +0000

Milan in the Lombardian region of Italy was once a city of waters and in the past just as rich of canals as Venice. The majority of these canals are drained or covered today, while a few are left untouched and visible – mainly in the area of Porta Ticinese, where the two great Navigli start: the Great Naviglio and the Naviglio Pavese.
In its heyday, the canals formed a 150km long network that connected the city with the rivers and lakes in the region. The canals were used for irrigation; they provided the city with water and were ideal to transport people and goods to and from remote areas as far as the Alps and even the sea, reached via the river Po. The marble used for the construction of the Duomo was transported via these waterways from the Lago Maggiore near the Alps to the centre of the city.
I was there while attending CEPIS Council Meeting and our host AICA invited us to a walk and boat trip on this historical ground. I gladly take you along and let’s start with a collage to set the mood:

Two long streets run along the Navigli and walking along the banks of the Navigli is certainly worth it, the visitor has the feeling of walking down the streets of Venice.

A bit of history:
Construction of the oldest canal – the Ticinello – started in 1179, quickly succeeded by a number of other canals. A series of locks were built to overcome the differences in elevation which at the time posed a serious technical challenge. It is said that Ludovico di Moro, Duke of Milan at the end of the 15th century requested the help of Leonardo da Vinci to design an innovative system of locks.
Thanks to this network of canals, Milan had one of the country’s largest inland ports, despite the absence of a main river. The canals were so much part of the urban fabric that some areas of the city resembled Venetian neighbourhoods. With the growing importance of road transportation, traffic on the canals dwindled quickly and many were filled in during late 19th and early 20th century until the activity came to a complete standstill in 1979.

Naviglio Grande:
The most interesting of the few remaining canals is where we were: the Naviglio Grande. Here you’ll find iron pedestrian bridges, a small church – the Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio – and the picturesque Vicolo dei Lavandai. Here women washed their family’s clothes with water from the canal. Many women also took in laundry as a business while there husband worked mostly as sailors or fisherman and together they supported their families. The mostly pedestrian-friendly streets along the canal were once tow-paths, from which horses and oxen towed the barges. Again a collage to sum up:

A boat trip along the canal:
While on the boat trip, I took the chance of filming with my mobile phone and if pictures say more than a thousand words, what do you think of this : -)

My wife and I had a four days stay in Milan when I took the advantage of combining business with pleasure. This town has of course much more to offer and we have more to share. So stay tuned for a historical roundtrip as well as a gourmet adventure in a local restaurant with the Lombardian regional specialties!

Norway faces down terror with love care and roses

RennyBA — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:26:46 +0000

Norwegians flocked to public squares across the country Thursday and lifted their voices in song. Inspired by a Facebook-organized protest tens of thousands gathered with the goal of facing down terror with the power of music.
Our target: the far-right fanatic terrorist from July 22 last year, now on trial for the bombing and shooting rampage that killed 77 people. Our weapon: A children’s tune that the terrorist claims has been used to brainwash the country’s youth into supporting immigration.

In downtown Oslo alone, some 40 000 people chimed in as the Norwegian artist Lillebjørn Nilsen played the song “Children of the Rainbow” – a Norwegian version of American folk music singer Pete Seeger’s “My Rainbow Race”. Seeger and his music have been central in a myriad of social justice causes from civil rights to the environment. He sang out against the Vietnam War and more recently joined the Occupy Wall Street protest in Manhattan.

I was at this public square in Oslo called Youngstorget and it was a heart touching moment where people did everything from crying to laughing in the strong shared feeling of how great it was to fight terror with love, care, roses and a song:

We sang the Norwegian lyrics by Nilsen:
“A sky full of stars, blue sea as far as you can see – an earth where flowers grow, can you wish for more?
Together shall we live, every sister, brother, you and me – Young children of the rainbow, a fertile land and seashore”

The direct reason for singing that song was that in testimony last week, the terrorist mentioned the tune as an example of how he believes “cultural Marxists” have infiltrated Norwegian schools and weakened its society. We, the people of Norway wanted to prove him wrong and “take back the song where it belongs!” I do hope you get an idea of the magical, non violent way it was done in this mixed vid I’ve made:

Defiant sing-alongs of “Children of the Rainbow” were staged in Oslo and other major Norwegian cities, while in court survivors of the terrorist’s attacks gave tearful testimony in the ninth day of the trial.

