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Originally Posted by Lee3
"Olsen said he was earmarking the funds for a museum near Munch’s former home and studio that would focus on Munch and local Norwegian artists, a project that is scheduled to open next year, the 150th anniversary of Munch’s birth."
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If this is the case then good for him. This is what I read in Doug's original post:
Proceeds from the sale will go for the establishment of a new museum, art center and hotel in Hvitsten, Norway, where Olsen's father and Munch were neighbors.
Yes, 100+ million is a lot of money any way you look at it. I imagine growing up with something like that on the wall could make quite a dreamer out of someone. I like your optimistic way of looking at the gist of the sale. I on the other hand see visions of "Scream" bobble-heads, mouse pads and car air-fresheners in the gift shop. I hope I'm wrong...