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Tourist breaks $50,000 Van Gogh Swarovski Crystals Chair at Italian Museum

In April, a couple of Tourists visiting Palazzo Maffei in Verona, Italy, destroyed an art piece by attempting to sit on it to take a picture. The Art installation valued at $50K, known as the ‘Van Gogh’ Chair, was built by the Italian artist Nicola Bolla and is bejewelled with thousands of shimmering Swarovski crystals […]

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Pope Leo XIV Talks About Van Gogh’s “The Sower at Sunset” in His First General Audience

Pope Leo XIV’s Sermon Talks About van Gogh’s The Sower at Sunset In the pantheon of Vincent van Gogh’s expressive landscapes, The Sower at Sunset (1888) stands as a radiant fusion of form, faith, and feeling. While often categorised under the Post-Impressionist umbrella, this particular painting has re-entered cultural consciousness in a new light, quite

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National Gallery’s van Gogh Show to Remain Open Overnight for Its Final Weekend

van Gogh's Sunflowers with the word Van Gogh Poets & Lovers

National Gallery to Open for 24 Hours London’s National Gallery’s show, “Poets and Lovers,” is ending next week. The museum offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the experience to meet the demand, thanks to the unexpected announcement of extended nighttime hours next weekend. The exhibition has already been viewed by over 280,000 visitors,

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Van Gogh Museum Declares Three Previously Authenticated Paintings to be Forgeries

Three paintings once believed to be works of van Gogh’s that had been held in private collections were recently determined fake by the Van Gogh Museum. One of these calls a painting of a peasant woman that commanded almost $1 million at Christie’s in 2011, even though the Amsterdam museum says it had authenticated the

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Legal Troubles Plague Van Gogh-inspired Café in Arles: Closure Looms Over Famed Recreation

Recreating Van Gogh’s Legacy In the heart of the historic centre of Arles, a café meticulously crafted to resemble the bistro immortalised by Vincent Van Gogh in his iconic paintings has been at the centre of legal turmoil since July 2023. Drawing inspiration from Van Gogh’s renowned works such as “Café Terrace at Night” and

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New Gecko Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu Named Van Gogh’s Starry Dwarf Gecko

In a recent discovery, a team of researchers has identified a new species of gecko in Tamil Nadu, India. Named the Van Gogh’s Starry dwarf gecko, this elusive reptile adds to the rich biodiversity of the region. Habitat and Behaviour The Van Gogh’s Starry dwarf gecko is known to inhabit rocky terrain, often found perched

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Dispelling Myths About Vincent Van Gogh in Julian Schnabel’s “At Eternity’s Gate

Renowned artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel’s venture into cinema, “At Eternity’s Gate,” offers a fresh perspective on the life and art of Vincent van Gogh. Departing from traditional biopic narratives, Schnabel’s film challenges long-held misconceptions about the iconic painter, aiming to provide a more nuanced understanding of his genius and struggles. In a candid conversation

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Van Gogh Exhibition Shatters Attendance Records with Immersive Experience at Musée d’Orsay

In a triumph for art enthusiasts and historians alike, the Musée d’Orsay celebrates a historic milestone with the conclusion of its landmark exhibition, “Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise.” The museum proudly announced that the exhibition, which delved into the final months of the renowned painter’s life, attracted an astounding 793,556 visitors. Setting a New Standard Described

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Did Van Gogh’s ‘Woman Sewing’ Borrow More Than Threads? Estimated at up to £3m

Within the world of Van Gogh’s creative oeuvre, an upcoming masterwork is in the spotlight: “Woman Sewing,” an enthralling watercolour and gouache painting that will be the focus of Christie’s London auction on March 7. Written by Martin Bailey for his weekly blog, “Adventures with Van Gogh,” the piece explores the complexities of this work

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Celebrating Artistic Brilliance through 11 Vincent Van Gogh’s Most Famous Artworks

Who isn’t familiar with the post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh? His story is tragic yet inspirational. He battled depression, got committed to an asylum, and even cut off his own ear (the dread!). During his short life, he made more than 2100 paintings, most of them made during 1889 – 1890, before he died from

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