Oles Can. Oles Will.
Scientists visited St. Olaf to test a painting long-rumored to be a work by famed Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The results are in — and they are compelling.
"These findings really open the door for the next steps." - Flaten Art Museum Director Jane Becker Nelson '04
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Oles don’t all look alike or think alike, but what they do share is an enthusiasm. An optimism. A work ethic driven by the knowledge that anything is possible, the answer to every problem is yes, that what’s broken needs fixing, what’s working can be improved. Oles think harder, dive deeper.