Art is so powerful that there are just some exhibitions that wheedle their way into our brains and live there rent free. Here are some stunning exhibitions that we really really miss from 2023.

Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth

at The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Ma

You know Edvard Munch for The Scream. It’s his most iconic work and it’s been turned into everything, from mugs to memes to inflatable dolls (that’s how you know you’ve made it). Traveling to the idyllic Berkshires in fall 2023, I had no idea that Munch’s work would captivate me. His bold landscapes make the scream feel muted in comparison.

If your summer travels happen to bring you to Oslo, Norway you can check out this exhibition at Munchmuseet until August 25, 2024.

The Museum of Broken Relationships

at the Museo del Objecto in Mexico City, Mexico

Going into this small museum in Roma Norte, I didn’t have a clue that I was about to embark on an emotional rollercoaster. Alongside their permanent collection (which is very much worth seeing) was one of the most beautiful exhibitions I’ve seen in recent memory. The Museum of Broken Relationships dares you to not read every story and it’s only inevitable that you will cry!

Instead of trying to read through my blurry, hastily snapped, tear-stained pics, The Museum of Broken Relationships has an official site and a permanent location in Zagreb, Croatia. The Site tells some of its most iconic stories, and you can even donate your own objects and spill your messiest relationship stories!

Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian Underworlds

at Asia Society Museum in New York, NY

A hidden gem just around the corner from The Frick, Asia Society Museum was founded in 1956 and is the headquarters for its many locations around the globe. Each exhibition ASM puts on comprises all three floors of the gallery space. Comparative Hell dove deep into the concept of hell for several religious traditions including, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Hinduism. Both the modern works, like Ang Sherpa’s piece depicting two figures in gas masks referencing the climate crisis, to the classical works like Kawanabe Kyōsai’s The Face of Jizô When Making the Loan feature bright colors and a plethora of characters. Unfortunately, Comparative Hell is not touring at the moment, but we can always hope!