“I care about the people who died and whose family members died. This march is about them and about our Norway, not his (terrorist’s) Norway,” said Peter Solberg, a 46-year-old office worker who survived the bombing in Oslo.
Eskil Pedersen, the head of the Labor Party’s youth wing, told this umbrella-decked crowd in Oslo (to be seen in the photos above) that this song held special significance for his group. “We aren’t here because of him, but because of each other,” he said.

And later, the crowd marched to the Oslo courthouse, where we laid a carpet of roses on the steps and the fence. Shocked by the terrorist’s lack of remorse for his massacre, Norwegians by and large have decided the best way to confront him is by demonstrating our commitment to everything he loathes. Instead of raging against the gunman, we want to manifest our support for tolerance and democracy.

Since he has admitted to the attacks, the terrorist’s mental state is the key issue for the trial to resolve. If found guilty and sane, he would face 21 years in prison, although he can be held longer if deemed a danger to society. If declared insane, he would be committed to compulsory psychiatric care.

I was at the courthouse the other day, trying to capture the flower power statement with my camera. So if a photo says more than a thousand word, I just say:

I will like to end this post with a quote that sums up the Norwegian attitude and how we like to deal with this tragedy. It was said by one of the survivors of the massacre: “If one man can show so much hate, think how much love we can show together”.
The tragedy of the 22 of July, 2011 affected all the people of Norway. However at times like this when I see all people joining together to show that we will not answer hate with hate and violence with violence, I feel happy to be Norwegian.

Feel More at Home on Our Amazing Norway

RennyBA — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:03:09 +0000

A magazine providing expats with everything they need to know about living in Norway and making it a true home. This publication includes extensive information about the country’s most interesting cities, Norwegian news, local cuisine, health and happiness, socializing and making Norwegian friends, a beautiful photographic tour, adjusting to a new way of life, a cultural overview, and a multitude of local business, restaurant and service listings.
Blogging about Norway, our culture, history, and traditions, I’ve met a lot of Expats in the Blogsphere and in recent years in real life. A lot of questions have been asked through comments in my posts, in mail or in person and I have tried the best to give a relevant answer. As a local, it’s often difficult to explain what is obvious or what is difficult to understand, when you are born into your homeland. So when I got this magazine from a blog friend, Kristie at Culture Shock, I just had to share it with you! The premier issue is really an interesting read, whether you are a local, an expat or just simply want to know more about Norway and how it is to live here. Let me give you some examples:

Facts and figures:
In total, the immigrants and their Norwegian-born children constitute more than 550 000 persons, or more than 11 % of the whole population at the beginning of 2010 plus an estimated 69,000 working immigrants that are staying for less than six months. Statistics Norway’s projection of immigrants shows that the number of immigrants is expected to increase sharply in the coming years, from 550 000 today to between 1 and 1.8 million in 2060.

Some may wonder what actually an Expat is. You’ll find an answer on even that in this magazine: “One who have taken up residency in a foreign country” or “Residing in a foreign country – expatriated”

Interesting read in the premier issue:
Here are some example of subjects:
* The Kingdom of Norway: About the Royal House of Norway, facts and figures and nice to know in a nutshell.
* Norway at a glance: A small peek at some of the most interesting cities.
* 5 Norwegian foods You Must Try!
* You’re hired! Everything you need to know about getting a job in Norway
* Where to meet locals?
* Education – the gateway to your dreams
* and plenty of more interesting stuff as well as wonderful photos!

