Spotlight on Van Gogh
The life, works, and legacy of the troubled art genius - perhaps the most influential painter in Western art history
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Who was Vincent van Gogh?
Uncover his life, his inspirations, and struggles
What was he inspired by?
Peasant paintings and Japanese prints
"We can't study Japanese art without becoming more cheerful, and it makes us return to nature."Vincent van Gogh
Who did he hang out with?
His allies, lovers, and travels
"Gauguin and I talk a lot - it's electric. We sometimes emerge like a run-down battery."Vincent to Theo van Gogh
And why DID he cut off his ear?
The tension mounts
5 paintings to zoom into
Dive into HD masterpieces
Play with a Van Gogh
Solve a picturesque puzzle
The myths behind a masterpiece
An Art Zoom episode on The Starry Night
"I didn’t know that one could break one’s brain and that afterwards that got better too."Vincent to his brother Theo, 1889
Dive into his dark phase
Early works that dabbled with darkness
Take a trip to the museum...
...And go for a stroll inside
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Games and puzzles
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Vincent van Gogh
MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
Vincent van Gogh
MoMA The Museum of Modern Art