PoMo Opens in Trondheim 2025 with Edvard Munch and International Art in Focus

Trøndelag Center for Contemporary Art welcomes the news and looks forward to how this will bolster the city’s reputation as a global destination for art.

“We are delighted that Trondheim will have a new art museum that not only showcases works by world-renowned artists but also houses a permanent collection of Edvard Munch’s art,” says Carl Martin Rosenkilde Faurby, Director of Trøndelag Center for Contemporary Art. “This is a major step forward for Trondheim as an art city, and we look forward to the synergies it will create with existing art institutions, as well as the increased number of visitors it will attract nationally and internationally.”

Munch’s “The Scream” Becomes a Permanent Attraction

PoMo, short for “Posten Moderne Art Museum,” is being established in the iconic Postgården building, located next to Nye Hjorten Teater and Britannia Hotel. It will serve as the heart of a new cultural district aimed at strengthening Trondheim as an international art and culture magnet.

In an interview by Annemona Grann, published in Adresseavisen on December 5, 2024, Ole Robert Reitan and Monica Reitan share their vision for PoMo as a cultural landmark that bridges past and future by preserving historical architecture while presenting exceptional modern art.

The permanent Munch collection, owned by Ole Robert Reitan, comprises 55 works, including rare and valuable hand-colored lithographs. Highlights include the iconic The Scream and Madonna. According to art expert Peder Lund, this collection ranks among the finest Munch collections outside of the Munch Museum in Oslo.

As part of the museum’s permanent exhibition, a dedicated Munch Room will display 15 selected works. Monica Tønnesen Reitan, Chair of PoMo, expresses the hope that Munch’s art will inspire both locals and visiting audiences, fostering a deeper appreciation and joy for Norwegian art history.

Trondheim as an International Art Destination

The founders of PoMo liken the project’s potential impact to the “Bilbao effect,” where a single cultural landmark transforms a city into a global destination. Reitan and his team have already acquired iconic works by artists such as Simone Leigh, Katharina Fritsch, Louise Bourgeois, Anne Imhof, Franz West, Cui Jie, and Ugo Rondinone. International media outlets like Le Figaro and Financial Times are set to cover the opening exhibition.

Trøndelag Center for Contemporary Art sees this as a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the entire art community in the city. “This new museum will not only be an attraction in itself but also enhance interest and pride in Trondheim’s art scene. We look forward to the next chapter for Trondheim as an art city.”