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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

The popular tale goes that Van Gogh died in obscurity. It's not completely accurate.

30/03/2023

Culture news

World Piano Day: Celebrating the beauty of pianos through paintings

For World Piano Day, we've curated a stunning collection of some of the most iconic paintings featuring the beloved instrument.

29/03/2023

Art

Climate activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting in Rome

A painting by the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh on exhibition in Rome is the latest masterpiece targeted by climate activists

04/11/2022

Italy

Vincent Van Gogh exhibit celebrates life of Dutch artist

Vincent Van Gogh’s famous self-portrait is on display outside of the Netherlands for the first time since it was restored two years ago.

08/10/2022

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Van Gogh exhibition in 8K opens in Rio

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro hosts a new 8K-resolution version of "Van Gogh Live.

28/07/2022

Culture news

LEGO unveils a mesmerising tribute to Van Gogh's Starry Night

The 2,316-piece set recreates the Dutch impressionist's masterwork, a depiction of the twinkling celestial bodies over a slumbering French town.

19/05/2022

Netherlands

Man jailed for stealing Van Gogh and Hals paintings from Dutch museums

The court described him as an 'incorrigible and calculating criminal.'

24/09/2021

France

Unseen Van Gogh goes on display before Sotheby's auction in March

The work depicts a rarely seen view of Paris in the nineteenth century. 'Scène de rue à Montmartre' shows how the busy suburb used to be a rural, tranquil place.

25/02/2021

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Toronto art fans attend drive-in for socially distant Van Gogh exhibit

The Toronto show features a similar, digital concept: works by the Dutch painter are projected in high definition on walls and floors.

05/07/2020

France

Revolver allegedly used by Van Gogh to kill himself sold at auction

A revolver believed to have been used by Dutch painter Van Gogh to kill himself was sold at an auction on Wednesday.

19/06/2019

France

Gun that Van Gogh 'shot himself with' set to be sold at auction

Dubbed “the most famous weapon in art history”, the Lefaucheux revolver is estimated to be worth between €40,000 and €60,000.

03/04/2019

Living

Hockney — Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature

A new exhibition in Amsterdam shows the deep connection the two renowned painters have to nature.

01/03/2019

France

Watch: Visitors immerse themselves in the world of Van Gogh at gallery

"Everyone comes with their own feeling so some people like to lie down, some children like to run near the images."

21/02/2019

Cult

Brussels: Van Gogh - The Immersive Experience

The Dutch master's artwork is brought to life through 3D technology at an exhibition at the Palais de la Bourse

11/10/2018

Living

Top art exhibitions to visit this season

Our selection of the most awaited art shows to catch this Autumn in Europe.

05/09/2018

Italy

Biopic looks at Van Gogh's creative process

Biopic looks at Van Gogh's creative process

04/09/2018

France

An early painting by Vincent Van Gogh has sold for more than € 7m

The "Women Mending Nets in the Dunes" was bought by an American collector. A bidding war pushed the price above its estimate of € 3m-€ 5m

05/06/2018

Cult

Exhibition brings Van Gogh to life

There are paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, but this is no ordinary exhibition. Visitors to Van Gogh Alive in Athens are surrounded by a symphony of light, colour and sound.

07/11/2017

Cult

'Loving Vincent' brings Van Gogh's art alive

'Loving Vincent' brings Van Gogh's art alive

10/10/2017

Cult

'Sunflowers' reunited: Van Gogh works get virtual reality treatment

A virtual exhibition and Facebook Live link-up have given global art lovers a fresh look at the artist's 'Sunflowers' series

16/08/2017