Get it for free:
People who are new in Norway, are looking to immigrate to Norway, and especially those who already live in Norway can request a free copy of the premier issue of Our Amazing Norway by visiting www.OurAmazingNorway.com. IOS apps for the iPad and iPhone are also available in App Store!

Easter Bunny Egg Hunt live on NRK TV

RennyBA — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:16:14 +0000

Our family tradition, the outdoors Easter Egg Hunt in Norway, is becoming popular and this week I was invited by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) to present the story live on TV. They have a project called “Post Card 2012 – the Song about Norway”, and invite all to send a photo and the story behind it. These are to inspire famous Norwegian song writers to make a song based on the photo theme.
It was quite a surprise when NRK’s project manager Elisabeth Strand Mølster, called and asked if I could participate live on TV to present my contribution. They wanted a good example of what they were looking for when doing a promo of the project on their Wednesday evening talk show. Flattered and pretty excited, I said yes, since it was a great opportunity to have this tradition of our family captured in a song! My contributed photo was of course this one:

The Easter Bunny Egg Hunt:
My story following the photo I uploaded on their web site, translated from Norwegian, goes like this:
We have done this since I was a little boy: Easter Sunday, in the woods, whatever the weather! It has never been out of duty but out of pure, childlike joy and expectations because we knew that the Easter hare had been there – and laid its eggs. It is a well-kept family secret how it happens and as true and sure as Santa comes on Christmas Eve.
When we had gone some distance into the woods, my father went a bit ahead of us to find a nice place to picnic and lit a bonfire – we were going to cook sausages on a stick. So we ran for the smell of fire and my dad told that he had heard the hare fumbling in the woods and we saw traces of it too! This was a magical moment, like a fairy tale, when we all could run around in the woods and find our egg. I always recognize mine since I’ve had it for at least 50 years!

RennyBA’s Terella live on TV:
This is actually not the first time I’ve been live on TV, due to being active in Social Media. Four years ago my blog was ranked 3 at The Weblog Award as European Best Blog. It started with a paragraph in the largest online newspaper and continued with an interview on the radio, before I was invited to TV2′s live program “Good Morning Norway”. The photo above is from a sequence in that program and you may read all about the Award and the press activity at that time in my blog post: Third place on Weblog Awards.
It was fun then, and it was fun last week too, to do what I like best: sharing about Norway, our history, culture and traditions – illustrated by what happens in my daily life. Last time I did not record the TV show, but have learned and did it this time: Combined with some photos and detail information, I’ve made a video of my participation live at NRK TV – turn up your speakers, sit back, click and enjoy:

Hope you enjoyed my 15 minutes of fame. Maybe someday you will hear a song about our Easter Bunny Egg Hunt? I’ll keep you posted of course!

Hunting Easter Bunny Eggs outdoors in Norway

RennyBA — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:04:52 +0000

The history of Easter Egg Hunting is linked to Pagan traditions, has nothing to do with Christianity, but is a beloved event for kids everywhere. In my family it’s for kids of all ages as we’ve done it since I a little boy and still do it – outdoors of course – so it’s also a way to greeting the spring, when winter is retiring and nature is coming out of hibernation. Spring means new life, and in Norway of course literary to be seen when the snow and ice are melting. There you also have the connection to rabbits or hare which have long been a symbol of spring and fertility. Since there will be no Easter Egg Hunt without the Bunny, we must first look at why rabbits are associated with Easter: Known for their prolific procreating, they were the sacred animal of the Saxon goddess of spring and fertility.
Before I reveal how a rabbit laid an egg, let me show and tell you how we do the outdoors hunting in my family. Since we do this every year and I have posted about it before of course, I have plenty of photos from this adventure, and here I’ve put them together to give you an overview:

Outdoor recreation goes with my family – especially in weekends and holidays. At Easter every year, the feeling of anticipation and excitement takes me down the memory lane. You may say I’m a bit childish, but I’m just fine with that and it’s important to get in the right spirit – and of course: you have to love being outdoors – sometimes the snow hasn’t even melted yet and then it’s even more cozy to lite the bonfire and grill hotdogs on a stick:

