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Edvard Munch National Gallery, Oslo, Norway

The Scream

A distressing image of a figure screaming against a blood-red sky landscape.

Note about the author:
Munch was a Norwegian symbolist painter, precursor of expressionism.

Period1893
Dimensions91 x 73.5 cm
MaterialsOil, tempera and pastel on cardboard
TechniquesQuick brushstrokes, contrasting colors
The Scream

The Sound of Emotion

Edvard Munch’s The Scream is a universal symbol of human emotion — anxiety, fear, surprise, or even excitement.

In this challenge, reinterpret the iconic moment of the scream in your own style. You can recreate the character, the emotion, or the atmosphere using any medium you prefer.

You might turn the scream into humor, modern stress, digital overload, or even joy.

Your mission: capture a powerful emotion and make it visually unforgettable.

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    Challenge period

    From 01 December 2026 to 31 December 2026

  • Prize.1

    To be defined!

  • Prize.2

    To be defined!

  • Prize.3

    To be defined!

After the challenge ends, we’ll notify winners via email and publish them here.

We’re getting everything ready. Read the brief, sketch your idea, and come back when submissions open.

Submissions open on
December 1, 2026