A concise monograph on Norwegian contemporary artist Bjarne Melgaard, whose provocative work explores themes like homoeroticism, addiction, and AIDS. Since the mid-1990s, Melgaard has developed a raw, neo-expressionist style marked by “organized chaos,” urgent brushwork, and layered, narrative-driven compositions. Spanning his full career, this book highlights his influences—from Munch to Nolde—and his ability to channel the tension of the creative moment. Bold, frenetic, and boundary-pushing, Melgaard’s work offers a vivid look into subcultures and the edges of societal acceptance.Oct 2016