Beside the thrill of the Easter egg hunt, this is also about enjoying spring – outdoors – after a dark and cold season. Since settlement of mankind in Norway, thousands of years back, we take advantage of, are celebrating and enjoying the feeling of spring – a significant change in seasons – and therefore an important part of our rituals and habits.
I also once made a movee or a vid about this adventure – be inspired:

The Easter Bunny legend, I’ve heard, started long ago in Germany with an egg-laying hare named “Osterhase”. German children made nests and left them outside for the hare to lay her eggs in. So in America, it was German immigrants who brought their Osterhase tradition to Pennsylvania in the 1700s. The festivity soon spread across the nation, and baskets replaced nests. Eventually, the game evolved into a treasure hunt, and the prizes expanded from just hard-boiled eggs to include chocolate, candy, toys and coins. In many families, the Easter Bunny leaves a basket filled with gifts, while in Norway we have large hallow eggs filled with treats instead.

We are soon on our way to my home town to meet my parents and sisters family for this adventurous tradition. When I post this in advance again this year, it is to give you all the chance to have fun the same way. Have you tried? Or would you like too? If so, here are some of my posts from earlier years:

* Traditional Easter Bunny Egg hunt in Norwegian woods
* Spring Equinox and an Easter Egg hunt
* Hunting Easter Bunny Eggs in snow
* Easter Bunny Eggs Hunt in Norwegian Woods

Rain A tribute to the Beatles in Oslo Norway

RennyBA — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:04:24 +0000

Picture yourself on a concert with Beatles – Rain made it easy to do in Oslo, Norway with a Beatles tribute at “Folketeateret”: A two-hour look back to pop music’s most shining pearls! My dear wife bought tickets a long time ago, but kept it a secret by only inviting me to a “spring date”. It became another quality time on a journey into my youth when Peace & Love was everyone’s mantra.
As the Beatles stopped touring early in 1966, Rain has been a welcome phenomenon that has filled the huge void left by the Beatles in the music world and its concert halls – and they do it in a way that would even have impressed the Beatles themselves. Their tribute show ran on Broadway with tremendous success, and the reception in Oslo has been remarkable. No wonder as it took me down the memory (or should I say Penny…) Lane in a way I would never know was possible. Sitting in the front row, I used my mobile phone to capture the moments so I can share with you:

Imagine all the people (at a Beatles concert) – it’s easy if you try : -)

The show is also a visual pleasure. The band changed costumes at least as frequently as their heroes, in addition to several large screens that replayed historical record of The Beatles in the 60s. The screen on the stage behind them supported the themes and brought us in the mood of different Beatles periods according to the preformed music and albums. It even captures the ecstatic mood of the audience while we cheered and sang along:

They are all extremely talented musicians, and have studied every song for over three decades, every note, and every nuance of the Beatles’ songs were performed in a way that the legendary quartet would have loved.

The result is that they have taken the songs to a new level, and will perform several of the most sophisticated songs that the Beatles did not even do live. RAIN today has over 200 Beatles songs in its repertoire.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band:
To me it really took off when they sat the scene for Stg. Pepper: the stage setting, the lights, the mood, the atmosphere and also their costumes changed accordingly. I was immediately sent back to June 1967 when I was 15 and felt like a rebelian child singing along to “Lucy in the Sky with Daimonds”. I so much remember the fight I had with my parents to let my hair grow even a bit over my ears – not to meantion playing the music at the top on my portable record player : -) A also vaugely remember the crush I had with a girl at that time… it all swirled in my head – like a fairy tale – as I experienced an intoxicating feeling of time from my youth in the previous millennium . I do hope this photo from the concert can give you a clue : -)

Best of all was to share this experience with my loving wife who surprised me with this Magical Mystery Tour of a spring date. Being together doubled the experience and tippled the fun ; -)

Hot air balloon and civil aviation in Norway

RennyBA — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:03:39 +0000

The oldest successful human-carrying flight technology is the hot air balloon and the first Norwegian to fly a balloon was Ole Hegre in 1879. However on November 21, 1783, in Paris, France, the first undeterred manned flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d’Arlandes in a balloon created on December 14, 1782 by the Montgolfier brothers. Hot air balloons that can be propelled through the air rather than just being pushed along by the wind are known as airships or, more specifically, thermal airships.
Some may wonder why I am posting about hot air balloons now: Well, after all, this blog is about my daily life and while we were at my parent’s to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary last weekend we had a surprising sight right outside of the window:

Balloon in my hometown Porsgrunn:

I thought it was cool and ran out with my mobile phone to capture the moment to share with you:

From an article in the local newspaper: Friends from a neighboring town took this southward bound air trip when the wind came a few extra knots from the east – the balloon was heading for a landfill – however the experienced balloon operator re-navigated to make a landing in more secure surroundings. Although it looks like the big balloon loses air, everything went as it should. “It was a soft landing and we have no holes in the balloon, just lots of fresh air in the lungs, they said” : -)

Timeline of civil aviation Norway:
November 1870: The two French balloon aviators Paul Valery Roliér and Leonard Jules François Bezier arrived after a 15-hour flight from Paris at a mountain in Telemark. They had departed from Paris the day before for what was to be a simple flight out of the besieged city. Their trip would fly them 1,300 km away from Paris. They bailed out at Telemark , while the balloon was taken by the wind all the way to Oslo where they were given a hero’s welcome. The basket of the balloon now hangs in the Norwegian Technical Museum in Oslo.
1879: The Norwegian Ole Hegre made a flight with Montegolfier hot air balloon during the World Exhibition in Paris. Like I mentioned earlier: he thus became the first registered Norwegian to have made a flight.

I have of course seen hot air balloons before, but I admit I have never seen one landing at breakfast time in our neighborhood before. Thankfully the people of Porsgrunn are friendly and always happy to help a neighbor out of a pinch, even when they come in a basket *LoL*

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Edvard Munch Modern Eye in Paris Frankfurt and London

RennyBA — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:52:15 +0000

The travelling Edvard Munch exhibition “The Modern Eye” started in Paris Centre Pompidou and focuses on The Norwegian painter’s later works and his relationship to his contemporary era. His personal experiences and the introverted workings of his mind have always attracted attention, but here the spotlight is on his inquisitive participation in his social affairs and a modern visual culture.
The exhibition is stringently organized in distinct sections. In the first section some of his major works from the 1890′s are presented. In the next one will find later versions of the same motifs in Munch’s radical artistic idiom.

Claudie and Renny at Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream”.

The Oslo Blog Gathering to Munch Museum:
OsloBG 2010 was a chance to Visit Oslo, the capital of Norway, to explore the city and Norway’s history, culture and traditions! Among a lot of options, I was pleased to take our special blog friend Claudie from France to the Munch Museum. The artists masterpiece and most known work was of course a must see : -)

Her Majesty Queen Sonja travels to France:
Her Majesty Queen Sonja was honourable guest at the premiere of the Munch exhibition L’oeil moderne” at the Pompidou Center in Paris. “The Modern Eye” presents a variety of formats through which Munch expressed himself.

Munch arrived in Paris in 1885 and developed his graphic expression here as a student of the French painter Leon Bonnat. In this exhibit, drawings, graphics, sculptures and film contribute to a very special presentation of Munch’s art and his modern look.

Munch’s ‘The Scream’ is the defining image of modernity, and one of the most important works of art in private hands. One of four versions of “The Scream” was sold by Sotheby’s auction house in New York this spring for about $80 million.

The exhibition was displayed in Pompidou Centre from September 2011 to January 2012. Now it’s at Schirn Kunsthalle in Frankfurt and will also be at Tate Modern in London from 28 June to 14 October 2012. If you have the chance to see this exhibit while it is on tour I would say, Carpe Diem : -). Don’t let the chance pass you by!